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Best Jesuit Schools in Australia (2026)

Australia has four Jesuit schools: Xavier College (Kew, Melbourne), Saint Ignatius' College Riverview (Sydney), Saint Aloysius' College (Sydney) and Saint Ignatius' College Adelaide. All four follow the Ignatian education tradition — academic rigour combined with reflection, retreats, and Magis (the Jesuit "always more"). All are boys' schools (with the exception of co-educational early years at some campuses).

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 17 May 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

  • 4 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
  • 2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $7,300–$42,660.
  • 2 of 4 offer boarding.
  • Schools across 4 cities: Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Geelong.
  • Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.
Best Jesuit Schools in Australia (2026) — quick compare table · Click any header to sort
Provider Suburb Sector Gender ICSEA Y12 fee Boarding
Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Lane CoveCatholic (Jesuit)boys1168$42,660Yes
John XXIII College Mount ClaremontCatholic (Jesuit + Loreto)co-educational1167$14,820No
Xavier College KewCatholic (Jesuit)boys (co-ed Kindergarten only)1153$40,880Yes
Saint Ignatius College Geelong DrysdaleCatholic (Jesuit tradition)co-educational$7,300No

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

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Catholic (Jesuit) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1880

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview is in Lane Cove, Sydney. Catholic (Jesuit), boys, Year 5 to Year 12. $42,660/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1168. Founded 1880. Boarding offered. Standout: Jesuit education in the Ignatian tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$42,660/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$41,370

ICSEA

1168

Year levels

Year 5 to Year 12

Boarding: $29,565/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Catholic; Jesuit (Society of Jesus); Ignatian spirituality families seeking boys-school education in Sydney

Standout programs

  • Jesuit education in the Ignatian tradition
  • Largest GPS boarding school by tradition; major rowing program
  • Strong service-learning and Jesuit retreat program

Note: ICSEA value 1168 is from 2018 MySchool data (most recent surfaced).

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John XXIII College

, Mount Claremont
Catholic (Jesuit + Loreto) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1977

John XXIII College is in Mount Claremont, Perth. Catholic (Jesuit + Loreto), co-educational, ELC-Year 12. $14,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1167. Founded 1977. Standout: Joint Jesuit + Loreto Sisters foundation.

Y12 fee 2026

$14,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,280

ICSEA

1167

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: Roman Catholic (Jesuit + Loreto Sisters) families seeking co-educational-school education in Perth

Standout programs

  • Joint Jesuit + Loreto Sisters foundation
  • Strong music + drama programs
  • Mid-fee Catholic co-ed in Perth west
3
Catholic (Jesuit) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1872

Xavier College is in Kew, Melbourne. Catholic (Jesuit), boys (co-ed Kindergarten only), Kindergarten-Year 12. $40,880/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1153. Founded 1872. Boarding offered. Standout: Jesuit education tradition with Ignatian formation and community service focus.

Y12 fee 2026

$40,880/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$39,980

ICSEA

1153

Year levels

Kindergarten-Year 12

Boarding: $33,650/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Roman Catholic, Jesuit families seeking boys (co-ed Kindergarten only)-school education in Melbourne

Standout programs

  • Jesuit education tradition with Ignatian formation and community service focus
  • 30 APS football premierships and elite rowing (16 Olympic/World representatives)
  • Annual Maytime Fair raising $100,000+ for Jesuit Mission work
4
Catholic (Jesuit tradition) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1997

Saint Ignatius College Geelong is in Drysdale, Geelong. Catholic (Jesuit tradition), co-educational, Year 7 to Year 12. $7,300/yr Year 12 tuition. Founded 1997. Standout: Bellarine Peninsula Jesuit-tradition Catholic college.

Y12 fee 2026

$7,300/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$6,900

ICSEA

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: Roman Catholic (Jesuit tradition) families seeking co-educational-school education in Geelong

Standout programs

  • Bellarine Peninsula Jesuit-tradition Catholic college
  • Year 7 students purchase MacBook ($1,900) for use through to Year 12
  • Years 8-12 charged at the same flat tuition rate

Common questions

What is Ignatian education?

Ignatian education is grounded in the spiritual exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits, 1540). Five key elements: cura personalis (care for the whole person), magis (excellence), discernment, men/women for others, and finding God in all things. Students attend a Jesuit retreat in Years 11–12.

Are Jesuit schools all boys?

Yes — Xavier, Riverview, St Aloysius and St Ignatius Adelaide are all-boys secondary schools. Some have co-educational early-years components. There is no all-girls Jesuit school in Australia.

How do Jesuit schools differ from other Catholic schools?

Jesuit schools are run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) directly — not by a diocese. They have a distinct pedagogy and community ethos. Tuition is at the top end of Catholic independent ($35–45k Year 12 in 2026).