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School Fees Report 2024

School Fees Report 2024

How much are private school fees in Australia?

With 44% of Year 12 students attending a non-Government school in Australia, private school fees are a huge investment for parents.


The Edstart School Fees Report is an annual report designed to help you understand the trends in school fees at non-Government schools across the country. Our 2024 report analysed fees from 703 schools, looking at the cost of tuition, compulsory additional fees and boarding fees.

Key findings

Non-Government school fees have risen by an average of 5.85% across Australia, up from 4.49% in the previous year, as schools face higher operating costs due to inflation in the economy and increasing wage pressures.

Average National Increase

5.85%

% of schools with no increase

8%

% with increases below inflation

46%

Map of Australia listing percentage of fee increase in each state

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For the detailed analysis of the latest trends in school fees, download a copy of the report below.


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About Edstart

Edstart is a leading technology and financial services company providing payment services for education.


We offer fee management solutions to schools to help improve the payment and collection experience, and flexible payment plans for parents to help align school fees with their budget. Our goal is to help make education costs sustainable, flexible and easier to manage for schools, families and students.

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