School fees
Who’s bankrolling Sydney’s private school fees? The bank of nan and pop
More parents are missing school payments as they struggle with massive mortgage payments. Cashed-up baby boomers are here to help.
- by Christopher Harris
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WA parents contribute less in school fees as cost of living bites
Before COVID-19 lockdowns, state public schools were gaining an average income of $357 per student for fees, charges and parent contributions. That number has been considerably lower in the years after.
- by Holly Thompson
The Sydney suburbs hit with the sharpest school fee rises
In some parts of Sydney, school fees have increased just 1 per cent. In others, the hikes are in the double digits.
- by Lucy Carroll
Are schools north or south of the river getting more expensive?
Private school fees across Western Australia have jumped significantly over the past year.
- by Holly Thompson
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Education
Stop slugging parents for school supplies, principals told
The NSW education secretary asked schools to refrain from asking families to bring in school supplies such as tissues, wet wipes and whiteboard markers.
- by Mary Ward
Perth private school fees jump up over six per cent, break $32,000 barrier
Six of Perth’s most prestigious schools will charge parents more than $30,000 annually.
- by Holly Thompson
What it costs to send your child to a WA school now – and in the future
New research shows school fees and a host of other major school expenses will increase by a staggering percentage within the next decade as living costs rise.
- by Holly Thompson
School fees or buy a house? The cost of putting a child through private school revealed
It costs half a million dollars to put a child through prep to year 12 at Victoria’s most expensive schools – and that’s not including uniforms and books.
- by Sherryn Groch
Fees at Sydney private schools hit almost $50,000 a year
The Scots College and SCEGGS Darlinghurst are among the schools charging the highest fees in 2024.
- by Lucy Carroll
Top Perth private schools charging parents $8000 just to secure a spot
Critics say the fees are designed to stop parents “school shopping” by joining multiple waiting lists, but then withdrawing applications once a spot is secured at a preferred option or after being offered a selective school place.
- by Holly Thompson
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Education
Private schools lock in high achievers as demand for scholarships rise
Demand for scholarship spots at Sydney’s private schools is rising, with at least 20 institutions offering places in year 4 and 5 in a bid to lock in high achievers before they reach high school.
- by Lucy Carroll