Private School Fees in NT (2026)
Fees are one of the biggest factors when choosing a non-government school. The figures below cover 20 Northern Territory schools with published fees (9 Catholic, 11 independent). Tap any school for its full year-by-year fee table.
Schools compared
20
9 Catholic · 11 Independent
Median top annual fee
$6,230
Median Year 7 (Independent)
$7,400
Annual fees by year level in NT
| Year level | Lower (P25) | Median | Upper (P75) | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,395 | $3,950 | $5,702 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $3,395 | $3,950 | $7,243 | 15 |
| Year 6 | $3,950 | $5,255 | $7,243 | 15 |
| Year 7 | $5,950 | $6,281 | $10,615 | 13 |
| Year 9 | $6,963 | $7,580 | $14,453 | 11 |
| Year 10 | $2,692 | $6,685 | $12,320 | 12 |
| Year 11 | $6,189 | $7,810 | $15,412 | 9 |
| Year 12 | $3,875 | $6,740 | $11,630 | 12 |
Most expensive schools in NT
| School | Sector | Top annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Rendall School · Berrimah | Independent | $16,765 |
| The Essington School · Rapid Creek | Independent | $15,412 |
| The Essington School · Rapid Creek | Independent | $15,412 |
| St Philip's College · Alice Springs | Independent | $12,535 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran College · Howard Springs | Independent | $7,810 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Howard Springs Campus · Howard Springs | Independent | $7,580 |
| Milkwood Steiner School · Berrimah | Independent | $7,500 |
| Nhulunbuy Christian School · Nhulunbuy | Independent | $7,300 |
| The Alice Springs Steiner School · Alice Springs | Independent | $6,963 |
| The Alice Springs Steiner School · Alice Springs | Independent | $6,271 |
Most affordable private schools in NT
| School | Sector | Top annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Karama · Karama | Catholic | $1,328 |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School · Rapid Creek | Catholic | $1,368 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School · Humpty Doo | Catholic | $1,897 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College · Wadeye | Catholic | $2,956 |
| O'Loughlin Catholic College · Karama | Catholic | $3,105 |
| St John's Catholic College - Darwin · The Gardens | Catholic | $3,608 |
| MacKillop Catholic College - Johnston · Johnston | Catholic | $3,875 |
| Living Waters Lutheran School · Alice Springs | Independent | $3,950 |
| St Joseph's Catholic College - Katherine · Katherine | Catholic | $4,969 |
| OLSH Catholic College - Alice Springs · Alice Springs | Catholic | $6,189 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are private school fees in NT?
Across the 20 non-government schools with published fees on AroundSchools, the median top annual fee in Northern Territory is about $6,230 — with a very wide range between schools.
What is the most expensive private school in NT?
Among schools with published fees, Haileybury Rendall School has the highest annual fee at about $16,765.
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.