6 schools · 2026 fees verified

Best Year 11 Entry Private Schools in Geelong (2026)

Year 11 entry is the "VCE / HSC / SACE / QCE only" pathway — families switching to private school for senior-school years. Many top-tier schools accept Year 11 entry on availability (typically subject to academic results + interview). Cost: 2 years of senior tuition + accommodation if boarding. Below: every Geelong school accepting Year 11 entry, ranked by ICSEA.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

  • 6 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
  • 2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $4,840–$21,944.
  • Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.
Best Year 11 Entry Private Schools in Geelong (2026) — quick compare table · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅ Suburb ⇅ Sector ⇅ Gender ⇅ ICSEA ⇅ Y12 fee ⇅ Boarding ⇅
Sacred Heart College Geelong NewtownCatholicgirls1095$5,140No
Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong CreekLutheranco-ed1077$12,730No
St Joseph's College Geelong NewtownCatholicboys1075$8,100No
Saint Ignatius College Geelong DrysdaleCatholic (Jesuit tradition)co-educational1057$7,300No
Clonard College Geelong Herne HillCatholicgirls1033$4,840No
Christian College Geelong HightonChristian (non-denominational)co-educational—$21,944No

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

1

Sacred Heart College Geelong

, Newtown
Catholic Girls Lower-fee Est. 1860

Sacred Heart College Geelong is in Newtown, Geelong. Catholic, girls, Year 7 to Year 12. $5,140/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1095. Founded 1860. Standout: One of Victoria's largest Catholic secondary schools for girls (~1,420 students).

Y12 fee 2026

$5,140/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$4,615

ICSEA

1095

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: year 11 entry pathway in Geelong

Standout programs

  • › One of Victoria's largest Catholic secondary schools for girls (~1,420 students)
  • › Sisters of Mercy heritage (founded 1860)
  • › Edstart payment-plan partnership
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: School publishes 2026 fees only inside a downloadable booklet not indexable. Figures last publicly cited 2023.

2

Geelong Lutheran College

, Armstrong Creek
Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1962

Geelong Lutheran College is in Armstrong Creek, Geelong. Lutheran, co-ed, Prep-12 (Armstrong Creek); Prep-6 (St John's Newtown). $12,730/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1077. Founded 1962. Standout: Two-campus Lutheran college (St John's Newtown, est. 1962, Prep-6; Armstrong Creek, opened 2009, Prep-12) with first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2014.

Y12 fee 2026

$12,730/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$9,490

ICSEA

1077

Year levels

Prep-12 (Armstrong Creek); Prep-6 (St John's Newtown)

Best for: year 11 entry pathway in Geelong

Standout programs

  • › Two-campus Lutheran college (St John's Newtown, est. 1962, Prep-6; Armstrong Creek, opened 2009, Prep-12) with first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2014
  • › 1:1 Laptop Program from Years 5-12 plus a Year 12 'Universities' live-in experience built into core tuition
  • › VCE electives in Outdoor & Environmental Studies, Systems Engineering, Product Design & Technology and Food Studies, with on-campus VET music and VET subsidies up to $500
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Fully verified. Year 12 day tuition $12,730 and Year 7 $9,490 from the official 2026 Fee Schedule PDF (glc.vic.edu.au/assets/2026-fees.pdf, updated Dec 2025). ICSEA 1077 per Cluey Learning (sourced from ACARA MyScho

3

St Joseph's College Geelong

, Newtown
Catholic Boys Lower-fee Est. 1935

St Joseph's College Geelong is in Newtown, Geelong. Catholic, boys, Year 7 to Year 12. $8,100/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1075. Founded 1935. Standout: Largest Catholic boys' school in regional Victoria.

Y12 fee 2026

$8,100/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$8,100

ICSEA

1075

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: year 11 entry pathway in Geelong

Standout programs

  • › Largest Catholic boys' school in regional Victoria
  • › Christian Brothers / Edmund Rice Education Australia tradition
  • › Includes Notebook Computer hire in tuition fee
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
4

Saint Ignatius College Geelong

, Drysdale
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 · ICSEA 1057. Founded 1997. Standout: Bellarine Peninsula Jesuit-tradition Catholic college.

Y12 fee 2026

$7,300/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$6,900

ICSEA

1057

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: year 11 entry pathway 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
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
5

Clonard College Geelong

, Herne Hill
Catholic Girls Lower-fee Est. 1956

Clonard College Geelong is in Herne Hill, Geelong. Catholic, girls, Year 7 to Year 12. $4,840/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1033. Founded 1956. Standout: Brigidine Sisters / Kildare Ministries heritage.

Y12 fee 2026

$4,840/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$4,840

ICSEA

1033

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: year 11 entry pathway in Geelong

Standout programs

  • › Brigidine Sisters / Kildare Ministries heritage
  • › Single flat annual tuition rate covering curriculum + IT + camps + excursions
  • › Geelong's primary Catholic systemic girls' school option
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
6

Christian College Geelong

, Highton
Christian (non-denominational) Co-ed Mid tier Est. 1980

Christian College Geelong is in Highton, Geelong. Christian (non-denominational), co-educational, Prep to Year 12. $21,944/yr Year 12 tuition. Founded 1980. Standout: Five campuses across Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,944/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$16,404

ICSEA

—

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: year 11 entry pathway in Geelong

Standout programs

  • › Five campuses across Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
  • › Devices and digital subscriptions included in tuition Years 4-12
  • › 23-route private bus fleet across the region
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Common questions

Why switch to private school at Year 11?

Common reasons: better senior-school subject offerings (specialist VCE/HSC subjects), stronger ATAR outcomes, IB Diploma availability, smaller senior-school cohorts, focused study environment, scholarship offers, or relocation. Some boarding schools see significant Year 11 intake from rural and interstate families.

When do I apply for Year 11 entry?

Apply by mid-Year 10 at the latest. Some schools cap Year 11 intake to a small number of places (5–15 students) — the strongest applicants get priority. A Year 10 academic transcript and reports are required. Some schools require ACER assessment.

How much does Year 11–12 cost?

Year 11–12 is the most expensive senior-school period. Combined Year 11 + 12 tuition at top Geelong schools typically $80,000–$120,000 (2 years × $40–60k). Plus uniforms, books, camps, and any boarding/transport. Use the calculator with "Year 11 entry" mode to project total.

Can I get a Year 11 scholarship?

Yes — most top-tier schools offer Year 11 academic scholarships. Apply in Year 10 (typically April–May application, July testing). 25–100% tuition reduction for top performers. Music, sport and all-rounder scholarships also available at many schools.

Will I fit in socially as a Year 11 newcomer?

Most schools have a sizeable Year 11 intake (typically 5–25 students at major schools) and a structured orientation program. The IB Diploma cohort is sometimes a separate Year 11–12 stream and ideal for newcomers (smaller cohort, distinct identity).

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