Private School Fees in ACT (2026)
Fees are one of the biggest factors when choosing a non-government school. The figures below cover 23 Australian Capital Territory schools with published fees (8 Catholic, 15 independent). Tap any school for its full year-by-year fee table.
Schools compared
23
8 Catholic · 15 Independent
Median top annual fee
$9,300
Median Year 7 (Independent)
$12,994
Annual fees by year level in ACT
| Year level | Lower (P25) | Median | Upper (P75) | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $9,180 | $10,899 | $20,060 | 8 |
| Year 1 | $4,360 | $8,600 | $12,850 | 17 |
| Year 3 | $4,360 | $9,100 | $12,850 | 17 |
| Year 6 | $4,360 | $9,600 | $14,215 | 18 |
| Year 7 | $8,220 | $10,624 | $14,600 | 16 |
| Year 9 | $8,220 | $11,804 | $15,850 | 16 |
| Year 10 | $7,093 | $11,308 | $15,850 | 17 |
| Year 11 | $8,220 | $13,875 | $17,720 | 14 |
| Year 12 | $8,220 | $13,975 | $17,720 | 15 |
Most expensive schools in ACT
| School | Sector | Top annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Girls Grammar School · Deakin | Independent | $31,820 |
| Canberra Grammar School · Red Hill | Independent | $28,475 |
| Radford College · Bruce | Independent | $23,340 |
| Orana Steiner School · Weston | Independent | $17,720 |
| Burgmann Anglican School · Gungahlin | Independent | $15,850 |
| Brindabella Christian College · Lyneham | Independent | $15,450 |
| Canberra Montessori School · Holder | Independent | $14,215 |
| St Edmund's College - Canberra · Griffith | Independent | $14,200 |
| Trinity Christian School · Wanniassa | Independent | $14,150 |
| Daramalan College · Dickson | Independent | $12,428 |
Most affordable private schools in ACT
| School | Sector | Top annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Primary School · Charnwood | Catholic | $1,956 |
| St Francis of Assisi Primary School · Calwell | Catholic | $1,956 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School · Nicholls | Catholic | $1,956 |
| Islamic School of Canberra · Weston | Independent | $3,500 |
| St Clare's College · Griffith | Catholic | $3,972 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Primary School · Kambah | Catholic | $4,360 |
| Canberra Christian School · Mawson | Independent | $4,947 |
| St Francis Xavier College · Florey | Catholic | $6,143 |
| St Mary MacKillop College · Isabella Plains | Catholic | $7,333 |
| Covenant Christian School · Gordon | Independent | $8,220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are private school fees in ACT?
Across the 23 non-government schools with published fees on AroundSchools, the median top annual fee in Australian Capital Territory is about $9,300 — with a very wide range between schools.
What is the most expensive private school in ACT?
Among schools with published fees, Canberra Girls Grammar School has the highest annual fee at about $31,820.
About this data
Fees are compiled by AroundSchools from each school's published fee schedules and represent annual day-tuition for local students — excluding boarding, enrolment and incidental levies. Schools revise fees every year; always confirm with the school before enrolling. Last updated July 2026.