Country guide
Coverage: 63 schools and 65 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.
Terminology: Year levels (for example Year 7 to Year 12), with state-specific senior certificates.
Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.
As published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-10-17: an applicant under 18 must provide Form 1229 (or a statutory declaration) with each parent's or guardian's consent, or evidence of sole custody, plus evidence of adequate welfare arrangements. Options are a CAAW approved by the education provider, an AASES form for secondary exchange students, or a nominated guardian using Form 157N. Check the official page before applying; none of this guarantees a visa. official source
As published by Home Affairs on 2026-10-17: welfare arrangements must run until the student turns 18, and the CAAW period must cover the Confirmation of Enrolment period plus 7 days. A student must not enter Australia before the welfare start date, which is a visa condition, and must not change arrangements without the provider's written approval. official source
As published by Home Affairs on 2026-10-17: a nominated guardian must be the student's parent, a person with custody, or a relative aged 21 or over nominated in writing by a parent or custodian. A guardian who is not a parent or custodian must supply police certificates, passport details and proof of relationship and residency. Home Affairs states that a guardian who must leave Australia needs approval of alternative arrangements first. official source
65 campuses from 63 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.
Townsville, Queensland
A school in Townsville, North Queensland, offering co-educational boarding for Years 7-12 at the North Ward Campus.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
Hyde Park, South Australia
An Anglican girls' school in Hyde Park, Adelaide, from ELC to Year 12, with a boarding house of apartments about 3 km from the CBD.
Independent · Faith-based
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Marion, South Australia
A Uniting Church co-educational day and boarding school in Marion, Adelaide, from Early Learning to Year 12, taking boarders from Years 7 to 12.
Independent · Faith-based · Ages taught: Early Learning to Year 12
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
Adelaide, South Australia
A girls' school in Medindie, Adelaide, with a Boarding House on campus that welcomes girls from regional, interstate and international locations.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
Kew, Victoria
A Jesuit school in Kew, Melbourne, with a boarding programme of about 80 boarders in Years 9 to 12 housed in a Junior House and a Senior House.
Independent · Faith-based
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
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