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Seventh-day Adventist schools in Australia (2026)

Adventist schools (Adventist Schools Australia) form a small but distinct sector — generally lower-fee ($8k-$15k), often boarding for the older grades, with Sabbath observance and vegetarian catering at many. Avondale School (Cooranbong, NSW) is the largest.

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Characteristics

What sets Seventh-day Adventist schools apart

  • ›Lower-fee ($8k-$15k)
  • ›Sabbath observance (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown)
  • ›Vegetarian catering at most
  • ›Several offer boarding
  • ›Small school network — under 50 schools nationally

Decision frame

Choose a Seventh-day Adventist school if...

You're Adventist or want a school aligned with that lifestyle, particularly in northern NSW or QLD regional areas.

Schools in this sector

All 1 Seventh-day Adventist schools, sorted by ICSEA

Macquarie College Wallsend

Wallsend, Newcastle

$13.0k Y12

Common questions

FAQs about Seventh-day Adventist schools

What is a Seventh-day Adventist school?

Adventist schools (Adventist Schools Australia) form a small but distinct sector — generally lower-fee ($8k-$15k), often boarding for the older grades, with Sabbath observance and vegetarian catering at many. Avondale School (Cooranbong, NSW) is the largest.

How many Seventh-day Adventist private schools are in Australia?

Our database currently profiles 1 Seventh-day Adventist private schools across 1 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 Seventh-day Adventist schools cost in 2026?

2026 Year 12 fees for Seventh-day Adventist schools in our database range from $12,968 to $12,968. The median is around $12,968. Most also charge levies (technology, capital, camps) adding 8-15%.

Do Seventh-day Adventist schools offer boarding?

None of the Seventh-day Adventist schools in our database currently offer boarding.

When should I choose a Seventh-day Adventist school?

You're Adventist or want a school aligned with that lifestyle, particularly in northern NSW or QLD regional areas.