Prince Alfred College

Adelaide, South Australia. Main campus on 9.8 hectares at 23 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town, about 2.5 km east of the Adelaide city centre, on the edge of the eastern parklands.

Early Learning Centre to Year 12; Preparatory School (Reception–Year 6); Secondary School (Year 7–12).

Independent/private day and boarding school for boys.

On-site early intervention program with specialist speech and occupational therapy.

Uniting Church in Australia

School day starts at 8:15. Roll call at 8:30. Recess at 10:40–10:50; lunch at 1:10–1:20; lessons resume at 2:00. Reception concludes at 3:00; Years 1–2 conclude at 3:15 on Fridays and 3:30 on Mondays–Thursdays.

Bus services are provided by Kanga Coachlines. Buses are anticipated to arrive no later than 8:20 am and depart no later than 3:45 pm. Eastern services cost $7 per trip; Hills services $8 per trip; a $50 term booking per family.

Application & enrolment fees

- Application (non-refundable): AUD 100.
- Enrolment Acceptance Fee (payable on offer): AUD 1,250. This includes AUD 660 for lifelong membership to the Old Collegians Association. The enrolment acceptance fee is non-refundable.

Annual tuition, consolidated charge and total fees (day students)

- Reception: Tuition AUD 16,080; Consolidated Charge AUD 2,790; Total Fees Payable AUD 18,870.
- Year 1–2: Tuition AUD 17,220; Consolidated Charge AUD 2,790; Total Fees Payable AUD 20,010.
- Year 3–4: Tuition AUD 19,910; Consolidated Charge AUD 2,910; Total Fees Payable AUD 22,820.
- Years 5–6: Tuition AUD 22,440; Consolidated Charge AUD 3,300; Total Fees Payable AUD 25,740.
- Years 7–8: Tuition AUD 26,790; Consolidated Charge AUD 3,840; Total Fees Payable AUD 30,630.
- Year 9: Tuition AUD 26,790; Consolidated Charge AUD 4,860; Total Fees Payable AUD 31,650.
- Years 10–12: Tuition AUD 28,800; Consolidated Charge AUD 3,840; Total Fees Payable AUD 32,640.

Boarding fees and boarding total (annual)

- Boarding fee component (separate boarding charge): AUD 30,480; Boarding Consolidated Charge AUD 1,320; Boarding total component AUD 31,800.
- Combined annual totals for boarding students (tuition + boarding + consolidated charges):
- Boarding Years 7–8: AUD 62,430 (per year).
- Boarding Year 9: AUD 63,450 (per year).
- Boarding Years 10–12: AUD 64,440 (per year).

International student fee highlights and requirements

- International tuition totals are higher; example totals for international students include: Reception total AUD 28,380; Years 5–6 total AUD 35,250; Years 10–12 total AUD 47,520. The international schedule also requires payment of a refundable deposit and additional pre-commencement amounts for new international students as described below.
- International students required pre-commencement payments: tuition for one semester, consolidated charge for one semester, boarding for one semester (if applicable), IB Diploma fee if applicable, application + enrolment fee (total AUD 1,350 indicated on international schedule), refundable deposit AUD 1,000 (to be offset against final charges at end of Year 12), Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of study, and homestay fees where applicable.

Per-term / instalment amounts and billing schedule

- Payment options include: Full year in advance (2% discount when paid by the full-fees deadline), three instalments, or weekly/fortnightly/monthly instalments via the Parent Lounge / School Easy Pay. Miscellaneous term charges are invoiced at the end of each term and are due within 30 days of invoice.
- Example three-instalment amounts (per instalment) shown as a guide: Reception AUD 6,290; Years 1–2 AUD 6,670; Years 3–4 AUD 7,607; Years 5–6 AUD 8,580; Years 7–8 AUD 10,210; Year 9 AUD 10,550; Years 10–12 AUD 10,880. These instalment amounts exclude variable miscellaneous term charges and transaction costs.
- Payment due dates for the three-instalment plan (illustrative schedule used in the fee material): Instalment 1 due in February; Instalment 2 due in May; Instalment 3 due in August. All remaining fees must be paid by the end of November under weekly/fortnightly/monthly plans. Miscellaneous term charges are due within 30 days of invoice.

What the Consolidated Charge covers and miscellaneous charges

- The Consolidated Charge is compulsory and covers most curriculum activities including camps, excursions, theatrical performances, and many sport and co-curricular program costs. Miscellaneous individual charges (textbooks, stationery, subject-specific materials, special projects, and outdoor education) are charged at the end of each term and are payable within 30 days.

Other compulsory and common additional costs

- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma fee: AUD 2,490 (where applicable). Voluntary Building Fund donation is listed at AUD 450 (tax deductible). Student laptops: all students in Years 7–12 are required to purchase the nominated device. Uniforms and second‑hand uniform options are available through the College Shop; uniform purchases and other incidental items are additional costs charged separately.

Discounts and concessions

- Sibling discounts apply to tuition and boarding fees only: second son 10%; third son 20%; fourth son 30%; fifth and subsequent sons 40%. A 5% family discount arrangement applies where families have children at both Prince Alfred College and Seymour College. A 2% discount applies for payment of full year fees in advance by the specified due date.

Payment methods and transaction costs

- Accepted payment methods: BPAY (PAC Biller Code provided on statements), electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the College bank account, credit card payments via the Parent Lounge (VISA, MasterCard, American Express), and cash/cheque (cash up to a specified limit). Specific banking details and BPAY references are provided on school statements.
- Card and transaction costs (examples shown): bank account payments attract a small processing rate (example 0.43% incl. GST), standard VISA/MasterCard payments attract an example surcharge (approximately 1.37% incl. GST), American Express around 1.90% incl. GST; weekly/fortnightly/monthly instalment plans may incur a 1% administration fee. Failed direct debit fees and other small administrative fees apply. Transaction cost amounts and surcharges apply as shown on fee materials and statements.

Refunds, withdrawals and notice requirements

- Application and acceptance/enrolment fees are non-refundable. For refunds related to visa refusal, the school's guidelines provide for reimbursement of pre-paid fees less an administration charge when evidence of visa refusal is supplied. Refund requests and cancellations must be made in writing to the Headmaster; the College's refund guidelines and international student handbook set out specific timelines and amounts retained in different withdrawal circumstances. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a student or change boarding status; if one term's notice is not given, one term's fee will be charged in lieu of notice. OSHC levies and certain other pre-paid levies are not refundable. Refunds are reimbursed in Australian dollars and are processed within specified timeframes under the College refund guidelines.

Late payment, interest and enforcement

- The College reserves the right to charge interest on overdue accounts at the prevailing published rate of the referenced bank overdraft, to apply late payment fees (an example late payment administration fee is noted in the fees material), and to terminate enrolment for unpaid fees at the due date. A late payment fee or penalty may apply to overdue instalments.

Notes on invoicing and timing of miscellaneous charges

- Miscellaneous/optional items (subject-specific charges, textbooks, excursions, some co-curricular costs) are invoiced at the end of each term and are separate to tuition and consolidated charges; these term charges are due within 30 days of invoice. International students receive specific invoicing and pre-commencement instructions (for example, semester-level pre-payments and deposits).