Private Schools Adelaide 2026: Fees, Enrolment & Guide

Schools in Adelaide 2026

Adelaide has a well-established school market across the government, Catholic and independent sectors. South Australia has a strong Catholic school tradition and a competitive independent school sector. education.sa.gov.au

SA Government Schools

SA government schools are free for Australian citizens and permanent residents. SA has a specialist selective schools program, Schools of Excellence, and language specialist schools at various sites across Adelaide. Adelaide has several academically selective government schools including Glenunga International High School (language, IB) and others.

Catholic Schools in Adelaide

Catholic Education South Australia oversees a large network of Catholic systemic schools. Fees are generally moderate, $2,000-$8,000+/year for secondary.

Independent Private Schools in Adelaide

Adelaide's independent schools include St Peter's College, Prince Alfred College, Pembroke School, Pulteney Grammar, Walford Anglican School for Girls, Wilderness School, Mercedes College, Christian Brothers College and many others. Adelaide's independent school fees are generally lower than Sydney and Melbourne, many leading schools charge $12,000-$28,000/year.

How to Compare Schools in Adelaide

Use myschool.edu.au for NAPLAN data and school profiles. SA Year 12 results (SACE) are administered by the SACE Board of South Australia.

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