Radford College

Radford College is located in Canberra's northern suburb of Bruce on a 46-acre site bounded by College Street to the north, Haydon Drive to the east and Gossan Hill to the south. The campus address is 1 College Street, Bruce, ACT 2617. The school sits in the Bruce precinct, a well-established educational area in north Canberra. A dedicated Transport Canberra school bus service operates to transport students to and from Radford College.

Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, with a Junior School and Secondary School. Years 7–10 and Years 11–12 form the Secondary School structure. The curriculum includes International Baccalaureate Programme-based learning.

Independent Anglican co-educational day school

Anglican

A dedicated Transport Canberra school bus service transports students to and from Radford College. It serves Lawson, Kaleen, Giralang, Ngunnawal, Nicholls and Palmerston. The College operates morning and afternoon bus services between Radford and Canberra South and Gungahlin for Year 1–12 students; registration is via transport@radford.act.edu.au.

Registration and enrolment fees
- Registration fee (non‑refundable, payable with each application): AUD 220.
- Enrolment fee (non‑refundable, payable at the time of enrolment): AUD 2,500.

Tuition and Resource & Activities Levy (annual and per‑term by year level)
Note: fees and charges are billed each term; per‑term amounts below are the annual amounts divided by four to reflect the College's term billing.
- Pre‑Kindergarten: Tuition AUD 22,440 per year (per term AUD 5,610.00); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 485 per year (per term AUD 121.25).
- Kindergarten: Tuition AUD 16,635 per year (per term AUD 4,158.75); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 485 per year (per term AUD 121.25).
- Year 1: Tuition AUD 16,635 per year (per term AUD 4,158.75); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 485 per year (per term AUD 121.25).
- Year 2: Tuition AUD 16,635 per year (per term AUD 4,158.75); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 485 per year (per term AUD 121.25).
- Year 3: Tuition AUD 18,525 per year (per term AUD 4,631.25); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 485 per year (per term AUD 121.25).
- Year 4: Tuition AUD 18,525 per year (per term AUD 4,631.25); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 725 per year (per term AUD 181.25).
- Year 5: Tuition AUD 20,445 per year (per term AUD 5,111.25); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 725 per year (per term AUD 181.25).
- Year 6: Tuition AUD 20,445 per year (per term AUD 5,111.25); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 725 per year (per term AUD 181.25).
- Year 7: Tuition AUD 24,000 per year (per term AUD 6,000.00); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 795 per year (per term AUD 198.75).
- Year 8: Tuition AUD 24,000 per year (per term AUD 6,000.00); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 795 per year (per term AUD 198.75).
- Year 9: Tuition AUD 25,250 per year (per term AUD 6,312.50); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 850 per year (per term AUD 212.50).
- Year 10: Tuition AUD 25,250 per year (per term AUD 6,312.50); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 650 per year (per term AUD 162.50).
- Year 11: Tuition AUD 25,950 per year (per term AUD 6,487.50); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 950 per year (per term AUD 237.50).
- Year 12: Tuition AUD 25,950 per year (per term AUD 6,487.50); Resource & Activities Levy AUD 195 per year (per term AUD 48.75).

Compulsory annual levies (per year and per term)
- Compulsory Capital Levy: AUD 1,630 per child, per year (per term AUD 407.50). This levy is charged to finance development, maintenance and ongoing refurbishment of the College's facilities.
- Non‑Indexing Levy: AUD 1,050 per child, per year (per term AUD 262.50).
- Parents & Friends annual levy: AUD 40 per family (for 2026 this levy has been waived).

Other recurring and occasional charges
- Camps (one‑off amounts by year level): Year 3 AUD 550; Year 5 AUD 790; Year 6 AUD 1,315; Year 7 AUD 1,240; Year 8 AUD 325; Year 9 AUD 2,170. These appear as additional charges when applicable.
- Subject charges: Elective subjects may carry additional subject charges.
- Music charges: Private music tuition arranged through the Music Department is charged directly to parents.
- Co‑curricular charges: Charges associated with co‑curricular programs are applied as detailed in the College's co‑curricular materials.
- Textbook/library replacement charges: Replacement and processing charges apply for late, lost or damaged library and Bookroom resources. These charges are non‑refundable.
- Child care (Outside of School Hours Care) standard rates (per session): After School Care (permanent booking) AUD 44.27; After School Care (casual booking) AUD 45.58; Before School Care AUD 23.24; Vacation Care AUD 113.98; Late fee for pick‑up after 6:00 pm AUD 50.00.
- Insurance: The College is not responsible for loss of or damage to student property; parents are advised to obtain appropriate insurance for student devices and equipment.

Sibling discounts and concessions
- The third and subsequent sibling simultaneously attending the College receives a 15% discount on the Tuition Fee, the Compulsory Capital Levy and the Non‑Indexing Levy.
- For Outside of School Hours Care, the third and subsequent sibling receives a 10% discount on fees.

Billing schedule, due dates and payment terms
- Fees and charges are billed each term and are payable in advance by the end of the first week of each term. Overdue accounts may incur a monthly administration charge until paid in full unless a formal payment arrangement is in place.
- Notice of withdrawal: one school term's written notice to the Principal is required prior to removal of a student. Where such notice is not received, a full term's fee (including additional charges and GST where applicable) will be charged.
- Prepayment: Tuition fees and the Compulsory Capital Levy can be prepaid one year in advance only (no discount offered). Prepayment deadlines are published with the fee schedule; the prepayment amount is applied at the commencement of each term. Pre‑paid fees are fully refundable if a student leaves early provided the required notice is given.

Refunds and non‑refundable items
- Registration fee and Enrolment fee are non‑refundable.
- Pre‑paid tuition fees are refundable if the required notice of withdrawal is provided.
- Charges for lost or damaged library/Bookroom items and certain service fees are non‑refundable.

Fee payment methods and instalment options
- Accepted payment methods: direct debit, BPAY, and credit card payments via Nexus or over the phone. Credit card payments will incur a processing fee at the time of payment. The BPAY biller code and reference number appear on fee statements.
- Direct debit instalments: families may elect 12 monthly instalments or 24 fortnightly instalments via direct debit. Direct debit forms are completed through Parent Services in Nexus.

Boarding
- Radford College operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered.

Uniforms and uniform shop arrangements
- Uniform items are available through the College's uniform suppliers and the P&F second‑hand uniform shop (Radwear). Second‑hand and new uniform purchasing options are in regular operation; the P&F second‑hand shop and commercial uniform supplier opening hours and ordering information are published by the College. Specific item prices vary by supplier and item.

Other notes on extra costs
- Participation in voluntary vacation tours requires full payment of the associated account prior to travel.
- Additional incidental or subject‑specific charges (e.g., elective subject materials, some excursions, some co‑curricular activities) will be billed separately as they arise.

(For 2026 fee levels and the detailed, itemised fee schedule used to calculate the amounts above, the College's published 2026 Fees & Charges schedule is the reference for the numerical figures provided.)