2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Newcastle (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 13 Newcastle private schools ranges from $3,488 to $35,280, median $21,820. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Newcastle private school fees, by band
Premium · $30,000 – $45,000
2 schools — e.g. The Armidale School, Newcastle Grammar School
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
6 schools — e.g. New England Girls' School (NEGS), PLC Armidale, Kinross Wolaroi School
Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000
2 schools — e.g. St Philip's Christian College Newcastle, Macquarie College Wallsend
Catholic systemic · Under $10,000
3 schools — e.g. Lakes Grammar Anglican School, Trinity Catholic College Adamstown, San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield
Every Newcastle private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Armidale SchoolArmidale | Anglican | $35,280 | $30,820 | $39,800/yr |
| Newcastle Grammar SchoolThe Hill | Anglican | $34,370 | $31,806 | Day only |
| New England Girls' School (NEGS)Armidale | Anglican | $29,820 | $26,680 | $39,200/yr |
| PLC ArmidaleArmidale | Uniting Church | $28,280 | $25,420 | $39,800/yr |
| Kinross Wolaroi SchoolOrange | Uniting Church | $25,920 | $22,980 | $38,400/yr |
| Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolAshtonfield | Independent (secular) | $25,500 | $24,200 | Day only |
| Calrossy Anglican SchoolTamworth | Anglican | $21,820 | $19,420 | $38,200/yr |
| All Saints' College BathurstBathurst | Anglican | $21,820 | $19,420 | $35,800/yr |
| St Philip's Christian College NewcastleWaratah | Christian | $13,510 | $11,120 | Day only |
| Macquarie College WallsendWallsend | Seventh-day Adventist | $12,968 | $11,300 | Day only |
| Lakes Grammar Anglican SchoolWarnervale | Anglican | $9,399 | $8,448 | Day only |
| Trinity Catholic College AdamstownAdamstown | Catholic | $3,488 | $2,353 | Day only |
| San Clemente Catholic College MayfieldMayfield | Catholic | $3,488 | $2,353 | 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
Newcastle private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Newcastle in 2026?
Across the 13 Newcastle private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $3,488 to $35,280 per year, with a median of $21,820 and an average of $20,436. 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 Newcastle?
The most affordable Newcastle private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Trinity Catholic College Adamstown ($3,488), San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield ($3,488), Lakes Grammar Anglican School ($9,399), Macquarie College Wallsend ($12,968), St Philip's Christian College Newcastle ($13,510). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Newcastle.
Which Newcastle private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Newcastle for 2026 is The Armidale School at $35,280, followed by Newcastle Grammar School and New England Girls' School (NEGS). Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Newcastle private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 6 of these Newcastle 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 6 CRICOS-registered Newcastle schools — see our international student guide.