Costs & Investment
Detailed tuition fees, accommodation options, uniform costs, and dynamic budget calculators.
Investment Portals
Annual Costs Breakdown
Annual School Fees
- Government public schools: AUD 8,000 - 15,000
- Catholic moral schools: AUD 12,000 - 20,000
- Private independent day: AUD 25,000 - 45,000
- Private boarding extra: AUD 15,000 - 35,000
Accommodation
- Homestay with meals: AUD 14,500 - 18,200
- School boarding house: AUD 15,000 - 35,000
- Guardian rental (approx): AUD 1,500 - 2,500/mo
Other Annual Costs
- Pocket money / transit: AUD 10,400 - 15,600
- School Uniforms: AUD 500 - 1,500
- Books & Supplies: AUD 500 - 1,000
- Compulsory OSHC: AUD ~550 - 650
- Guardian Services: AUD 2,000 - 4,000
Interactive Tools
Dynamic School Budget Estimator
Map your custom child education investment in real-time.
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Pocket money, uniforms, book codes, OSHC
Projected Annual Investment
AUD 42,850per year
*Values represent median state statistics. Subject to specific school quotes.
Example Annual Investment Tiers
Typical complete investment brackets mapped from current study files.
Budget Option
Around AUD 43,000 / year
Government school plus homestay with meals. Excellent foundational value.
Mid-Range Option
Around AUD 49,000 / year
Catholic school plus homestay with meals. Disciplined moral pastoral care.
Premium Option
Around AUD 72,000 / year
Private day school plus homestay with meals. High-tech facilities.
Elite Option
Around AUD 69,000 / year
Private boarding school on-campus. Structured routines and strong networks.