2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Melbourne (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 38 Melbourne private schools ranges from $7,820 to $47,877, median $33,820. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Melbourne private school fees, by band
Elite · $45,000+
4 schools — e.g. Scotch College, Lauriston Girls' School, Melbourne Grammar School
Premium · $30,000 – $45,000
20 schools — e.g. Trinity Grammar School, Camberwell Grammar School, Methodist Ladies' College
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
7 schools — e.g. Ivanhoe Grammar School, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, Yarra Valley Grammar
Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000
5 schools — e.g. St Kevin's College, Donvale Christian College, Star of the Sea College
Catholic systemic · Under $10,000
2 schools — e.g. Marian College Sunshine West, Mater Christi College
Every Melbourne private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch CollegeHawthorn | Presbyterian | $47,877 | $46,056 | Yes |
| Lauriston Girls' SchoolArmadale | Independent (non-denominational Christian) | $46,800 | $44,400 | Day only |
| Melbourne Grammar SchoolSouth Yarra | Anglican | $46,230 | $43,390 | $36,200/yr |
| Wesley CollegeMelbourne (St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley, Elsternwick) | Uniting Church | $45,206 | $38,171 | Yes |
| Trinity Grammar SchoolKew | Anglican | $44,984 | $43,064 | Day only |
| Camberwell Grammar SchoolCanterbury | Anglican | $44,366 | $42,056 | Day only |
| Methodist Ladies' CollegeKew | Uniting Church | $43,785 | $40,395 | $39,765/yr |
| Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolKew | Baptist | $42,660 | $39,716 | Day only |
| HaileyburyKeysborough (also Brighton, Berwick, Melbourne CBD) | Independent (Uniting Church heritage) | $41,685 | $41,260 | Day only |
| Brighton Grammar SchoolBrighton | Anglican | $41,068 | $41,068 | Day only |
| Xavier CollegeKew | Catholic (Jesuit) | $40,880 | $39,980 | $33,650/yr |
| Caulfield Grammar SchoolSt Kilda East (also Wheelers Hill, Malvern) | Anglican | $40,770 | $36,828 | $34,401/yr |
| Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeBurwood | Presbyterian | $40,000 | $36,260 | $36,788/yr |
| Loreto Mandeville HallToorak | Catholic (Loreto Sisters / IBVM) | $39,810 | $36,540 | Day only |
| Genazzano FCJ CollegeKew | Catholic (Faithful Companions of Jesus) | $39,629 | $26,360 | $36,014/yr |
| St Catherine's SchoolToorak | Anglican | $37,920 | $34,480 | $31,800/yr |
| Trinity Grammar School KewKew | Anglican | $37,820 | $34,280 | $27,200/yr |
| Bialik CollegeHawthorn East | Jewish | $35,480 | $32,600 | Day only |
| Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeBurwood | Jewish | $33,820 | $31,200 | Day only |
| King David SchoolArmadale | Jewish | $33,480 | $30,240 | Day only |
| Ruyton Girls' SchoolKew | Independent (non-denominational) | $33,420 | $30,240 | Day only |
| Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolGlen Iris | Anglican | $32,420 | $29,400 | Day only |
| St Leonard's CollegeBrighton East | Independent (non-denominational) | $31,820 | $28,640 | Day only |
| St Michael's Grammar SchoolSt Kilda | Independent (non-denominational) | $31,820 | $28,680 | Day only |
| Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolIvanhoe | Anglican | $29,680 | $26,820 | Day only |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCanterbury | Anglican | $29,680 | $26,780 | Day only |
| Yarra Valley GrammarRingwood | Anglican | $27,820 | $24,680 | Day only |
| Tintern GrammarRingwood East | Anglican | $26,480 | $23,280 | Day only |
| Strathcona Baptist Girls GrammarCanterbury | Baptist | $26,420 | $23,680 | Day only |
| Penleigh and Essendon Grammar (PEGS)Essendon | Independent (non-denominational) | $26,240 | $23,480 | Day only |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Girls GrammarEssendon | Anglican | $24,820 | $22,380 | Day only |
| St Kevin's CollegeToorak | Catholic (Christian Brothers) | $19,820 | $17,820 | Day only |
| Donvale Christian CollegeDonvale | Christian | $13,820 | $12,280 | Day only |
| Star of the Sea CollegeBrighton | Catholic (Presentation) | $12,820 | $11,420 | Day only |
| St Bernard's College EssendonEssendon | Catholic (Christian Brothers) | $11,280 | $10,180 | Day only |
| Salesian College SunburySunbury | Catholic (Salesian) | $10,820 | $9,620 | Day only |
| Marian College Sunshine WestSunshine West | Catholic (FCJ) | $7,820 | $6,820 | Day only |
| Mater Christi CollegeBelgrave | Catholic (Presentation) | $7,820 | $6,820 | 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
Melbourne private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Melbourne in 2026?
Across the 38 Melbourne private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $7,820 to $47,877 per year, with a median of $33,820 and an average of $32,344. 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 Melbourne?
The most affordable Melbourne private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Marian College Sunshine West ($7,820), Mater Christi College ($7,820), Salesian College Sunbury ($10,820), St Bernard's College Essendon ($11,280), Star of the Sea College ($12,820). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Melbourne.
Which Melbourne private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Melbourne for 2026 is Scotch College at $47,877, followed by Lauriston Girls' School and Melbourne Grammar School. Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Melbourne private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 10 of these Melbourne 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 9 CRICOS-registered Melbourne schools — see our international student guide.