North Adelaide · SA · 5006

Single Sex Schools in North Adelaide, SA

Comparing single sex schools in North Adelaide? Browse the providers we list serving North Adelaide and the surrounding Adelaide area, typically $25,000-$50,000/yr. Credentials and pricing shown where published — independent, no paid placements.

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Australian private school fees in 2026 vary by school tier: Elite Year 12 fees range from $42,000-$55,000/year (Geelong Grammar, Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar, Sydney Grammar). Mid-tier independent schools: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Year 7-9 typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000/year on top of tuition. Total cost of private education K-12: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $150,000-$300,000 for mid-tier, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic. Always factor in uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition (add $5,000-$15,000/year).

1.4M

Australian non-government school students

~2,750

Independent + Catholic schools nationwide

205

Schools in our 2026 database

$3,488 to $55,380

Year 12 fee range across our database

North Adelaide at a glance

North Adelaide (5006) is a heritage inner-city precinct suburb of Adelaide, SA, approximately 2 km from the Adelaide CBD. Home to around 6,000 residents with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,867/week (ABS Census 2021). The median detached house price is approximately $1300k (2026). Local landmarks include Adelaide Oval.

Population

6,000

Median age

39

Median income / wk

$1,867

Km from CBD

2

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Top private schools in the Adelaide catchment

Verified 2026 fees, ICSEA scores, and standout programs for 31 private schools across Adelaide. School data sourced from official 2026 fee schedules and the ACARA MySchool register.

1

Pembroke School

, Kensington Park
Independent (Non-denominational) Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1974

Independent (Non-denominational) co-educational school in Kensington Park, Adelaide. IB Diploma alongside SACE pathway

Y12 fee 2026

$32,601/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$29,544

ICSEA

1182

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: IB Diploma alongside SACE pathway

Standout programs

  • IB Diploma alongside SACE pathway
  • Hearing Unit for hearing-impaired students
  • Up to 125 boarders Years 7-12
2

Wilderness School

, Medindie
Independent (Non-denominational Christian) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1884

Independent (Non-denominational Christian) girls school in Medindie, Adelaide. Year 13 gap-year style program

Y12 fee 2026

$28,515/yr

Y7 fee 2026

ICSEA

1178

Year levels

Reception-Year 12 (with Year 13)

Best for: Year 13 gap-year style program

Standout programs

  • Year 13 gap-year style program
  • Up to 80 boarders
  • Round Square global member school

Note: Year 7 fee gated; school publishes ranges only.

3
Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1893

Anglican girls school in Hyde Park, Adelaide. IB Primary Years Programme in Junior School

Y12 fee 2026

$29,000/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$23,300

ICSEA

1173

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: IB Primary Years Programme in Junior School

Standout programs

  • IB Primary Years Programme in Junior School
  • Approximately 65 boarders
  • Sibling discounts up to 30 percent for fourth child
4
Anglican Girls Mid tier Est. 1894

Anglican girls school in Stonyfell, Adelaide. IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes

Y12 fee 2026

$28,600/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$24,200

ICSEA

1173

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes

Standout programs

  • IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes
  • Strong STEM and performing arts focus
  • Founded by the Sisters of the Church
5

Pulteney Grammar School

, Adelaide CBD
Anglican Co-ed Mid tier Est. 1847

Anglican co-educational school in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. Kurrajong outdoor education centre at Mount Compass

Y12 fee 2026

$33,074/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$28,432

ICSEA

1158

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Best for: Kurrajong outdoor education centre at Mount Compass

Standout programs

  • Kurrajong outdoor education centre at Mount Compass
  • One Degree extension program for senior students
  • City-edge campus on South Terrace
6

Scotch College Adelaide

, Torrens Park
Uniting Church Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1919

Uniting Church co-educational school in Torrens Park, Adelaide. International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Diploma Programmes

Y12 fee 2026

$34,040/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$31,560

ICSEA

1157

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Best for: International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Diploma Programmes

Standout programs

  • International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Diploma Programmes
  • Strong outdoor education and Round Square membership
  • Co-ed since 1972 with leadership emphasis
7
Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1951

A co-educational Catholic Jesuit college (R-12) with its Senior School at Athelstone and Junior School at Norwood, founded 1951.

Y12 fee 2026

$18,368/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$16,267

ICSEA

1156

Year levels

Reception to Year 12 (Senior School Years 7-12 at Athelstone; Junior School at Norwood)

Best for: The world's first Jesuit school to go fully co-educational (Reception to Year 12), making the change in 1996; founded by the Jesuits on their 1951 return to Adelaide

Standout programs

  • The world's first Jesuit school to go fully co-educational (Reception to Year 12), making the change in 1996; founded by the Jesuits on their 1951 return to Adelaide
  • Very high socio-educational advantage: ICSEA 1156, among the highest of any school in this group, with roughly 68% of students in the top SEA quarter
  • 16-hectare (40-acre) Senior School campus at Athelstone; part of the global Jesuit schools network tracing to Messina, Sicily (1548)

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 tuition fee $18,368 confirmed from the official 2026 Fee Schedule PDF (Years 11 and 12 both $18,368 tuition; plus a compulsory Fixed Fee of $4,115 = $22,483 total, excluded here as a levy per the 'tuition on

8
Uniting Church Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1961

Uniting Church co-educational school in Marion, south Adelaide. Founded 1961.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,680/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,420

ICSEA

1152

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Boarding: $25,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: South Adelaide Uniting Church co-ed

Standout programs

  • South Adelaide Uniting Church co-ed
  • Strong music + sport programs
  • Boarding house draws from regional SA + interstate
9

Seymour College

, Glen Osmond
Uniting Church Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1922

Uniting Church girls school in Glen Osmond, Adelaide. International Baccalaureate World School

Y12 fee 2026

$29,370/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$24,590

ICSEA

1145

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: International Baccalaureate World School

Standout programs

  • International Baccalaureate World School
  • Approximately 105 boarders
  • 10-hectare campus 5km from CBD
10

Prince Alfred College

, Kent Town
Uniting Church Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1867

Uniting Church boys school in Kent Town, Adelaide. Strong sporting heritage in cricket and AFL

Y12 fee 2026

$32,640/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$30,630

ICSEA

1144

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Boarding: $31,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Strong sporting heritage in cricket and AFL

Standout programs

  • Strong sporting heritage in cricket and AFL
  • Da Vinci Decathlon and Round Square international program
  • Boarding from Year 5
11
Catholic (Loreto) Girls Lower-fee Est. 1905

Catholic Loreto Sisters girls' school in Marryatville, Adelaide. Founded 1905.

Y12 fee 2026

$15,420/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,420

ICSEA

1138

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: Mary Ward Loreto Sisters tradition

Standout programs

  • Mary Ward Loreto Sisters tradition
  • Lower-fee Catholic girls option
  • Strong music + drama programs
12
Catholic (Mercy) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1954

Catholic Mercy Sisters co-educational school in Springfield, Adelaide. Founded 1954.

Y12 fee 2026

$13,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$11,680

ICSEA

1138

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: IB Diploma alongside SACE

Standout programs

  • IB Diploma alongside SACE
  • Mercy Sisters Catherine McAuley tradition
  • Lower-fee Catholic co-ed
13

Immanuel College

, Novar Gardens
Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1895

Lutheran co-educational school in Novar Gardens, Adelaide. Founded 1895.

Y12 fee 2026

$18,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$16,680

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Boarding: $19,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Lutheran tradition + values

Standout programs

  • Lutheran tradition + values
  • Strong rowing + sport programs
  • Boarding for regional SA + Pacific
14
Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1890

Lutheran co-educational school in Highgate, Adelaide. Founded 1890.

Y12 fee 2026

$18,420/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$16,280

ICSEA

1118

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Boarding: $18,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Lutheran heritage + values

Standout programs

  • Lutheran heritage + values
  • Mid-fee co-ed Christian school
  • Boarding for regional SA + Pacific families
15

St Aloysius College Adelaide

, Angas Street, Adelaide
Catholic (Mercy) Girls Lower-fee Est. 1880

Catholic Sisters of Mercy girls' school in Adelaide CBD. Founded 1880.

Y12 fee 2026

$13,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$11,680

ICSEA

1112

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Best for: Mercy Sisters Catherine McAuley tradition

Standout programs

  • Mercy Sisters Catherine McAuley tradition
  • Adelaide CBD inner-city campus
  • Lower-fee Catholic girls option
16

Christian Brothers College Adelaide

, Wakefield Street, Adelaide
Catholic (Christian Brothers) Boys Lower-fee Est. 1878

Catholic Edmund Rice boys' school in Adelaide CBD. Founded 1878.

Y12 fee 2026

$13,180/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$11,580

ICSEA

1110

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Best for: Edmund Rice tradition

Standout programs

  • Edmund Rice tradition
  • Adelaide CBD inner-city campus
  • Lower-fee Catholic boys option
17

St Dominic's Priory College

, North Adelaide
Catholic Girls Lower-fee Est. 1884

Historic Reception-to-Year 12 Catholic Dominican girls' college in heritage North Adelaide, founded 1884.

Y12 fee 2026

$11,710/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,060

ICSEA

1091

Year levels

R-12

Best for: Highest-ICSEA school of this group at 1091 (ACARA) — an academically advantaged Catholic girls' college

Standout programs

  • Highest-ICSEA school of this group at 1091 (ACARA) — an academically advantaged Catholic girls' college
  • South Australia's oldest girls' school, founded 1884 by English Dominican Sisters from Stone; part of Dominican Education Australia, motto 'Veritas' (Truth)
  • Reception-to-Year 12 single-campus girls' college in heritage North Adelaide; languages include French, Italian and Vietnamese, with a strong academic-achievement and pastoral-care focus

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 fee is the 2026 'Year 11-12' tuition band of $11,710; Year 7 is $10,060 — both taken directly from the school's official 2026 fee page. Add a compulsory $550-per-year Capital Levy (per family). ICSEA 1091 co

18
Catholic (Marist) Boys Lower-fee Est. 1897

Catholic Marist Brothers boys' school in Somerton Park, south Adelaide. Founded 1897.

Y12 fee 2026

$13,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$11,680

ICSEA

1083

Year levels

Year 7-Year 12

Best for: Marist Brothers tradition

Standout programs

  • Marist Brothers tradition
  • South Adelaide Catholic boys
  • Strong football + sport programs
19

Endeavour College

, Mawson Lakes
Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1998

Lutheran co-educational secondary-only (Years 7-12) day college in Mawson Lakes, northern Adelaide, opened in 1998 and known for affordable fees and a solid academic intake.

Y12 fee 2026

$9,595/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,896

ICSEA

1083

Year levels

Years 7-12 (secondary only)

Best for: A rare standalone Years 7-12 secondary-only Lutheran college (no primary years), around 738 students, opened 1998 and on its purpose-built Mawson Lakes Boulevard campus from 1999

Standout programs

  • A rare standalone Years 7-12 secondary-only Lutheran college (no primary years), around 738 students, opened 1998 and on its purpose-built Mawson Lakes Boulevard campus from 1999
  • Strong academic intake for the area: ICSEA 1083 (about the 79th percentile nationally), the second-highest of these four schools
  • Deliberately positioned below the median for SA private-school fees - 2026 Year 12 tuition $9,595 bundles the ICT levy and textbook hire, with family discounts for siblings enrolled concurrently

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 day tuition $9,595 confirmed from the official 2026 fee page (same band as Years 10 and 11; the most senior year fee). This excludes the compulsory ~$898 Digital Learning Technology Program fee and ~$654 Yea

20
Catholic (Lasallian) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1937

Catholic Christian Brothers + Lasallian co-educational school in Henley Beach, Adelaide. Founded 1937.

Y12 fee 2026

$11,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,380

ICSEA

1078

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Best for: De La Salle Brothers tradition

Standout programs

  • De La Salle Brothers tradition
  • West Adelaide beachside campus
  • Lower-fee Catholic co-ed option
21

Cabra Dominican College

, Cumberland Park
Catholic (Dominican) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1886

Catholic Dominican Sisters co-educational school in Cumberland Park, Adelaide. Founded 1886.

Y12 fee 2026

$9,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$8,480

ICSEA

1062

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Best for: Dominican Sisters tradition

Standout programs

  • Dominican Sisters tradition
  • Lower-fee Catholic co-ed in Adelaide
  • Strong arts + drama programs
22

Rostrevor College

, Woodforde
Catholic Boys Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1923

A boys' Catholic day and boarding college (R-12) in the Edmund Rice tradition at Woodforde in the Adelaide foothills, founded 1923.

Y12 fee 2026

$15,490/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$9,990

ICSEA

1059

Year levels

Reception to Year 12

Boarding: $24,990/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Home of the only Manchester City Football School in South Australia and the Northern Territory, delivered by a dedicated Man City coach to Years 7-9 in place of standard HPE

Standout programs

  • Home of the only Manchester City Football School in South Australia and the Northern Territory, delivered by a dedicated Man City coach to Years 7-9 in place of standard HPE
  • Strong AFL pathway: ten graduates drafted to AFL clubs in the past six years (incl. Max Michalanney to Adelaide at pick 17); alumni include Socceroo John Aloisi and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas
  • Boys-only boarding in Duggan House for Years 7-12 drawing rural and remote students, with an automatic 25% tuition discount for boarders; ICSEA 1059 (above the national average of 1000)

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 day tuition $15,490 confirmed from the official 2026 Fees & Charges PDF (Years 10-12 all sit at $15,490; a further $375 Year 12 memorabilia/formal/graduation charge applies on top). Boarding fee $24,990 from

23

Gleeson College

, Golden Grove
Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1989

A Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college in Golden Grove, part of the shared tri-school Golden Grove campus, named after Archbishop James Gleeson.

Y12 fee 2026

$9,330/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,050

ICSEA

1045

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: Part of the unique tri-school Golden Grove campus shared with Golden Grove High School (state) and Pedare Christian College (Anglican/Uniting) — Year 11-12 students can cross-enrol and share science labs, tech centres and a performing-arts theatre

Standout programs

  • Part of the unique tri-school Golden Grove campus shared with Golden Grove High School (state) and Pedare Christian College (Anglican/Uniting) — Year 11-12 students can cross-enrol and share science labs, tech centres and a performing-arts theatre
  • Notable AFL/football alumni including Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United), Jack Graham (Richmond AFL premiership player) and Ryan McGowan (Socceroos/Dundee United)
  • Tuition frozen — no increase for 2026 and fees held at their reduced level since the 2020 fee reduction; School Card families receive a 50% low-income fee (Year 12 falls from 9,330 to 4,665)

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 full tuition AUD 9,330 and Year 7 5,050 for 2026 — taken directly from the official 'Gleeson College Fees 2026 Information and Payment Agreement' PDF; the school confirmed no fee increase for 2026. ICSEA 104

24
Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 2007

Roman Catholic co-educational Reception-12 day college in Adelaide's western suburbs, formed in 2007 from a merger of four local Catholic schools, operating across Findon and Kidman Park campuses.

Y12 fee 2026

$7,930/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,850

ICSEA

1038

Year levels

Reception-12 (Findon + Kidman Park campuses)

Best for: Formed in January 2007 from the amalgamation of four western-suburbs Catholic schools (Siena College Findon, Cardijn/Cardinia, Mater Christi Seaton and Our Lady of the Manger) - became fully co-educational with its first co-ed Year 12 cohort in 2011

Standout programs

  • Formed in January 2007 from the amalgamation of four western-suburbs Catholic schools (Siena College Findon, Cardijn/Cardinia, Mater Christi Seaton and Our Lady of the Manger) - became fully co-educational with its first co-ed Year 12 cohort in 2011
  • Single all-inclusive fee model: 2026 tuition covers laptops/devices, all textbooks, camps, retreats, nominated excursions and ICT support, keeping out-of-pocket extras low
  • Strong fee-equity programs - School Card families pay 50% of net tuition (Year 12 drops to $3,965) plus sibling discounts up to 40% for 5+ children, reflecting its Josephite/Mercy/Dominican social-justice heritage

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 full day tuition $7,930 confirmed from the official 'Fee Structure and Financial Information for Families 2026' PDF (released 19/11/2025); Years 11 and 12 share the same $7,930 band, the most senior fee. Sch

25
Catholic Boys Lower-fee Est. 1953

A boys' Catholic day school (R-12) in the Dominican tradition at Prospect, just north of the Adelaide CBD.

Y12 fee 2026

$12,440/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,160

ICSEA

1037

Year levels

Reception to Year 12 (plus ELC and OSHC)

Best for: One of only a handful of Dominican-run schools in Australia, governed by the Friars of the Dominican Province alongside the School Board

Standout programs

  • One of only a handful of Dominican-run schools in Australia, governed by the Friars of the Dominican Province alongside the School Board
  • Diverse community for an independent school: 53% of students have a language background other than English; ICSEA 1037 (about the 63rd percentile nationally)
  • All-inclusive fee model bundling sports, excursions, camps and book hire, plus a compulsory School-Managed Device program issuing a managed device in Year 7 and again in Year 10

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 tuition $12,440 confirmed from the official 2026 School Fees Schedule PDF (a $451 per-family Capital Levy applies separately). Note: Good Schools Guide still lists an older figure of $10,465 for Years 10-12;

26

Cardijn College

, Noarlunga Downs
Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1984

A co-educational Catholic college in the Marist tradition serving Adelaide's Southern Vales, with its Year 7-12 Marian Campus at Noarlunga Downs, founded 1984.

Y12 fee 2026

$6,960/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$4,485

ICSEA

1035

Year levels

Years 7 to 12 (Marian Campus, Noarlunga Downs)

Best for: Co-educational Catholic college in the Marist tradition, named after Belgian priest Joseph Cardijn and built on his 'See, Judge, Act' method

Standout programs

  • Co-educational Catholic college in the Marist tradition, named after Belgian priest Joseph Cardijn and built on his 'See, Judge, Act' method
  • Notably affordable for an independent school: Year 11-12 tuition of just $6,960 in 2026, with a 50% reduction for School Card families and a $300 sibling discount for feeder Catholic primary schools
  • Multi-campus structure across Adelaide's Southern Vales (Marian at Noarlunga Downs Years 7-12, Galilee at Aldinga, Marcellin at Christie Downs), serving over 2,100 students; ICSEA 1035

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 11-12 tuition $6,960 in 2026, confirmed on the official Financial Information page and corroborated by Good Schools Guide (Years 11 and 12 both $6,960). A 5% discount applies if paid in full by 6 March 2026 (~$

27

Trinity College

, Evanston South
Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1984

Large Anglican co-educational K-12 day college in Adelaide's northern growth corridor, founded 1984, spanning multiple campuses with the senior school at Evanston South.

Y12 fee 2026

$7,690/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$5,220

ICSEA

1025

Year levels

Reception-12 (ELC to Year 12)

Best for: Australia's largest single-campus-group independent school: roughly 4,000 students across 6 schools on 4 campuses (Evanston South, Angle Vale, Blakeview, Roseworthy) in Adelaide's outer north

Standout programs

  • Australia's largest single-campus-group independent school: roughly 4,000 students across 6 schools on 4 campuses (Evanston South, Angle Vale, Blakeview, Roseworthy) in Adelaide's outer north
  • Senior School (Years 11-12) at Evanston South has ICSEA 1025 and around 669 senior students; one of the biggest SACE cohorts in SA
  • Very low fees for its size - 2026 Years 11-12 tuition is just $7,690, with a structured School Card concession (Years 11-12 drops to about $3,076) making it among the most affordable Anglican colleges in the state

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 11-12 day tuition $7,690 confirmed from the official 2026 Fee & Support Structure sheet (charged as a single Years 11 & 12 band; this is the most senior year fee). 8% early-payment discount brings it to $7,075.

28

Prescott College

, Prospect
Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1906

Small Seventh-day Adventist co-educational secondary college (Years 7-12) in Prospect, north of the Adelaide CBD.

Y12 fee 2026

$8,670/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$8,100

ICSEA

1003

Year levels

7-12

Best for: Seventh-day Adventist co-educational secondary college (Years 7-12) — part of the Prescott Schools network operating across multiple Adelaide campuses since 1906

Standout programs

  • Seventh-day Adventist co-educational secondary college (Years 7-12) — part of the Prescott Schools network operating across multiple Adelaide campuses since 1906
  • Small, high-touch community: ICSEA 1003 (ACARA), enrolment of roughly 176 students and a ~1:10 student-to-teacher ratio
  • Distinctly Adventist ethos — vegetarian canteen meeting Adventist dietary standards, whole-school weekly chapel, and generous multi-child fee discounts (15% for 2, 30% for 3, 40% for 4+ children)

Note: Fee year 2025 (year not explicitly stated by source; most recent published). Year 12 tuition approx $8,670 and Year 7 approx $8,100 (annual) per the edarabia fee schedule, which sources from the college; edarabia/goodschools do no

29

Thomas More College

, Salisbury Downs
Catholic Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1979

A low-fee Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college in Salisbury Downs in Adelaide's north, founded 1979 and named after Saint Thomas More.

Y12 fee 2026

$4,100/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$3,300

ICSEA

988

Year levels

Year 7 to Year 12

Best for: The most affordable of these four by a wide margin — Senior School (Years 10-12) tuition is just AUD 4,100/year, reflecting its mission to keep Catholic education accessible in Adelaide's northern suburbs

Standout programs

  • The most affordable of these four by a wide margin — Senior School (Years 10-12) tuition is just AUD 4,100/year, reflecting its mission to keep Catholic education accessible in Adelaide's northern suburbs
  • ICSEA 988 — serving a working-class catchment across Salisbury, Elizabeth, Gawler, Virginia and Para Hills parishes; School Card families (income up to $74,189) get a further 50% tuition discount
  • Founded 1979, named after Saint Thomas More with the motto 'God's Servant First' (his final words before execution); ~747 students Year 7-12

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 (banded as Senior School, Years 10-12) tuition AUD 4,100 and Middle School (Years 7-9) 3,300 for 2026 — taken directly from the official 'Fee & Levy Schedule 2026' PDF. A separate Curriculum Levy of 1,625 ap

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Catholic Girls Lower-fee Est. 1947

Low-fee Catholic girls' secondary college (Years 7-12) in Enfield, 6 km north of the Adelaide CBD, with income-banded tuition.

Y12 fee 2026

$5,600/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$3,150

ICSEA

954

Year levels

7-12

Best for: ICSEA 954 (ACARA) — a low-fee, accessible Catholic girls' college pitched well below the Adelaide independent average; 2026 fees held flat to 2025 for lower-income bands

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 954 (ACARA) — a low-fee, accessible Catholic girls' college pitched well below the Adelaide independent average; 2026 fees held flat to 2025 for lower-income bands
  • Income-banded tuition (Band 1 full fee, Band 2 mid, Band 3 School Card) so families pay according to gross household income — the senior Year 12 full fee is only $5,600 plus a $200 ICT levy
  • Founded 1947 by the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Chevalier MSC tradition); 1:1 laptop programme with each student issued an OLSH College device, and an established VET pathway with subsidy scheme

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 tuition $5,600 and Year 7 $3,150 are the 2026 Band 1 (full fee) rates taken directly from the school's official 2026 Fee Information PDF; add a $200 ICT levy per year. OLSH operates three income bands (full

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Anglican Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1847

Anglican boys school in Hackney, Adelaide. One of Australia's oldest boys' schools with strong rowing and rugby tradition

Y12 fee 2026

$34,760/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$32,970

ICSEA

Year levels

Reception-Year 12

Boarding: $31,860/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: One of Australia's oldest boys' schools with strong rowing and rugby tradition

Standout programs

  • One of Australia's oldest boys' schools with strong rowing and rugby tradition
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
  • 8 Nobel Laureate alumni

Common questions

Private Schools FAQs, North Adelaide

How much do private schools cost in North Adelaide (North Adelaide) in 2026?

Elite independent schools (Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College): $42,000-$55,000/year for Year 12. Mid-tier independents: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000 on top. Year 7-9 fees typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Total K-12 cost: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic systemic. Add $5,000-$15,000/year for uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition.

When should I apply for a private school?

Elite schools (Scotch, Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar): apply at birth or before age 2 for Year 7 entry. Waiting lists at top schools are 1,000+ children. Mid-tier independents: apply 2-4 years before entry year. Catholic systemic: 12-24 months before entry year. Most competitive entry points: Reception (limited places open most spots), Year 7 (start of secondary, biggest intake), Year 11 (VCE/HSC start). Apply to 4-8 schools simultaneously to maximise options.

What's ICSEA and how does it relate to school quality?

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-economic background of a school's community. Average is 1000. Elite private schools typically score 1180-1230. ICSEA correlates strongly with academic outcomes, but it measures family advantage, not school teaching quality. To assess teaching quality, look at "value-added" data (how much the school improves students above their starting point), Education Department websites publish this. A school with ICSEA 1200 should produce strong results; a school with ICSEA 1100 producing strong results is doing more impressive teaching.

Are private school scholarships realistic to get?

Top elite schools: 5-15 academic scholarships per year for Year 7 entry, 200-500 applicants. Highly competitive, typically requires top 1% performance on ASCAS test plus interview. Mid-tier schools: easier scholarships available, often 30-50% fee reduction. Music scholarships at most schools: less competitive than academic, requires 5+ years instrument experience and grade 6-7 AMEB level. Sport scholarships: rare, mostly for boarding. Financial assistance (means-tested): 5-30% of places at most schools. Apply to 3-5 schools simultaneously to maximise chances.

Catholic vs Independent, which should I choose?

Catholic systemic schools (parish-funded): $4,000-$10,000/year, generally similar academic outcomes to mid-tier independents, religious instruction (Catholic but increasingly inclusive), community-focused, lower socio-economic mix. Independent schools (privately governed): $25,000-$55,000/year, broader extracurricular options, smaller classes, more international students, stronger university preparation, higher ATAR outcomes. Catholic congregational schools (Loreto, Xavier, Mary MacKillop College, etc.) bridge the two, Catholic ethos but independent governance, fees $20,000-$35,000. Many families choose Catholic for primary, independent for secondary.

Are private schools worth the cost?

Research is mixed. Australian Productivity Commission analysis shows private schools deliver 5-8 ATAR points improvement over government schools on average, but much of this is explained by socio-economic background, not teaching quality. Top selective government schools (NSW: Sydney Boys/Girls High, James Ruse; VIC: Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson) consistently outperform top private schools at zero cost. Private school benefits are real (network, extracurriculars, smaller classes, pastoral care) but financial cost is significant, $500,000 invested at age 5 instead would be worth $1.5M+ at age 18 for university and house deposit help.

How do I find the best school for my child?

Visit open days at 5-8 schools matching your geographic and budget criteria. Talk to current parents (often more revealing than school marketing). Ask schools for: median ATAR (or NAPLAN value-added data for primary), retention rate from Year 7 to 12, specific strengths in your child's areas of interest, pastoral care approach, school culture. Match school strengths to your child, academic powerhouse for high achievers, more pastoral schools for sensitive children, sport-focused for athletic kids, music-strong for musicians. Don't just pick the highest-fee school.

What's the application process for private schools?

Standard process: 1) Register interest at school website (often $50-$200 fee), 2) Submit application form with academic reports and references (12-24 months before entry typically), 3) Sit assessment test (Cooperative Scholarship Test, AAS test, or school-specific), 4) Attend family interview, 5) Receive offer or waitlist position. Many schools require non-refundable enrolment fee ($1,500-$5,000) to secure place. Most schools require 1 term notice plus a fee of one term's tuition if you change your mind after enrolment.