Moreton Bay Boys' College vs Moreton Bay College

	M Moreton Bay Boys' College Brisbane, Australia	M Moreton Bay College Brisbane, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$5,227 - 17,256	Fees / year A$5,545 - 22,680
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Boys School, Co-educational	Type Girls School, Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 561	Pupils 1,257
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 1901
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at 302 Manly Road, Manly West, Brisbane, Queensland 4179, Australia. It sits in the Manly West suburb on Brisbane's Bayside, within the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, minutes from Moreton Bay and less than 15 km from the city centre. The campus covers 13 hectares of bushland with a 5.5-hectare nature sanctuary behind the classrooms.	Location 450 Wondall Road, Manly West, Brisbane, QLD 4179, Australia. The campus sits in the bayside suburb of Manly West, to the east of Brisbane. A dedicated Moreton Bay College & Moreton Bay Boys' College bus service operates to and from the Colleges with stops on TransLink routes.
Stages	Stages Prep to Year 12	Stages Early Learning Centre; Kindergarten; Primary (Prep–Year 6); Secondary (Year 7–12)
School type	School type Independent, single-sex boys' day school	School type Independent girls' day school
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Enhancement provides Academic Talent Development for intellectually gifted and academically talented boys, with in-class challenge and extension, depth and flexible pacing.	Additional learning support Personalised learning through the Learning Enhancement team; Learning Support provides differentiation with access to Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Vision and Hearing Specialists and Educational Psychologists for early intervention and ongoing individualised programming.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Affiliated with the Uniting Church	Religious affiliation Uniting Church
School day structure	School day structure School day commonly starts at 8:20 am and finishes at 3:10 pm as indicated in College bus guidelines.	School day structure Kindergarten 8:30am–2:30pm; Primary starts 8:25am with finish times from 2:30pm (Prep) to 3:00pm (Year 5–6). Morning Tea 10:20am–10:50am; Lunch 12:40pm–1:20pm. Secondary bell times follow the 8:20am–3:10pm schedule with multiple sessions and a standard school day.
Bus service details	Bus service details Dedicated bus service with four exclusive routes operated by Express Coaches for MBBC and Moreton Bay College students; inter-campus shuttle between MBC and MBBC is free; bookings via RollCall; seats reserved; inter-campus transfer is free.	Bus service details Dedicated bus service with exclusive MBC & MBBC coaches; all stops are TransLink stops; 2025 bus routes published; booking inquiries to buses@moretonbaycolleges.qld.edu.au.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Confirmation Fees - Application Fee (new domestic students): AUD 350 (non‑refundable). - Confirmation Fee (new domestic students): AUD 950 (non‑refundable; GST exempt). - International applicants: Application and other international‑student charges differ (example figures used for international enrolments include an Application Fee of AUD 550 and additional international charges such as an enrolment/confirmation fee and OSHC where applicable). Tuition fees (by year group) — full year and per term amounts - Kindergarten - Tuition (per year): AUD 5,227.44. - Tuition (per term): AUD 1,306.86. - Prep to Year 3 - Tuition (per year): AUD 11,904.00. - Tuition (per term): AUD 2,976.00. - Year 4 - Tuition (per year): AUD 12,648.00. - Tuition (per term): AUD 3,162.00. - Years 5–6 - Tuition (per year): AUD 13,848.00. - Tuition (per term): AUD 3,462.00. - Years 7–10 - Tuition (per year): AUD 16,800.00. - Tuition (per term): AUD 4,200.00. - Years 11–12 - Tuition (per year): AUD 17,256.00. - Typical per‑term amount (if invoiced over four terms): AUD 4,314.00. - Year 12 invoicing: Year 12 tuition is invoiced over Terms 1, 2 and 3 (term instalment when invoiced over three terms: AUD 5,752.00 per term). - Annual payment discount: A 2.5% discount applies to tuition fees only for families who pay the annual tuition fee (and the capital levy) by the Term 1 due date; discount amounts are applied to the annual tuition. Additional charges and regular levies - Capital Levy (per family, per year — applicable for families with a student in Prep to Year 11): AUD 600 per year. - Voluntary Building Fund (tax‑deductible): AUD 700 per year. - Camps and co‑curricular activities: Additional charges apply where activities or camps incur costs beyond tuition; camp and co‑curricular charges are billed separately as required. Private music tuition is charged separately (either directly to the teacher or via the College account). - Sibling discount: Second child receives 10% and third and subsequent children receive 15% (applies to students Kindergarten–Year 12 across the Moreton Bay Colleges where siblings attend simultaneously). Boarding / Homestay - There is no on‑campus boarding provision. Homestay accommodation and related charges are available for international students and are charged separately (examples of international homestay and associated fees include fees for homestay placement, homestay annual fees, homestay administration and airport transfers as itemised for international students). Other likely one‑off or ongoing costs - Estimated cost for uniforms (approximate, purchased through the College uniform shop): around AUD 1,100 for a standard set. - Books and stationery: approximate annual cost indicated (example reference for international students) AUD 550 per year; domestic booklist and stationery requirements may vary by year level and are billed or purchased separately. - Student welfare / compulsory levies and course‑specific charges (where applicable) are billed as required and may appear on term statements. Estimated student welfare and VET or external course charges are set where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency options: per annum, per term, or monthly instalments. - Annual payment: Due date listed as the Term 1 due date for the year to qualify for the annual tuition discount. Monthly instalment option: 11 instalments by direct debit due on the 10th of each month. - Term dates / term due dates are issued with the College calendar and statements; typical term invoicing dates appear each year (example term due dates are published with the College fee schedule). - Year 12 tuition is invoiced differently to other years (invoiced over Terms 1–3). Payment methods and surcharges - Accepted payment methods include BPAY, EasyPay, direct debit and credit card. Additional merchant surcharges apply to credit card payments. Payment by direct debit is required for monthly instalment plans. Late payment, notices and refunds - Late fee: A charge of AUD 150 is applied per term when fees remain unpaid by the due date. - Notice of withdrawal: Written notice of not less than one full school term is required. A late‑notice fee equal to one term's fees is payable where the required notice is not provided. - Refunds of application and confirmation fees: Application fees are non‑refundable. Confirmation fees are non‑refundable for domestic enrolments; for international enrolments the confirmation fee refund conditions include visa‑refusal exceptions where documented evidence is provided. Summary of key monetary items (rounded where applicable) - Application Fee (domestic): AUD 350. Confirmation Fee (domestic): AUD 950. - Representative annual tuition amounts (examples): Kindergarten AUD 5,227.44; Prep–Yr 3 AUD 11,904.00; Yr 7–10 AUD 16,800.00; Yr 11–12 AUD 17,256.00. Capital levy per family AUD 600; voluntary building fund AUD 700.	Fee details Application and Confirmation Fees - Application fee (new students): AUD 350 (non‑refundable). - Confirmation fee (payable when an offer is accepted): AUD 1,050 (non‑refundable). - Advance fee (for new students commencing in Years 5 and 7): AUD 1,000 (non‑refundable; credited against Term 1 fees in the year of commencement). Tuition fees by year level (annual and per‑term where applicable) — Domestic fee schedule effective January 2026 - Kindergarten: AUD 5,544.80 per year — equivalent to AUD 1,386.20 per term (four terms). - Prep to Year 3: AUD 12,780 per year — equivalent to AUD 3,195.00 per term. - Years 4 to 6: AUD 16,632 per year — equivalent to AUD 4,158.00 per term. - Years 7 to 10: AUD 22,380 per year — equivalent to AUD 5,595.00 per term. - Years 11 to 12: AUD 22,680 per year. Year 11 is invoiced over four terms (equivalent to AUD 5,670.00 per term). Year 12 tuition is invoiced over Terms 1, 2 and 3 only (equivalent to AUD 7,560.00 per invoice term). Additional annual charges and levies - Capital levy (per family, applicable for families with a student in Prep to Year 11): AUD 600 per year. - Voluntary Building Fund (tax deductible): AUD 700 per year. - Course levy (where applicable for some international programs): listed separately on international fee schedule. - Sibling discounts on tuition (applied to Tuition Fees only, excluding levies): second child 10%; third and subsequent children 15%. Camps, co‑curricular, private lessons and other variable charges - School camps and some co‑curricular activities incur additional charges billed separately. Camp charges vary by year level. Refunds for camp fees are limited and subject to medical certificate or College cancellation rules. - Private individual music tuition (where engaged) is charged in addition to tuition; example international schedule shows individual lessons at AUD 44 per lesson. Books, stationery and some subject‑related consumables are additional costs (approximate guidance for international students: books/stationery ~AUD 575 per year). Estimated uniform cost (two sets) shown as approximately AUD 1,150 where applicable. Boarding / Accommodation - The College does not operate on‑site boarding facilities. For students who require placement away from family, a homestay programme is available; homestay fees and placement/administration fees are charged for international students. Homestay placement and annual homestay fees are listed on the international fee schedule. - Example international homestay charges (for reference where homestay applies): homestay fee per year AUD 24,013; homestay placement fee AUD 420; homestay administration fee AUD 525. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices for domestic tuition are issued at the beginning of each term. There are four terms per year (Year 12 is invoiced for Terms 1, 2 and 3 only). All tuition fees are payable in advance. - Payment frequencies available: annual (one payment), termly (four equal instalments at the start of each term, except Year 12 invoiced over three terms), or monthly instalments by direct debit. A discount is available on annual payment of tuition and the capital levy when paid by the annual due date. - Standard 2026 due dates (examples from the 2026 domestic schedule): annual payment to be received by 27 January 2026 to be eligible for the discount; Term 1 invoice due 27 January 2026; Term 2 due 17 April 2026; Term 3 due 10 July 2026; Term 4 due 2 October 2026. Monthly instalments run via direct debit with the 10th of each month as typical debit date. Accepted payment methods and surcharges - Payment methods accepted include credit card via Parent Lounge, direct debit (Westpac PayWay), BPay and EasyPay. Credit card payments may attract additional merchant surcharges. A monthly direct‑debit option requires a direct debit facility and may carry an administration fee. Late payment, overdue accounts and recovery - A late fee of AUD 150 may be charged per term where fees remain unpaid by the due date. The College may suspend or terminate enrolment, withhold reports/certificates, or take recovery action for overdue accounts. Costs of debt recovery may be charged to the family. Notice of withdrawal and related charges - Written notice of not less than one full school term in advance is required for withdrawal. Notice must be given by the final day of the term immediately before the term in which the student intends to leave. Failure to provide the required notice will incur a late notice fee equal to one term's fees. Refunds and specific refund conditions - Application fees, confirmation fees and advance fees are non‑refundable in general. For international applicants, the enrolment confirmation fee may be refundable only where a student visa is refused and official notification is provided. Camp fee refunds are limited and generally require medical evidence if a student cannot attend due to illness; refunds may also apply where the College cancels a camp. Summary of common non‑tuition costs to budget for - Capital levy: AUD 600 per family per year. Voluntary building fund: AUD 700 per year. Estimated uniform costs (two sets): ~AUD 1,150. Books and stationery: ~AUD 575 per year (estimate). Private music lessons and selected co‑curricular camps/tours charged in addition to tuition. Homestay, OSHC and other international student‑specific charges apply where relevant.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details MBBC offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the Primary years and follows Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) General senior subject syllabuses in Years 11–12. The Secondary programme for Years 7–10 blends core Australian Curriculum subjects with a broad range of electives, including Design Technology, Digital Solutions, Drama, Music, Spanish, Visual Art, Business, and more, with Year 7 featuring core subjects and rotations, Year 8 offering specialization, and Years 9–10 expanding choices to prepare for the Senior Phase. Core subjects in Years 7–10 include English, Mathematics, Science, and Individuals and Society, Health and Physical Education, and Religious Education. The Senior phase (Years 11–12) comprises a six-subject program across four semesters, with pathways to the QCE and to ATAR or VET, including the option of a three-year Senior program under the Variable Progression Rate (VPR). Non-ATAR pathways include School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and VET modules. MBBC is an IB World School and its curriculum emphasises inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness, supported by a range of support structures.	Curriculum details The school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The common core curriculum across Prep to Year 12 includes English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE, Languages, Technology, Personal Development and the Arts, and is enhanced by Religious Education, Design Technology, Languages and Enterprise Education, with co-curriculars such as Programming, Debating and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The curriculum is designed to provide a seamless transition across year levels and supports students toward their post‑school destinations. The Arts, Drama, Dance and music are highlighted as core cultural experiences, with extensive opportunities in performing and visual arts.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Outstanding ATAR Results are reported for the Class of 2025. Scholars ATAR Results include top scores such as Angeline Kobe 98.95, Calla Bulley 98.65, Caterina Meyer 98.45, Phoebe Shortt 98.05 and Annabelle Thiele 97.25. Additional top performers achieved 95+ in various subjects, with subject-level results showcasing high marks in English, Literature, Design, Dance and more. The school also publishes annual ATAR materials highlighting individual subject results for the cohort.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at international and Australian universities. Notable alumna include Miela Goodchild, who is currently studying at Duke University, USA, and has earned recognition in collegiate athletics. Dame Quentin Bryce, AD CVO, served as Governor-General of Australia (2008–2014), and alumna Dr Jill Charker is Deputy Secretary – Corporate Cluster at the Department of Jobs and Small Business. This reflects a pattern of graduates entering diverse higher education and public-sector pathways.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Learning Enhancement: Curriculum designed for depth and complexity, allowing boys to think critically, solve problems and explore ideas in greater detail. The program supports depth in learning to challenge high-ability students.	Gifted and talented The school recognises high achievement through the Scholars ATAR Results, with top scholars listed and celebrated for exceptional ATAR performances (e.g., 98.95 to 95+). Scholarships are offered for academic distinction and excellence in co-curricular pursuits, supporting high-achieving students and enabling continued excellence.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 – Apply. Submit the enrolment application with the required documents: a copy of the student's passport; English versions of the student's academic records for the past two years; a completed Reference Form from the student's current or most recent school principal if previous reports do not record behaviour or commitment; a completed subject selection form (if applicable); evidence of English language proficiency (for example AEAS or IELTS); an application for course credit (if required); a completed Homestay Application Form (if applicable); and a non‑refundable enrolment application fee. All documents must be in English or certified translations, and evidence of academic ability and English proficiency is required to meet entry and curriculum demands. Applications may be submitted online or via the enrolment form, and families are advised to apply early. Approximately 18 months before the nominated year of entry, families will be invited to join an enrolment interview at the college.	Admissions Step 1 – Apply. The formal intake years are Kindergarten, Year 5 and Year 7. If a year level is full, a waiting list can be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available. A non-refundable Enrolment Application Fee of AUD 350 is payable at the time of application. Applications can be submitted online or by downloading an Enrolment form. The documents required (in English or certified translations) are: a copy of the student's passport; copies of the student's academic records for the past two years; a completed Reference Form from the current or most recent school principal if previous reports do not record behaviour or commitment; a completed subject selection form (if applicable); acceptable evidence of English language proficiency (e.g., AEAS, IELTS); application for course credit (if required); a completed Homestay Application Form (if applicable). The College requires evidence that the student's academic ability and English proficiency can meet entry and curriculum demands, in line with the 2018 National Code of Practice, Part B Standard 2.
Scholarships	Scholarships Step 3 – Offer. A successful application and interview results in an official Offer from the College. Offers are made after the enrolment interview, with a Provisional Letter of Offer and Written Agreement outlining the type of offer and fees, entry requirements and course details. A place is not confirmed until the signed Provisional Letter of Offer, signed Written Agreement and payment of the applicable fees have been received. Step 4 – Visa. With the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment) and CAAW (Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare) issued via PRISMS, families can apply for a student visa. Step 5 – Pre‑Arrival. If required, homestay arrangements can be made with the College, and families should provide flight details at least two weeks before arrival to arrange airport transfers and orientation.	Scholarships The College offers two key scholarship pathways: Academic Excellence Scholarships and Co-Curricular Excellence Scholarships, each up to 50% remission on tuition fees. Academic Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering Years 7 to 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exemplary conduct. Co-Curricular Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering Years 7 to 11 who excel in Sport, Music, or the Performing Arts and maintain strong academic results and conduct. At the Principal's discretion, limited scholarship opportunities may also be available for current Year 5 2025 students entering Year 7 in 2027. Applications for 2027 scholarships are open. Scholarship Application Process: Step 1 – Complete an online Scholarship Application. Step 2 – Complete an online Enrolment Application. Step 3 – Read the Scholarship and Bursaries Policy and complete the Scholarship Application Form by 8 February 2026. Step 4 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in April. Offers will be made to successful candidates in May. The Moreton Bay Colleges' Foundation offers Bursaries based on financial need to students who would not otherwise be able to enrol. The Jennifer Haynes Bursary and The Quentin Bryce Bursary are full remission bursaries (not currently taking applications) for entry into Year 7 (six years for Jennifer Haynes) or into secondary years (Quentin Bryce). The Foundation also administers The Moreton Bay Colleges' Foundation, a charitable trust funding opportunities for students. Chat to our Scholarships and Bursaries Team to discuss eligibility or options.
Waitlist	Waitlist Step 2 – Eligibility and interview. Approximately 18 months before the nominated year of entry, families are invited to an enrolment interview with the Principal or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The interview can be conducted in person or via video conference and serves as an opportunity to discuss the student's academic and co‑curricular interests, English language proficiency, and college expectations. After the interview, the college will notify the family of the outcome. Step 3 – Offer.	Waitlist Intake years are Kindergarten, Year 5 and Year 7. If a year level is full, the Enrolments Team can place your daughter's name on a waiting list and will notify you if a place becomes available.
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