Christ Church Grammar School Fees 2026: Total Costs, Scholarships and Entry

Christ Church Grammar School fees for 2026 range from $24,132 a year in Pre-Primary to $37,173 a year for every year from Year 7 to Year 12 for Australian day students, according to the School’s official “Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026” (checked 13 November 2026). Boarding in Years 7 to 12 adds $31,815, for a combined $68,988 a year. New families also pay a non-refundable $200 application fee and a $9,294 enrolment fee when they accept an offer. All amounts are in Australian dollars, and a 2027 fee schedule was not published on the official site when we checked.

If you searched “Christ Church Grammar School fees” or “CCGS Perth fees”, the headline figure is only part of the answer. Parents also want to know what the fee actually covers (at Christ Church, a lot), what a full Pre-Primary-to-Year-12 education adds up to, how the waiting list and scholarships work, and how the School compares with other Perth boys’ schools such as Hale School and Scotch College. This page answers those questions from Christ Church’s own website and fee schedule, then sets it beside NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY (NGA) — a very different option: an online international school for ages 6–18 that opens in September 2027.

The short answer: who Christ Church suits — and who it doesn’t

• Suits: families who want a boys’ school from early childhood to Year 12 on one campus. Christ Church runs an Early Learning Community (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten), a Preparatory School (Pre-Primary to Year 6) and a Senior School (Years 7 to 12) at Claremont in Perth, with more than 1,750 students according to its history page.
• Suits: families who prefer one all-inclusive fee. The School describes its fees as “inclusive and comprehensive”: tuition covers camps and excursions, textbooks and course materials, software and ICT equipment, and study skills support.
• Suits: families who can apply early. The School is non-selective, and the main priority for an offer is the age at which a boy’s application is received — so the earlier, the better.
• Suits: regional Western Australian families looking for boarding. More than 100 boarders from Years 7 to 12 live in the Walters Boarding House, and several scholarships are aimed at regional boys.
• May not suit: families applying late for a main intake year. The School says a boy could be on the waiting list “for some years” and that an offer cannot always be guaranteed.
• May not suit: families who do not live in Perth or who move often. Christ Church is an in-person school, and overseas students below Year 7 must be accompanied by parents.
• May not suit: families with daughters, or children who are still at an early stage of learning English. International applicants must sit an English test, and the School says it is not an intensive language centre.

What Christ Church Grammar School is

Christ Church Grammar School was founded in 1910 by Canon William McClemans, the rector of Christ Church in Claremont, with just 10 students in a Preparatory School at the corner of Queenslea Drive and Stirling Highway. Its motto is “Deus Dux Doctrina Lux” (“God is our leader, learning is our light”). Today it is a boys’ day and boarding school with more than 1,750 students. The School calls itself non-selective and publishes its Year 12 results every year.

Christ Church Grammar School fees 2026 by year level (official)

All figures below come from the official Schedule of Fees and Charges page and the linked 2026 fee schedule (PDF), checked 13 November 2026. The schedule says the scale of fees “will apply for the 2026 academic year”.

Annual tuition for day students (Australian students)

One feature stands out: the Senior School fee is the same from Year 7 to Year 12, so the cost does not climb as boys move towards the WACE years. The tuition fee includes all academic, co-curricular and pastoral programs, camps and excursions, textbooks and course materials, study skills support, software and “the most up-to-date ICT equipment”, and family access to the gymnasium, swimming pool and Academic Resource Centre. There is no separate IT levy in the schedule. The boarding fee includes accommodation, all meals, a recreation program, 24/7 supervision, on-site nursing, internet and laundry.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

The Early Learning Community is charged by the number of days. Pre-Kindergarten is $22,448 a year for five days, $17,965 for four days, $13,482 for three days and $8,999 for two days. Kindergarten is $22,448 for five days, $17,965 for four days and $13,482 for three days. The schedule says the boy’s uniform “is the only additional cost” at this stage. The enrolment fee for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten is also $9,294, and paying it confirms the boy’s place for Pre-Primary entry.

Fees for overseas (full fee paying) students

Full fee paying overseas students pay a separate 2026 scale: Pre-Primary $38,096; Years 1 and 2 $44,777; Years 3 and 4 $45,903; Year 5 $47,855; Year 6 $53,658; Years 7 to 12 tuition $58,827; boarding $31,815; combined tuition and boarding $90,642 a year. Overseas students must pay by semester (two payments), and their application fee is $300.

One-off fees and other charges

• Application fee: $200 (including GST) for Australian citizens and residents; $300 for full fee paying overseas students. Non-refundable.
• Enrolment fee: $9,294, paid on acceptance of an offer. Non-refundable, non-transferable and not tax deductible. The School says it supports the School Foundation and capital development.
• Enrolment fee concessions: 10% for sons and grandsons of life members of the Old Boys’ Association; 50% for Year 11 and 12 entry; 50% for the fourth and subsequent boy in the same family.
• Optional extras: instrumental tuition $707 per term, instrument hire $78 per term, Music Record Book $5; Parents’ Association voluntary contribution $105 per family per year.
• Urban Boarding: day boarding $95 per day (Years 7–12, 3.05pm to 8.00pm, Monday to Thursday); short-term boarding $180 per night.
• Late payment: $150 if fees are outstanding 14 days after the start of term (unless arrangements are made); $20 dishonour fee per declined direct debit.

Discounts and payment options

Paying the full year in advance gives a 2.0% discount (for a Senior School day student, $36,430 instead of $37,173 — a saving of $743). Families can also pay by semester, by term (the default) or in ten monthly direct debit instalments from January to October. A 50% tuition discount applies to the fourth and subsequent sons when at least four boys attend at the same time. There is no general sibling discount for second or third sons in the schedule.

What Christ Church costs over the years (2026 prices)

Using only the 2026 figures above and assuming no fee rises (fees are normally reviewed every year, so real totals will be higher):

• First year in Year 7 (day): $37,173 tuition + $9,294 enrolment fee + $200 application fee = $46,667.
• Years 7 to 12 (day): 6 × $37,173 = $223,038, plus $9,294 + $200 = $232,532.
• Years 7 to 12 (boarder): 6 × $68,988 = $413,928, plus $9,294 + $200 = $423,422.
• Pre-Primary to Year 12 (day): $24,132 + 2 × $28,390 + 2 × $29,012 + $30,331 + $33,945 = $203,212 for the Preparatory School, plus $223,038 for the Senior School and $9,494 in one-off fees = $435,744.

Because the comprehensive fee already includes camps, textbooks and devices, the main extras to budget for are uniform, optional music tuition and the voluntary Parents’ Association contribution. For a broader view of how campus costs compare with learning online, see our guide to online vs in-person international school costs.

Scholarships, bursaries and government assistance

The Scholarships page lists academic, music, drama, boarding, general excellence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and philanthropic scholarships. Awards are at the Principal’s discretion, not every scholarship is awarded each year, and applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. The fee schedule says scholarships help with fees for eligible students from Year 7 onward.

Bursaries: no general means-tested bursary or fee-assistance program is described on the official pages we checked. The fee terms ask families who have difficulty paying to contact the Finance Department before the due date to discuss alternative arrangements. Government help: the School’s government financial assistance page points to the WA Secondary Assistance Scheme (for concession card holders with sons in the Senior School), the Australian Government’s Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme for eligible boarders, and travel subsidies for boarders from remote and regional WA.

Entry and admissions: entry years, waiting list and application fee

According to the official Offer timeline, the main intake years are Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 7, and boarders are accepted from Year 7 onwards. The process works like this:

1. Apply online with the non-refundable $200 application fee ($300 for full fee paying overseas students). The School advises applying “as soon as possible” — “the younger the better” — because a boy’s position on the waiting list depends on his age when the application is received.
2. Expression of interest: before the offer process for your intake year, the School emails to confirm you are still interested and invites you to a Principal’s tour.
3. Offer: the main priority is age at application; priority is also given to boys with immediate family links to Christ Church. The School says an offer cannot always be guaranteed.
4. Confirm the place by paying the $9,294 enrolment fee.
5. Transition year: activity days and orientation programs in the year before entry.

For Pre-Kindergarten, boys born on or before 30 June can start on or after their third birthday; boys born on or after 1 July start in Term 1 of the following year. Deferring to a later year is treated as a new application, with a new application date. Withdrawal requires one full term’s written notice (one semester for boarders), or one term’s fee is charged. For international applicants, the International students page requires an AEAS entrance test, a Perth-based local carer over 25 and Overseas Student Health Cover; students are usually admitted in Terms 1 and 3 only.

How a school day works: timetable, boarding and term dates

Christ Church is an in-person school on Perth time. In the Senior School, the day starts at 8.25am with a House tutorial and runs six periods to 3.05pm on a 10-day cycle; on most Thursdays it begins with Chapel and the Principal’s Assembly. In the Preparatory School, classes run from 8.25am to 3.10pm for Years 2 to 6, with earlier finishes for Pre-Kindergarten (2.30pm) and Kindergarten to Year 1 (3.00pm). Years 7 to 10 study English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical Education, plus electives including Chinese (Mandarin), French and Japanese.

The 2026 school year began on Tuesday 27 January, and Term 4 ends on Thursday 3 December. The 2027 term dates PDF shows Term 1 starting on Monday 25 January 2027. Boarders have their own dining room, a weekend recreation program and a Health Centre with 24-hour nursing cover next to the boarding house. If you want to see how a school day looks when classes are online instead, read how an online international school works.

Accreditation, WACE and university recognition

Year 12 graduates who meet the requirements receive the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and a statement of results; boys can also take VET courses and workplace learning for TAFE or apprenticeship pathways. The School is registered for overseas students under CRICOS 00433G. On its 2025 ATAR results page, Christ Church reports that 100% of eligible students received the WACE, 179 students completed an ATAR pathway, 57% of ATAR candidates achieved 90 or above and 13% achieved 99 or above, and 17 subjects were named “highest performing”. The Senior School curriculum pages we checked describe the WACE pathway; they do not mention the IB Diploma.

Christ Church vs nearby schools: Hale School, Scotch College and NGA (official data)

Families looking at Christ Church often also look at Hale School and Scotch College, two other independent boys’ schools in Perth with boarding. NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY (NGA) is a different kind of school altogether — online, for ages 6–18, and not yet open. Where a school does not publish a figure in a form we could check, we say so rather than estimate.

On published 2026 tuition, Hale is lower per year in Years 7 to 12, but Hale adds an IT levy, while Christ Church’s fee includes devices, textbooks and camps — so compare the full list of inclusions, not just the headline. The one-off fees are almost identical ($9,294 vs $9,300).

Sources: Christ Church Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026; Hale School Fees and Charges 2026 (local); Scotch College Fees page — all checked 13 November 2026. For more Australian comparisons, see our pages on Sydney Grammar School fees and Knox Grammar School fees.

Reviews and common concerns, answered honestly

“Is Christ Church worth around $37,000 a year?”

It depends on what your family values. The School’s published strengths are a comprehensive fee that already includes camps, textbooks and devices, a single campus from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, boarding, and strong published ATAR outcomes for a non-selective school. Against that, the total for Years 7 to 12 is more than $230,000 at 2026 prices before any fee rises. Compare what is included at each school you are considering, not just the annual figure.

“Will we actually get a place?”

Not always. The School is open about this: priority depends on how young a boy was when the application was received, and family links also count. Families who apply late for Year 7 may find themselves on a waiting list. If Christ Church is your first choice, applying early is the single most useful step.

“Do we need tutoring for an entrance test?”

For day entry, the official pages describe no academic entrance exam — offers follow the waiting list. A test applies to international applicants (AEAS, for English proficiency) and to Council Scholarship applicants (the scholarship examination on 20 February 2027 for 2028 entry).

“What extras should we budget for?”

Fewer than at many schools. The schedule lists uniform, optional instrumental music ($707 per term), the voluntary $105 Parents’ Association contribution, and Urban Boarding if you use it. The enrolment fee of $9,294 is the largest one-off cost.

“Is a boys-only school right for my son?”

This is a personal choice. Christ Church sets out its reasoning on its single-gender education page and runs programs such as “The Making of Men” in Year 9. The boarding page also mentions socials and dinners with students from neighbouring girls’ schools.

Alternatives to Christ Church Grammar School worth comparing

• Hale School: another Perth boys’ school with boarding from Year 7; 2026 Year 7 tuition $34,320 plus a $980 IT levy and a $9,300 Endowment Fee for the first child (official 2026 schedule).
• Scotch College (Perth): a boys’ school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Swanbourne; fees are published as a flipbook on the official site — check there for current figures.
• NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY (NGA): an online international school for ages 6–18 focused on Asia & Oceania, opening September 2027 (planned). Small live dialogue groups of about 8, subjects learned in English with a bilingual (English–Japanese) mentor, CEFR-based English levels and social co-creation projects. There is no academic entrance exam, no English requirement, and it can run alongside a local school or as the main school. Tuition is not yet published; NGA says it will be far more affordable than a typical international school, with no enrolment, facility or uniform fees. Be aware: NGA is not yet accredited, has no graduates yet, and its timetable is built for Asia–Oceania daytime. See the curriculum and timetable.

If your family is weighing online options more broadly, our online international schools comparison and our guide to online school options in Australia set out the choices side by side. Families moving between cities can also look at international schools in Sydney.

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FAQ

How much are Christ Church Grammar School fees per year?

For 2026, Australian day students pay $24,132 in Pre-Primary, $28,390 in Years 1–2, $29,012 in Years 3–4, $30,331 in Year 5, $33,945 in Year 6 and $37,173 a year in Years 7 to 12. Boarding adds $31,815 (combined $68,988). Paying the year in advance gives a 2.0% discount.

What one-off fees does Christ Church charge?

A non-refundable $200 application fee ($300 for overseas students) and a $9,294 enrolment fee on acceptance of an offer. The enrolment fee is halved for Year 11 and 12 entry and for the fourth and subsequent boy in a family.

Does Christ Church Grammar School have an entrance exam?

The School describes itself as non-selective; day places are offered from a waiting list, mainly by age at application. International applicants sit an AEAS English test, and Council Scholarship applicants sit a scholarship exam.

Can international students enrol at Christ Church?

Yes. Boys can enrol in Pre-Primary to Year 6 if accompanied by parents, and as boarders in Years 7 to 12. They need an AEAS test, a Perth-based local carer and Overseas Student Health Cover. The 2026 overseas fee for Years 7 to 12 is $58,827 tuition, or $90,642 with boarding.

Is Christ Church worth it, and what are the alternatives?

For families who want an all-inclusive boys’ school in Perth with boarding and strong published results — and who can apply early — many find it a good fit. Alternatives include Hale School, Scotch College and, for families who want learning from home with small live classes, NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY (opening September 2027, not yet accredited).

Tuition and admissions details were checked on the official websites on 13 November 2026. Schools revise fees every year — always confirm on the official site before applying.

Choosing calmly, with the whole picture

Christ Church Grammar School is a long-established Perth boys’ school with an unusually inclusive fee and a clear, early-application waiting list. Whether it is right for your son depends on timing, budget across all the years, where your family lives and what kind of learning suits him. Take your time, visit, and compare the full costs. If you would like to keep an online option in view as well, NGA shares its timetable, trial classes and tuition first with its email list.

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