Private School News helps Australian families make informed decisions about non-government schools. We publish guides to choosing a school, including comparing schools with My School, getting the most from tours and open days, the questions worth asking and boarding; to costs, including understanding fee schedules, budgeting, scholarships and bursaries and enrolment contracts; and to enrolling, including applications and waiting lists, how school funding works, school types and changing schools. Our cost planner helps families turn a school's published fees into a realistic multi-year total.
Why we exist
School choice is full of marketing, reputation and anxiety. Families deserve clear, independent information about how to compare schools fairly, what schooling really costs and what they're agreeing to when they sign an enrolment contract.
How we work
We write every guide in our own words. For facts about schools, funding, consumer law and government help, we rely on authoritative sources such as ACARA's My School, the Australian Government Department of Education, Moneysmart, the ACCC, state school regulators, Services Australia and published tribunal decisions. We list our sources on each page. We never invent statistics, fees, quotes or testimonials, we don't publish fee tables, and we don't rank or review schools.
Independence
Private School News (privateschoolnews.com.au) is an independent information site. We are not a school, school system, education department or regulator, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any school, organisation or agency named on this site, any previous operator of this domain, or any business with a similar name. Schools cannot pay for editorial coverage.
General information only
Our guides are general information, not legal or financial advice. Fees, policies and enrolment terms differ between schools and change over time, so always check directly with each school. For contract disputes, contact your state or territory consumer protection agency or get legal advice. For money worries, the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 offers free financial counselling.
Contact us
Spotted an error, or have a suggestion? Please use our contact page. We read every message, and we correct mistakes promptly.