2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Hobart (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 6 Hobart private schools ranges from $6,500 to $25,760, median $24,060. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Hobart private school fees, by band
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
3 schools — e.g. The Friends' School, Fahan School, The Hutchins School
Catholic systemic · Under $10,000
3 schools — e.g. Calvin Christian School, St Mary's College Hobart, Guilford Young College
Every Hobart private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friends' SchoolNorth Hobart | Quaker | $25,760 | $24,040 | Yes |
| Fahan SchoolSandy Bay | Independent (Non-denominational Christian ethos) | $25,000 | $22,840 | Day only |
| The Hutchins SchoolSandy Bay | Anglican | $24,060 | $23,800 | $27,720/yr |
| Calvin Christian SchoolKingston | Christian | $7,467 | $7,044 | Day only |
| St Mary's College HobartHobart CBD | Catholic (Presentation Sisters) | $6,690 | $6,955 | Day only |
| Guilford Young CollegeGlenorchy | Catholic | $6,500 | — | Day only |
Year 12 tuition from each school's published 2026 fee schedule (linked on its profile). Year 7 shown where published; otherwise projected fees are on the calculator. Excludes levies, uniforms, camps + boarding unless shown. Verified 4 June 2026.
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Common questions
Hobart private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Hobart in 2026?
Across the 6 Hobart private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $6,500 to $25,760 per year, with a median of $24,060 and an average of $15,913. Junior-year fees are typically 30–40% lower than Year 12. Add a further 8–15% for levies (technology, building fund, camps, uniforms).
What is the cheapest private school in Hobart?
The most affordable Hobart private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Guilford Young College ($6,500), St Mary's College Hobart ($6,690), Calvin Christian School ($7,467), The Hutchins School ($24,060), Fahan School ($25,000). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Hobart.
Which Hobart private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Hobart for 2026 is The Friends' School at $25,760, followed by Fahan School and The Hutchins School. Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Hobart private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 2 of these Hobart schools offer boarding (typically $25,000–$45,000/year on top of fees). International students pay a higher tuition tier (about 1.2–1.7× domestic) at the 2 CRICOS-registered Hobart schools — see our international student guide.