Sector · 70 schools
Anglican schools in Australia (2026)
Anglican schools form the largest religious-affiliated independent grouping in Australia, founded mostly in the 19th century by Church of England communities. Today they range from elite fee-charging boys/girls schools (Sydney Grammar-adjacent, MGS, BGS) to mid-fee co-educational schools. Most have Anglican chaplaincy and weekly chapel but accept students of any faith.
Characteristics
What sets Anglican schools apart
- ›Mostly mid- to high-fee independents ($25k–$55k Year 12)
- ›Strong Headmasters' Conference (AHISA) representation
- ›Weekly chapel + Anglican service tradition
- ›High concentration of single-sex Year 7+ schools
- ›Long-established with strong APS/CAS/GPS sport affiliations
Decision frame
Choose a Anglican school if...
You want strong academic outcomes, established tradition, structured pastoral care, and are comfortable with Anglican religious framing (most welcome non-Anglican families).
Schools in this sector
All 70 Anglican schools, sorted by ICSEA
Abbotsleigh
Wahroonga, Sydney
SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst, Sydney
St Catherine's School
Toorak, Melbourne
St Catherine's School Waverley
Waverley, Sydney
Kambala
Rose Bay, Sydney
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Mosman Park, Perth
Canberra Grammar School
Red Hill, Canberra
Christ Church Grammar School
Claremont, Perth
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Glen Iris, Melbourne
Camberwell Grammar School
Canterbury, Melbourne
Trinity Grammar School
Kew, Melbourne
Radford College
Bruce, Canberra
Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar)
North Sydney, Sydney
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill, Sydney
Melbourne Grammar School
South Yarra, Melbourne
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Canterbury, Melbourne
Walford Anglican School for Girls
Hyde Park, Adelaide
Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill)
Summer Hill, Sydney
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
Karrinyup, Perth
Hale School
Wembley Downs, Perth
Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)
East Brisbane, Brisbane
All Saints' College
Bull Creek, Perth
St Andrew's Cathedral School
Sydney CBD, Sydney
The King's School
North Parramatta, Sydney
The King's School
North Parramatta, Sydney
Roseville College
Roseville, Sydney
Perth College
Mount Lawley, Perth
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
Karrinyup, Perth
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide CBD, Adelaide
Burgmann Anglican School
Forde, Canberra
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Kew, Melbourne
Caulfield Grammar School
St Kilda East (also Wheelers Hill, Malvern), Melbourne
Lowther Hall Anglican Girls Grammar
Essendon, Melbourne
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Deakin, Canberra
The Illawarra Grammar School
Mangerton, Wollongong
Geelong Grammar School
Corio, Geelong
Yarra Valley Grammar
Ringwood, Melbourne
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton, Melbourne
St Michael's Collegiate School
Hobart, Hobart
Meriden School
Strathfield, Sydney
The Armidale School
Armidale, Newcastle
Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)
East Brisbane, Brisbane
St Michael's Collegiate School
Hobart CBD, Hobart
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe, Melbourne
Trinity Grammar School
Summer Hill, Sydney
William Clarke College
Kellyville, Sydney
All Saints Anglican School
Merrimac, Gold Coast
The Hutchins School
Sandy Bay, Hobart
Kambala
Rose Bay, Sydney
New England Girls' School (NEGS)
Armidale, Newcastle
Tintern Grammar
Ringwood East, Melbourne
St Paul's School Bald Hills
Bald Hills, Brisbane
St Hilda's School Southport
Southport, Gold Coast
Ballarat Grammar
Wendouree, Melbourne
Macarthur Anglican School
Cobbitty, Sydney
Tara Anglican School for Girls
North Parramatta, Sydney
All Saints' College Bathurst
Bathurst, Newcastle
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Gelorup, Perth
Calrossy Anglican School
Tamworth, Newcastle
The Cathedral School Townsville
Mundingburra, Townsville, Brisbane
Geraldton Grammar School
Geraldton, Perth
All Souls St Gabriels School Charters Towers
Charters Towers, Brisbane
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
Ascot, Brisbane
St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School
Corinda, Brisbane
St Peter's College Adelaide
Hackney, Adelaide
St Peter's Girls' School
Stonyfell, Adelaide
The Southport School
Southport, Gold Coast
Coomera Anglican College
Upper Coomera, Gold Coast
Newcastle Grammar School
The Hill, Newcastle
Lakes Grammar Anglican School
Warnervale, Newcastle
Common questions
FAQs about Anglican schools
What is a Anglican school?
Anglican schools form the largest religious-affiliated independent grouping in Australia, founded mostly in the 19th century by Church of England communities. Today they range from elite fee-charging boys/girls schools (Sydney Grammar-adjacent, MGS, BGS) to mid-fee co-educational schools. Most have Anglican chaplaincy and weekly chapel but accept students of any faith.
How many Anglican private schools are in Australia?
Our database currently profiles 70 Anglican private schools across 11 Australian cities. Nationally there are more (especially Catholic systemic where ~700 parish schools exist); we focus on schools where 2026 fees + ICSEA are publishable.
What do Anglican schools cost in 2026?
2026 Year 12 fees for Anglican schools in our database range from $9,399 to $55,380. The median is around $30,340. Most also charge levies (technology, capital, camps) adding 8-15%.
Do Anglican schools offer boarding?
43 of 70 Anglican schools in our database offer boarding. Boarding fees add $25,000-$45,000/year on top of tuition.
When should I choose a Anglican school?
You want strong academic outcomes, established tradition, structured pastoral care, and are comfortable with Anglican religious framing (most welcome non-Anglican families).