Boarding Schools NSW
In Australia, especially in NSW, families are fortunate to have an abundance of quality schools to choose from. There’s a school for your child, whether you live in the heart of Sydney or its outer reaches in regional NSW.
There are a lot of boarding schools in NSW, how do you choose the right one for your child?
- Compare your family values to the schools you’re considering.
- See what extracurricular programmes the school offers.
- Attend one of our Boarding Schools Expo events where the schools you are most interested in are attending.
- Make sure that you’re comfortable with the school fees.
- Look at whether there are scholarships or bursaries available.
- Involve your child in the decision-making process.
Search Boarding Schools in NSW
Use our search filter to browse Australia’s boarding schools by state, gender or location.
Click through to school profiles to discover more about what they have to offer.
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Abbotsleigh
Wahroonga, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Girls
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: Yr 7 $39,400 - Yr 12 $41,960
Boarding Only: $33,460 all year levelsAscham School
Edgecliff, Sydney
Boarding: 7 - 12 Students
Religion: Non-denominationalView School FeesTuition Fee: Contact Enrolments Office
Boarding Only: Boarding Assistance Bursaries available upon applicationBarker College
Hornsby, Sydney
Boarding: 10 - 12 Co-ed
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesCalrossy Anglican School Tamworth
Tamworth, NSW, Tamworth
Boarding: 7-12 Boys / 7-12 Girls
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesCranbrook School
Bellevue Hill, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Boys
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: Yr 7-10 $50,478- Yr 11/12 $52,470
Boarding Only: $46,602Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Tamworth
Boarding: 7-12 Boys
Religion: NoneView School FeesTuition Fee: Nil, other than elective subject costs
Boarding Only: $14,312 p.a.Frensham
Mittagong, Mittagong, Southern Highlands NSW
Boarding: 7 – 12 Girls
Religion: Christian non-denominationalView School FeesTuition Fee: 2026 Tuition Fees: Years 7 to 10 $43,773 | Years 11 to 12 $47,267
Boarding Only: 2026 Boarding Fees: Years 7 to 12 $35, 664
Sibling discount: YesHurlstone Agricultural High School
Glenfield, Sydney
Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-ed
Religion: Non-DenominationalView School FeesTuition Fee: $0
Boarding Only: $13,895Kambala
Rose Bay, Sydney
Boarding: 7 – 12
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: From Yr 7 $47,000 - Yr 12 $48,800
Boarding Only: Yrs 7 -12 $32,240
Sibling discount: YesKincoppal-Rose Bay School
Rose Bay, Rose Bay, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Girls
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: From Yr 7 $39,508 to Yr 12 $43,272
Boarding Only: $36,576
Sibling discount: YesKinross Wolaroi School
Orange
Boarding: 7–12 Co-ed
Religion: Uniting ChurchView School FeesKnox Grammar School
Wahroonga, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Boys
Religion: Uniting ChurchView School FeesTuition Fee: From $34,860 [ Year 7] to $36,840 [ Years 11-12]
Boarding Only: $34,110Loreto Normanhurst
Normanhurst, Sydney
Boarding: 7 – 12 Girls
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: $32,265 (Year 7 to 10); $36,534 (Year 11 & 12)
Boarding Only: $36,624
Sibling discount: YesMacquarie Anglican Grammar School – Dubbo
Dubbo
Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-ed
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesMount Erin Boarding
Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga
Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-ed
Religion: CatholicView School FeesNEGS
Armidale
Boarding: 5-12 Girls
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: $8,412 (yr 5) to $21,900 (yr 12)
Boarding Only: $23,394 - $26,418
Sibling discount: YesNewington College
Stanmore, Sydney
Boarding: Years 9 - 12 Boys
Religion: Uniting ChurchView School FeesTuition Fee: $44,298(Yr7) - $48,141 (Yr12)
Boarding Only: $38,394 (including a GST component)
Sibling discount: YesPLC Armidale
Armidale
Boarding: 5 - 12 Girls
Religion: PresbyterianView School FeesTuition Fee: From $6,192 to $30,480 per year
Boarding Only: From $25,392 per year
Sibling discount: YesPLC Sydney
Croydon, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Girls
Religion: PresbyterianView School FeesTuition Fee: From Year 7 - Year 12: $39,900 - $43,260 pa. International students fees from Year 7 - Year 12: $46,140 - $49,500 pa.
Boarding Only: $39,840 pa
Sibling discount: YesPymble Ladies’ College
Pymble, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Girls
Religion: Uniting ChurchView School FeesRavenswood School for Girls
Gordon, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12
Religion: Uniting ChurchView School FeesRed Bend Catholic College
Forbes
Boarding: 7-12 Co-ed
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: Yrs 7-10 $3,530 / Yrs 11-12 $3,950
Boarding Only: From $13,000 - $16,610St Catherine’s School Sydney
Waverley, Sydney
Boarding: Years 7 to 12
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: From $43,964 to $47,059
Boarding Only: $33,264St Francis De Sales Regional College
Leeton
Boarding: 7-12 Co-ed
Religion: ChristianView School FeesSt Gregory’s College
Gregory Hills, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Boys
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: Year 7; $10,410* - Year 12; $11,610 (*includes Year 7 Stationary pack)
Boarding Only: Full Time 7 Days Boarding Fees - Years 7-12; $30,579 (Tuition Fees extra)
Sibling discount: YesSaint Ignatius’ College Riverview
Lane Cove, Sydney
Boarding: 6 - 12 Boys
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: From $32,210 - $37,440
Boarding Only: From $24,310 - $25,950
Sibling discount: YesSt Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill
Hunters Hill, Sydney
Boarding: 7 to 12 Boys
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: $47,709 (inc. morning tea, lunch and dinner, as well as after hours supervised study till 8.00pm on weeknights)
Boarding Only: $19,107
Sibling discount: YesSt Paul’s College, Walla Walla NSW
Walla Walla
Boarding: 7–12 Co-ed
Religion: Lutheran Church of AustraliaView School FeesTuition Fee: From Yr 7 $6820 to Yr 12 $10590 pa
Boarding Only: Weekly $13490, Full $17820
Sibling discount: YesSt Paul’s International College
Moss Vale
Boarding: 7–12 Co-ed
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: Yr 7&8 $8,000 / Yr 9&10 $8,500 / Yr 11&12 $9,500
Boarding Only: $30,000
Sibling discount: YesSt Scholastica’s College
Glebe, Sydney
Boarding: 7 - 12 Girls
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: Check website for up-to-date fees schedule
Boarding Only: Check website for up-to-date fees schedule
Sibling discount: YesSt Stanislaus’ College
Bathurst
Boarding: 7 - 12 Boys
Religion: CatholicView School FeesTuition Fee: Year 7 $7,500 - Year 12 $9,600
Boarding Only: Weekly (4 night) $15,500; Weekly (5 night) $19,500; Full time $27,200
Sibling discount: YesSt Vincent’s College, Potts Point
Potts Point, Sydney
Boarding: 7 - 12 Girls
Religion: CatholicView School FeesScots All Saints College
Bathurst, Bathurst, NSW
Boarding: 7 – 12 for Boys and Girls
Religion: PresbyterianView School FeesTuition Fee: Year 7 - $14,952, Year 8 - $16,152, Years 9&10 - $19,096, Years 11&12 - $21,390 p.a.
Boarding Only: Years 7-12 - $27,984
Sibling discount: YesShore
North Sydney, CBD, City, North Shore, North Sydney, Sydney
Boarding: 7 - 12 Boys
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesSnowy Mountains Grammar School
Jindabyne, Jindabyne
Boarding: Year 7-12 Co-ed
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: From Year 7 $15,288 to Year 12 $17,412
Boarding Only: Full time boarding is $8,586 per term Year 7 - 11 and $9,597 per term for Year 12
Sibling discount: YesTara Anglican School for Girls
North Parramatta, Sydney
Boarding: 5–12 Girls
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: Visit the Tara Website
Boarding Only: Visit the Tara Website
Sibling discount: YesThe Armidale School (TAS)
Armidale, NSW
Boarding: 6 - 12 Co-ed
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: See website for details
Boarding Only: See website for details
Sibling discount: YesThe King’s School
Parramatta, Moss Vale, Sydney
Boarding: Years 3 to 12 (Boys)
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: Yr 7 $43,675 – Yr 12 $47,045 (net amount payable)
Boarding Only: Yr 7 $34,128 – Yr 12 $35,856
Sibling discount: YesThe King’s School Tudor House
Bowral, Moss Vale
Boarding: 3-6 Boys & Girls
Religion: AnglicanView School FeesTuition Fee: Refer to the Tudor House website
Boarding Only: Refer to the Tudor House website
Sibling discount: YesThe McDonald College
North Strathfield, Sydney
Boarding: 7 – 12 All genders
Religion: N/AView School FeesTuition Fee: Please visit the website
Boarding Only: Please visit the website
Sibling discount: YesThe Scots College, Sydney
Bellevue Hill, Bellevue Hill, Sydney
Boarding: 5 – 12 Boys
Religion: PresbyterianView School FeesThe Scots School Albury
North East Victoria, Riverina NSW, Albury, Wodonga
Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-educational
Religion: Uniting ChurchView School FeesTuition Fee: From $7,500 to $22,900 p.a.
Boarding Only: $18-200 - $19,100 Weekly Boarding $22,200 - $23,500 Full Time Boarding
Sibling discount: YesWenona
Frenchs Forest, North Sydney, Sydney
Boarding: 7-12 Girls
Religion: Non-denominationalView School FeesTuition Fee: Please contact the Enrolments Office
Boarding Only: Please contact the Enrolments Office
Sibling discount: YesYanco Agricultural High School
Yanco, Leeton, Yanco
Boarding: 7-12 Co-edView School FeesTuition Fee: Nil other than elective subject fees
Boarding Only: $15,000
Sibling discount: Yes
Use our location map of NSW & ACT Boarding Schools to find all the options in your area and to consider a distance that will work for your family.
Boarding Schools Expo - Free Admission
Excited to discover any of these NSW Boarding Schools in person? Then head to our Boarding Expo pages to find information on our events.
Dubbo Expo
Friday 15 May 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 16 May 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmDRTCC, 155 Darling Street Dubbo NSW
Wagga Wagga Expo
Friday 29 May 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 30 May 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmBolton Park Stadium, 50 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW
Moree Pop-up
Thursday 23 July 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pmMoree War Memorial Hall, 34 Balo Street Moree NSW
Tamworth Expo
Friday 24 July 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 25 July 2026, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmTRECC, Greg Norman Drive, Tamworth NSW
FAQS
Are boarding schools common in NSW?
Boarding schools are a well-established and popular choice in New South Wales. For many families—particularly those living in regional and rural areas—boarding offers access to schools, subjects and opportunities that might not be available closer to home.
In metropolitan areas, boarding is also chosen for different reasons: a strong sense of community, structured routines, co-curricular programs, and the chance for students to develop independence and resilience in a supportive environment.
NSW has one of the largest and most diverse selections of boarding schools in Australia, with options across boys’, girls’ and co-educational settings, as well as religious and non-denominational schools. With a wide range of academic, sporting, arts and agricultural opportunities on offer, boarding is a popular and trusted choice for families across NSW.
Advantages of NSW boarding schools
Students at NSW boarding schools benefit from more than just classroom learning. Boarding offers:
A wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
Daily life alongside peers from diverse backgrounds and communities
Experience-based learning that supports independence, confidence and personal growth
What makes a boarding school different from a day school?
Academic Excellence
Independent and selective government high schools in NSW are well-known for their high academic standards. They often go beyond traditional classroom learning, incorporating experience-based approaches that help students apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
Many of these schools have smaller class sizes, giving students more opportunities to engage with teachers and peers. These close-knit learning environments provide strong support and encouragement, helping students build confidence and achieve a higher standard of education.
Extracurricular Activities
While NSW boarding schools are academically challenging, they also provide ample opportunities for students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Boarding life encourages students to get involved and contribute to the school community, often bringing energy and spirit to everything the school offers.
From sports and creative pursuits to leadership and community programs, NSW boarding schools offer a wide range of activities that help students grow, develop new skills, and reach their full potential.
How much do boarding schools cost?
Boarding school fees are typically broken down into boarding costs and tuition costs, though prices do typically vary depending on location and exclusivity. As a guide, families should plan on paying around $25k to $33k in tuition and around $25k in boarding during secondary years. For more information go to our Fees Directory.
Expo activities
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The School of the EXPO Award celebrates genuine connection between families and schools. Voted on by families attending each event, the award recognises schools that stand out for their friendliness, presentation, and knowledge of boarding life. It’s a fun, interactive way for families – and their children – to engage with the schools in the room, while giving exhibitors valuable feedback on what resonates most. Each winning school receives a free registration for the following year’s Expo in recognition of their excellence.
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