Annesley Junior School vs St Peter's College Adelaide

	A Annesley Junior School Adelaide, Australia	S St Peter's College Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$11,285	Fees / year A$2,700 - 32,910
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 1,383
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1902	Opened 1847
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at 28 Rose Terrace, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia. It sits on the city fringe of Adelaide, just beyond the South Parklands. The campus is accessible by public transport and is close to central Adelaide. The front office operates Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm.	Location St Peter's College sits on a single 90-acre campus just two kilometres from the Adelaide city centre in South Australia 5069. The campus features a blend of heritage-listed and modern buildings with extensive sports facilities. The school serves students from Early Years to Year 12 on this site.
Stages	Stages Early Learning Centre (2–5 years) and Primary School (Reception to Year 6).	Stages Early Years; Junior School (Prep to Year 6); Middle Years (Years 7–8); Senior Years (Years 9–12).
School type	School type Co-educational, ELC–Year 6 school.	School type Anglican boarding and day school for boys.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a Personalised Learning Team to tailor learning for individual and collective needs. The team includes a Coordinator of Personalised Learning and Student Support Officers who work with allied health professionals to provide adjustments and targeted support in areas such as literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning.	Additional learning support Keystone Support Centre provides learning support and technology assistance; Junior School runs a Learning Assistance Program (LAP) offering prescriptive literacy support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Uniting Church.	Religious affiliation Anglican
School day structure	School day structure Primary School bell times: Start 8:45am; Morning Break 11:05am–11:45am; Afternoon Break 1:15pm–1:55pm; End of School Day 3:30pm. There is supervision 15 minutes before the start and 15 minutes after the finish. OSHC is available after school until 6:00pm; the Early Learning Centre operates from 7:30am to 6:00pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus transport is arranged through Roundabout Charter for Prep to Year 6 (buses expected to arrive by 8:15am and depart no later than 3:45pm); a Morning Shuttle Service runs from Walford Anglican School for Girls to St Peter's College, departing Walford at 8:00am and arriving at the Junior School Administration Building at about 8:25am.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Enrolment Fees - Application fee: AUD 50 (non-refundable) payable at the time of applying. - Enrolment (confirmation) fee: AUD 500 (non-refundable) payable to confirm an offered place. Tuition fees — Primary School (Reception to Year 6) - Annual all-inclusive Primary School fee: AUD 11,285 per annum. This all-inclusive fee incorporates tuition, stationery and a wide range of learning activities and excursions. - Per-term amount (school year divided into four terms): AUD 2,821.25 per term (AUD 11,285 ÷ 4). Fees for each term are invoiced on a termly basis in the middle of the preceding term. - Sibling discounts for Primary School: 10% discount on the annual Primary fee for the second sibling, 15% for the third sibling and 20% for the fourth sibling. The Quest (camp / experiential learning charges) - Year 1: AUD 70. - Year 2: AUD 120. - Year 3: AUD 470. - Year 4: AUD 620. - Year 5: AUD 1,120. - Year 6: AUD 1,600. Camps/Quest fees for Years 3–6 are based on the cost of the experience per student and are invoiced in advance in the term in which they take place. Early Learning Centre (ELC) fees - Permanent daily rate: AUD 141.00 per day. - Casual daily rate: AUD 148.00 per day. - Weekly rate (5 days): AUD 650.00 per week. - The ELC operates as a long day care program (7:30am to 6:00pm, 49 weeks per year); ELC fees cover the educational program and nappies where applicable. Families registered with Centrelink may apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS); families must provide their own and their child's Customer Reference Number and date of birth to claim CCS. ELC fees are invoiced fortnightly in arrears and are payable on receipt. ELC fees may be charged at half the usual rate during the first two weeks of January when the school reopens after the Christmas closure. OSHC & Vacation Care fees (Outside School Hours Care) - Before School Care: AUD 17.60 (permanent) / AUD 21.00 (casual) per session. - After School Care: AUD 32.00 (permanent) / AUD 38.00 (casual) per session. - Vacation Care: AUD 68.00 per day plus excursion/incursion costs where applicable. OSHC and Vacation Care fees are invoiced fortnightly in arrears and are payable on receipt. No CCS can be claimed against late pick-up fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Primary School fees are invoiced termly in the middle of the term preceding the term to which the fees relate (for example, Term 2 fees are invoiced mid Term 1). Primary fees may be paid in full by the last day of the term preceding the term to which they relate, or by a Direct Debit arrangement (monthly/fortnightly) that may commence in Term 4. - ELC, OSHC and Vacation Care fees are invoiced fortnightly in arrears; these invoices are payable immediately on receipt. - Accepted payment methods include credit card, EFT (direct deposit), B-Pay, cheque, and automatic direct debit arrangements. The school can set up automatic direct debits on request to the accounts office. Uniform and some service purchases are available via the school's online ordering platforms (School Stream / Flexischools). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school offers Early Learning Centre and Primary (Reception–Year 6) programs only; there is no boarding provision for students. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform items (examples and retail prices): Short sleeve polo AUD 49.00; Long sleeve polo AUD 51.00; Shorts AUD 37.00; Long pants AUD 43.00; Skort AUD 37.00; Dress AUD 73.00; Rugby jumper AUD 84.00; Fleece jacket AUD 84.00; All-weather jacket AUD 92.00; Puffer vest AUD 78.00; School bag AUD 51.00; Bucket hat AUD 10.00; House bucket hat AUD 20.00; Beanie AUD 20.00; Communication folder (Reception–Yr 2) AUD 15.00. Uniform is sold via the school's online uniform shop. Stationery is included in the Primary all-inclusive fee. - ELC additional charges: specialist programs, excursions/incursions (charged per experience), and late pick-up penalties. Late pick-up fees are charged for ELC pick-ups after 6:00pm (example rate noted previously in school documentation as AUD 2.00 per minute for after-hours pick-up). - OSHC additional charges: excursions/incursions (charged separately) and late pick-up fees; vacation care daily rate may include additional activity charges. Refunds, withdrawals and fee adjustments - Application and enrolment fees are non-refundable. - No remission of fees is made for student absences. - Notice of withdrawal: Primary School students require one full school term's written notice to the Principal; ELC students generally require eight weeks' written notice (special rules apply for ELC students in their last term before Primary). If less than the required notice is given, a full term's fees (or fees equivalent as stated in policy) will be charged in lieu of notice. Camp/Quest fees are invoiced in advance for the term in which they take place and are payable by the last day of that term. - Overdue accounts may attract late payment fees, monthly interest (as set by School Council), recovery of collection expenses, suspension of access to other services (for example OSHC or uniform purchases), and in some cases withdrawal of the student after due process. Families experiencing genuine hardship should contact the Business Manager in advance to request a formal payment plan. Fee payment contact and administrative notes - Invoices and statements are emailed to families to the debtor account nominated on enrolment. For enrolment and accounts enquiries contact the school's enrolments or accounts teams as listed in school contacts. Uniform enquiries are handled by the school uniform team via uniforms@annesley.sa.edu.au; online uniform ordering is fulfilled via the school's online platform.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee: AUD 100 (non‑refundable). - Enrolment (confirmation) fee payable when a place is offered: AUD 2,600. Tuition, fixed charge, IT levy and total — annual and per‑term (3 instalments) and 10‑month instalment guidance - Prep (Annual total: AUD 18,750) - Breakdown shown as tuition + fixed charge + IT levy included in the annual total. Annual total: AUD 18,750. Per term (3 instalments): AUD 6,250. Ten‑month instalment amount: AUD 1,875. - Reception (Annual total: AUD 19,330) - Per term: AUD 6,443.33. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 1,933. - Year 1 (Annual total: AUD 20,190) - Per term: AUD 6,730. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,019. - Year 2 (Annual total: AUD 20,190) - Per term: AUD 6,730. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,019. - Year 3 (Annual total: AUD 22,730) - Per term: AUD 7,576.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,273. - Year 4 (Annual total: AUD 22,730) - Per term: AUD 7,576.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,273. - Year 5 (Annual total: AUD 25,280) - Per term: AUD 8,426.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,528. - Year 6 (Annual total: AUD 26,780) - Per term: AUD 8,926.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 2,678. - Year 7 (Annual total: AUD 31,220) - Per term: AUD 10,406.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,122. - Year 8 (Annual total: AUD 31,220) - Per term: AUD 10,406.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,122. - Year 9 (Annual total: AUD 31,220) - Per term: AUD 10,406.67. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,122. - Year 10 (Annual total: AUD 32,910) - Per term: AUD 10,970. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,291. - Year 11 (Annual total: AUD 32,910) - Per term: AUD 10,970. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,291. - Year 12 (Annual total: AUD 32,910) - Per term: AUD 10,970. Ten‑month instalment: AUD 3,291. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding annual fee (boarder residential charge): AUD 30,170 per year. Per term (3 instalments): AUD 10,056.67. Ten‑month instalment amount shown: AUD 3,017. Boarder incidentals and some boarder extras are charged separately when incurred. Other compulsory and typical additional charges - Fixed charges / levies: included in the annual totals above; the fixed levy covers compulsory curriculum camps (excluding rowing camps), curriculum tests, photography, student photocopying, student accident insurance and school publications. - IT levy: included in the annual totals above; covers IT infrastructure and internal IT helpdesk support. - Music tuition (private lessons): AUD 1,680 per annum (billed at the start of each semester). Instrument hire (where required) is AUD 450 per annum. These charges are additional to tuition and billed separately. - Early Learning Centre (where applicable): daily fee AUD 125; fixed charge (ELC) AUD 75 pa. - Voluntary Building Fund donation: AUD 600 per family (included on fee statement unless declined). This donation may be paid in three equal instalments (AUD 200) or under the ten‑month direct debit option as smaller monthly amounts. Contributions are tax‑deductible through the School Foundation. - Incidental and sundry charges: bus charges, interstate/overseas trips, study guides, non‑booklist textbooks, replacement diaries, unreturned library books and boarder incidentals are charged when incurred and are due within 30 days. Private purchases (stationery, textbooks, laptop purchases, uniform, music shop items) are additional. The Uniform Shop operates on campus and recycled uniform options are available. Discounts and sibling concessions - Sibling discount (for brothers attending concurrently): second brother 10%, third brother 20%, fourth and subsequent brother 30% (applies to tuition; does not apply to fixed charge, IT levy or boarding fees). - Early‑payment discount: 1.0% discount applies if the full year of fees (tuition, fixed charges, IT levy and boarding fees) is paid in full before 28 February of the year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fees are invoiced in three instalments each year on 31 January, 30 April and 31 July; invoices are due 30 days after the invoice date (standard due dates run to late February, late May and late August as applicable). Per‑term amounts are the annual totals divided across those three instalments. - Ten‑month instalment option: available (direct debit) with payments on the 16th of each month from February to November; ten‑month instalment amounts are published in the fee schedule and examples are shown above. To join the ten‑month plan, families enter details via the School's Keystone finance portal. - Late payment and arrears: a AUD 30 administration late fee applies to payments made after the due date. Interest may be charged on outstanding accounts at 10% per annum, calculated daily. Collection costs and legal fees for overdue accounts are recoverable by the School. Persistent non‑payment can lead to exclusion from optional trips and may result in the student being prevented from attending school or having the enrolment forfeited. Refunds and withdrawal terms - Withdrawal notice: parents must provide one term's written notice to the Director of Enrolments when withdrawing a student. Failure to provide the required notice will incur a full term's fee penalty equal to a full term's tuition plus the IT levy and fixed levies. The School may apply a holding fee of 25% of total tuition, IT and fixed levies if re‑entry is requested after a year away. Suspension or disciplinary exclusions do not attract fee refunds. - Sundry and activity charges (for example, music lessons, instrument hire, camps and trips) are billed in advance or when incurred and are generally non‑refundable if the service has commenced or insufficient notice of withdrawal is provided; specific conditions (such as notice periods for music lessons) apply. Methods of payment and practical payment information - BPAY (Biller code 8631): full payment of each statement can be made via internet banking using BPAY View. The BPAY reference appears on the fee statement. - Keystone / online credit card: payment by credit card is available via the Keystone portal; credit card merchant fees apply and are passed on at bank charge rates — listed as 1% for Visa, MasterCard and American Express. - Telephone payments by credit card are accepted via the Business Services number during business hours; in‑person merchant facilities are available at designated school offices. Cheques may be posted to Business Services (payable to St Peter's College). Cash is not accepted on campus for security reasons. - Statements and delivery: fee statements are emailed to parents/guardians; families can view transactions, statements and receipts via the Keystone finance tab. Notes on implementation of fees - The fixed levy and IT levy are compulsory and apply to all students, including those receiving scholarships or sibling discounts. Certain charges (for example, boarding incidentals, music-related consumables, bus charges and some excursions) are charged in addition to the tuition/fixed/IT figures above. Families may be offered payment options including the three‑instalment schedule or the ten‑month direct debit plan.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details English and Mathematics are taught with daily explicit instruction to develop foundational skills. The school combines the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the Australian Curriculum to guide learning, focusing on social, emotional and intellectual development in a personalised learning program. A strengths-based approach and an extensive Experiential and Entrepreneurial program prepare students to contribute to a changing world and to make their unique mark.	Curriculum details Senior School follows the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) framework for Years 11–12, with Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects and a broad elective program. Year 7 and Year 8 have compulsory subjects including English, Humanities, Mathematics (streamed), Science, Technology, Theology and Philosophy, Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Wellbeing; language options include Chinese, Chinese Language and Literature, French, EAL/D and Curriculum Support. Year 9 includes English, Geography and History (one semester each), Wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Theology and Philosophy, with four electives. Year 10 provides a broad electives program with a wide range of subjects such as Art, Design, Digital Technologies, Criminology, Game and App Development, and more. The Senior School runs School Enrichment Programs for advanced learners, including Maths@Saints, the Micro-Credentials Program, the Social Enterprise Funding Program, Curriculum Societies and a bespoke Elective Program, with differentiation and opportunities for individual students. The curriculum is aligned with SACE while also providing International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma outcomes; in 2024, 16 students completed the IB Diploma with an average score of 36.25.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 151 candidates completed the SACE in 2024; the median ATAR was 92.55 and 193 merits were achieved; five students attained an ATAR of 99.95. Sixteen students completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with an average score of 36.25 (median ATAR 91.58) and 21 IB merits. 160 of 174 graduates applied for tertiary study; 65.5% studied in South Australia, 20.69% interstate and 1.72% overseas. Of those pursuing tertiary places, 41% studied at the University of Adelaide, 37% at the University of South Australia and 6% at Flinders University.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Optional secondary pathways are offered through partnerships with Pulteney Grammar School, St John's Grammar School and Westminster School. Annesley graduates have enrolment preference within the partner schools' application timeframes, and St John's provides an Annesley Scholarship for Annesley graduates.	Higher education progression Post-school destinations show the majority pursue tertiary study in Australia; 65.5% studied in South Australia, 20.69% interstate and 1.72% overseas. Among those seeking tertiary places, 41% studied at the University of Adelaide, 37% at the University of South Australia and 6% at Flinders University.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented School Enrichment Programs tailor to interests, abilities and learner profiles, offering Maths@Saints, the Micro-Credentials Program, the Social Enterprise Funding Program, Curriculum Societies and a bespoke Elective Program. The School works with individual students on differentiated, custom enrichment projects to challenge high-ability learners.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Annesley Junior School is a co-educational ELC–Year 6 school with mid-fee pricing. It is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme World School. English and Mathematics are explicitly taught, alongside transdisciplinary inquiries and a broad specialist program. Through embedded entrepreneurial and experiential learning opportunities, students gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for today and the future. Applications can be submitted at any time for any year level from ELC to Year 6. The enrolment process begins with booking a personalised school tour, and families can apply using the Application For Admission (Apply Now) link. For enquiries contact School Enrolments via enrolments@annesley.sa.edu.au or on 8422 2211.	Admissions 1. Step 1: Application. Complete the application form for Early Years or Prep–Year 12. You will receive a letter confirming your son's application for admission. Families are encouraged to speak with the Enrolments Team to learn about any waiting lists for enrolment. 2. Step 2: Offers. Offers are made in March, two years prior to entry. Where possible, late enrolments are offered throughout the year. The main entry points are Early Years, Reception and Year 5, Years 7 and 8, and Year 10. 3. Step 3: Acceptance. At the time of offer, complete a contractually binding acceptance form and return it to the Enrolments Office by the designated date with the non-refundable enrolment fee. Once enrolment is confirmed, the School works in partnership with families to ensure a smooth and happy transition into the School.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships St Peter's College offers four types of scholarships: Academic, Boarding, General Excellence and Specialist Instrument. Scholarships provide fee remission and are subject to financial means testing. Boarding Scholarships are for students entering in Years 7–11 and provide remission of boarding fees and, in some cases, tuition fees; applications are open and close Friday 6 March 2026. General Excellence Scholarships are for students entering Years 9–11 and provide remission of tuition and, in some cases, boarding fees; applications for 2027 entry are open and close Friday 6 March 2026. Academic Scholarships are for current and prospective students entering Years 5 and 7; applicants sit the ACER Scholarship Examination and applications for 2026 and 2027 are closed. The Specialist Instrument Program, to be introduced in 2026, funds instrument tuition as a scholarship and is open to current students in Years 5–10 who are not already learning Tuba, Oboe or Bassoon; the first round of auditions is in Term 1, 2026. Enquiries about scholarships can be made via the form on the Scholarships page, and the Enrolments Team will follow up.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting lists exist for enrolment. The Enrolments Team can advise you of any waiting lists for enrolment.
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