The King's School

Australia, Sydney

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Enrollment fees (one-time)	0	5,300 AUD	Overall	Registration AUD 300 per student (non-refundable) + Student Enrolment AUD 5,000 per student (non-refundable and non-transferable); payable at enrolment.
Pre-Kindergarten	4	30,980 AUD	Early Childhood	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Kindergarten	5	30,980 AUD	Early Childhood	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 1	6	32,460 AUD	Primary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 2	7	32,460 AUD	Primary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 3	8	35,980 AUD	Primary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 4	9	35,980 AUD	Primary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 5	10	42,440 AUD	Primary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 6	11	42,440 AUD	Primary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 7	12	35,840 AUD	Secondary	Boarding tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 7	12	46,640 AUD	Secondary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 8	13	35,840 AUD	Secondary	Boarding tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 8	13	46,640 AUD	Secondary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 9	14	47,180 AUD	Secondary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 9	14	39,200 AUD	Secondary	Boarding tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 10	15	47,180 AUD	Secondary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 10	15	39,200 AUD	Secondary	Boarding tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 11	16	40,080 AUD	Secondary	Boarding tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 11	16	49,980 AUD	Secondary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount.
Year 12	17	49,980 AUD	Secondary	Day student tuition; Yearly amount; Year 12 tuition billed over three terms (Term 1-3).
Year 12	17	38,370 AUD	Secondary	Boarding tuition; Yearly amount; Year 12 boarding billed over three terms (Term 1-3).

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	5,300 AUD	per above enrollment and registration

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	5,300 AUD	per above enrollment and registration

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Technology fee (Laptop Program)	1,844 AUD	Years 7–10: AUD 461 per term / AUD 1,844 per year.
Box of Books (Digital textbooks)	294 AUD	Years 7–10: AUD 294 per year; Years 11–12: varies by subject.

Application and enrolment fees
- Registration fee: AUD 300 per student (non-refundable).
- Student Enrolment fee: AUD 5,000 per student (non-refundable and non-transferable), payable at the time of enrolment.

Tuition fees (day students) — amounts shown as Yearly / 10 monthly instalments / Termly (Terms 1–4 unless noted)
- Pre-Kindergarten: AUD 30,980 / AUD 3,098 / AUD 7,745.
- Kindergarten: AUD 30,980 / AUD 3,098 / AUD 7,745.
- Year 1: AUD 32,460 / AUD 3,246 / AUD 8,115.
- Year 2: AUD 32,460 / AUD 3,246 / AUD 8,115.
- Year 3: AUD 35,980 / AUD 3,598 / AUD 8,995.
- Year 4: AUD 35,980 / AUD 3,598 / AUD 8,995.
- Year 5: AUD 42,440 / AUD 4,244 / AUD 10,610.
- Year 6: AUD 42,440 / AUD 4,244 / AUD 10,610.
- Year 7: AUD 46,640 / AUD 4,664 / AUD 11,660.
- Year 8: AUD 46,640 / AUD 4,664 / AUD 11,660.
- Year 9: AUD 47,180 / AUD 4,718 / AUD 11,795.
- Year 10: AUD 47,180 / AUD 4,718 / AUD 11,795.
- Year 11: AUD 49,980 / AUD 4,998 / AUD 12,495.
- Year 12: AUD 49,980 / AUD 4,998 / AUD 16,660 (Year 12 tuition is billed over three terms: Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3).

Boarding fees — amounts shown as Yearly / 10 monthly instalments / Termly
- Year 7: AUD 35,840 / AUD 3,584 / AUD 8,960.
- Year 8: AUD 35,840 / AUD 3,584 / AUD 8,960.
- Year 9: AUD 39,200 / AUD 3,920 / AUD 9,800.
- Year 10: AUD 39,200 / AUD 3,920 / AUD 9,800.
- Year 11: AUD 40,080 / AUD 4,008 / AUD 10,020.
- Year 12: AUD 38,370 / AUD 3,837 / AUD 12,790 (Year 12 boarding fees are billed over three terms: Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3).

Additional and recurring costs
- Digital textbooks (Box of Books): Years 7–10: AUD 294 per year (including GST), billed at the beginning of Term 1; Years 11–12 depend on subject choices and are billed at the beginning of Term 2 where applicable.
- Technology fee (Laptop Program): Years 7–10: AUD 461 per term / AUD 1,844 per year. Devices must be purchased through the School's portal; optional insurance available for an additional fee.
- VET subject charges (Years 11–12): charged separately depending on subject; may attract government rebates.
- Day-boy lunch option: Years 7–11: AUD 600 per term / AUD 2,400 per year; Year 12: AUD 600 per term / AUD 1,800 per year. Pre-K to Year 6 may order and pay for lunch via portal.
- Camps, excursions and subject-related charges: camps (Years 5–6 and other compulsory camps) and excursions are charged separately; parents are advised of final costs and these are typically included on term invoices.
- Music and other co-curricular activities: charged separately as advised for each activity.
- Bus services (King's-operated): AUD 529 per term (Kindergarten–Year 12).
- Uniform initial cost (full regulation uniform including sports uniform): approximately AUD 2,150.
- Cadet Corps uniform (approximate initial cost): AUD 375 (Year 8).
- Occasional boarding (up to three nights per week): AUD 180 per day.
- Excursion and Amenities Levy for Pre-K to Year 6: charged in the first invoice of the school year; does not cover overnight camps.
- Sibling discounts: Tuition fees: 10% concession for younger brother(s); Boarding fees: 15% concession for second boarder and 30% for third and subsequent boarders. Sibling concessions do not apply to a child holding a Scholarship or other remission.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Termly payment: fees are due and payable in full two weeks prior to the first day of each term.
- Direct debit instalments: eligible parents may apply to pay by regular direct debit instalments; eligibility requires accounts to be up to date. Ten monthly direct debit billing runs February–November.
- Invoicing: the School issues invoices for termly payments; all fees are shown and billed in Australian dollars (AUD) only. The School does not accept cash for fee payments.
- Late payment: a default charge of AUD 250 per term applies to fees not paid within 21 days of rendering the account. Students with outstanding fees may be prevented from commencing a new term or participating in discretionary activities.
- Withdrawal notice: at least one full term's written notice is required to terminate enrolment. If the required notice is not given, a term's fees (tuition and boarding where applicable) are immediately payable.

Refunds and fee changes
- Refund policy: payments made to the School are not refundable.
- Fee variation: the School may change fees and charges from time to time, generally providing parents one term's notice of any variation.

Accepted payment methods and options
- Accepted payment channels: online payments via the School's payment portal / QuickWeb and via direct debit. Credit card payments (MasterCard, Visa or American Express) attract a surcharge based on the fee charged to the School (a stated example surcharge is 1.3% where applicable). BPAY payments do not attract an additional charge. The School accepts payments in AUD only.
- Extended payment options: the School offers an extended payment facility in partnership with Edstart to spread payments over a longer period; applications are made via Edstart.

Notes on inclusions and GST
- Tuition fees generally include the majority of academic, extra- and co-curricular activities; separate charges apply for items such as technology, textbooks, stationery, excursions, camps and certain VET subjects. GST is generally not applied to educational tuition but may apply to specific goods and services (for example, the food component of boarding fees).

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees A$5,300 - 49,980

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2157

Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding), Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1831

Bus Service No

The King's School is an independent, boys' school in Australia for students aged 4 to 18, with boarding at the heart of school life. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with NSW Australian Curriculum. In the Preparatory School six Units of Inquiry integrate Science, History and Geography, the Arts, Mandarin and Physical Education, taught in an inquiry-based, globally minded context. Specialist classes include Music, Visual Arts, Woodwork, Physical Education, Biblical Studies, Mandarin and STEM, supported by targeted Educational Support Services and an Enrichment & Extension Program for gifted learners; external competitions include the da Vinci Decathlon, Maths Challenge, Maths Olympiad and Write a Book in a Day. The school sits on nearly 480 acres with sport and performance facilities, including 17 ovals, pools, a Theatre, a Music Centre and Drama Centre. A Christian community ethos underpins a strong leadership and service program.

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