Canberra Grammar School
A co-educational independent school on a Red Hill campus in Canberra with separate boys' and girls' boarding houses for Years 7 to 12 and about 140 boarders.
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent · Private
- Official website
- cgs.act.edu.au
Address: 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill ACT Australia 2603
Academic
Boarding
Full boarding
Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.
Weekly boarding
Pupils board from Monday to Friday and go home at weekends.
- Boarding entry
- Boarding is available for students in Years 7 to 12.source
- Boarding is for
- Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Girls and boys live in separate boarding houses, each with a dedicated Head of Boarding.source
- Rooms
- Most boarders have their own room; all girls have standalone rooms, while some Year 7 and 8 boys may share rooms depending on numbers.source
- Weekends and holidays
- Boarders are offered three optional outings each weekend.source
- Pastoral care
- Residential and non-residential supervisors, a Boarding Coordinator, academic tutors, registered nurses and school counsellors.source
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Not confirmed
- Application process
- Not confirmed
- Assessments and interviews
- Most overseas students seeking a boarding place undertake capability and achievement assessments, including English-language proficiency.source
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- Not confirmed
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. International students are welcomed into the boarding community; the Registrar assists with guardianship, accommodation, health insurance and visa arrangements.source
- Guardianship
- The Enrolments Office provides guidance on guardianship and accommodation matters for overseas students.source
- Apply
- Not confirmed
Fees
No boarding total can be calculated from the published figures: A boarding charge is published without a tuition figure for the same year, audience and year groups, so no total is shown. The individual figures are listed below exactly as published.
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding chargeBoarding fees, Senior School, full-time (domestic)Full boarding | A$39,000 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsSenior School (Years 7-12) | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Boarding chargeBoarding fees, Senior School, weekly (domestic)Weekly boarding | A$34,000 per yearsource | Domestic pupilsSenior School (Years 7-12) | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Boarding chargeBoarding fees, casual (per day, domestic)Flexible boarding | A$275 per nightsource | Domestic pupilsSenior School (Years 7-12) | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Boarding chargeBoarding fees (annual), full-time (FFPOS)Full boarding | A$39,000 per yearsource | International pupils | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| Boarding chargeBoarding fees (annual), weekly (FFPOS)Weekly boarding | A$34,000 per yearsource | International pupils | 2027read 17 October 2026 | No |
| TuitionTuition, Years 8 - 10 (FFPOS) | A$51,755 per yearsource | International pupilsYears 8 - 10 | 2027read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
The school’s registration or licence with a government authority.
- source
Government registration / licenceCRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)
Stated by the schoolReference: 00580G
Accreditation and membership describe a school’s status with a particular body. Neither is a guarantee of safety, quality or suitability for your child.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)