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School Fees in Australia: 2025 Report

  • Data from over 30,000 Australian families on school fees and payment preferences

  • Independent analysis from McCrindle, backed by Feesable’s platform insights

  • Actionable trends to guide strategy for 2026 and beyond

A helpful guide to school fees in Australia

Feesable, in partnership with McCrindle, created this report as a practical resource for school business, finance, and admissions teams. It highlights the latest trends in school fees, plus how parents are making enrolment decisions, what drives trust and confidence, and the shifting expectations of parents—providing insights to help schools plan more effectively for the year ahead.

“This research highlights a clear shift in parent expectations, which are increasingly influenced by the demands of a time-poor world. Today’s parents expect clear, accessible, and convenient digital solutions that simplify life’s complex decisions.”
– Grant Dusting, Social Researcher and Director of Strategy at McCrindle.

We are thankful for the support of our partners – NAB, Edified, and FACTS.

Understand parent expectations. Benchmark your school. Plan for 2026 and beyond

Using Feesable’s national fee data alongside McCrindle’s survey of Australian parents, we unpack where schools are getting it right — and where friction is costing enrolments.

If you set fees, manage budgets, or shape enrolment strategy, these insights will give you the clarity you need to make informed decisions for 2026 and beyond.

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The trends shaping school fees in Australia

  • +6% increase

    in average school fees from 2024 to 2025.

  • 92% of parents

    say it’s extremely or very important to know the full cost of school fees before applying.

  • 56% of parents

    consider online fee
    calculators to be an extremely
    or very important source for
    finding information about
    school fees.

Take this opportunity to get insight into the state of school fees in Australia

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