St Peter's College Adelaide is a Australian Curriculum / IB Diploma / SACE school in Adelaide, Australia. Founded in 1847. Annual tuition ranges from $1,701 to $20,733 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Four scholarship types: Academic (for students entering Years 5 and 7, requiring ACER Scholarship Examination), Boarding (for students entering Years 7–11, providing remission of boarding and in some cases tuition fees; applications closed 6 March 2026), General Excellence (for students entering Years 9–11, providing remission of tuition and in some cases boarding fees; applications for 2027 entry closed 6 March 2026), and Specialist Instrument (introduced 2026, for current students in Years 5–10 not already learning Tuba, Oboe or Bassoon, funding instrument tuition). All scholarships are subject to financial means testing.
Income generated by the estate is used to subsidise the fees of all students, along with several scholarships and bursaries.
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About
St Peter's College (officially The Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of Saint Peter, but commonly known as Saints) is a prestigious independent Anglican primary, secondary day and boarding school for boys located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. It was founded in 1847 by members of the Anglican Church of Australia.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
South Australia's oldest boys' school, founded in 1847, set on a 90-acre single campus two kilometres from Adelaide city centre. Offers dual-pathway senior curriculum (SACE and IB Diploma) with strong 2024 results (median ATAR 92.55; IB average 36.25). Over 20 music ensembles rehearse weekly with approximately 500 students taking private lessons. Modern Boarding House accommodates 100 boarders with private rooms for senior students. Enrichment programmes including Maths@Saints, Micro-Credentials, and Social Enterprise Funding distinguish the academic offering.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep | AUD 11,813~$ 7,671 |
| Year 1 | AUD 12,720~$ 8,260 |
| Year 2 | AUD 12,720~$ 8,260 |
| Year 3 | AUD 14,320~$ 9,299 |
| Year 4 | AUD 14,320~$ 9,299 |
| Year 5 | AUD 15,926~$ 10,342 |
| Year 6 | AUD 16,871~$ 10,955 |
| Year 7 | AUD 19,669~$ 12,772 |
| Year 8 | AUD 19,669~$ 12,772 |
| Year 9 | AUD 19,669~$ 12,772 |
| Year 10 | AUD 20,733~$ 13,463 |
| Year 11 | AUD 20,733~$ 13,463 |
| Year 12 | AUD 20,733~$ 13,463 |
| Reception | AUD 12,178~$ 7,908 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: A$2,700 - 32,910. Application fee: $63.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the application form for Early Years or Prep–Year 12 with a non-refundable AUD 100 fee; receive a confirmation letter. Step 2: Offers are made in March two years prior to entry; late enrolments are offered throughout the year where possible. Main entry points are Early Years, Reception, Year 5, Years 7 and 8, and Year 10. Step 3: At the time of offer, complete a binding acceptance form and return it with the AUD 2,600 non-refundable enrolment confirmation fee by the designated date.
Admissions Details
Waiting lists exist for enrolment. The Enrolments Team can advise families of any waiting lists for specific year groups.
Boarding Life
Modern Boarding House accommodates 100 boarders for boys in Years 7 to 12. Year 11 and 12 students have private rooms. Boarders have access to all on-campus facilities and grounds. Meals are prepared on-site by Chartwells in the Da Costa Dining Hall. Boarding annual fee is AUD 30,170 per year.
The modern Boarding House accommodates 100 boarders for boys in Years 7 to 12. Year 11 and 12 students have private rooms. Meals are served in the Da Costa Dining Hall, prepared on-site by Chartwells. Boarders have access to all on-campus facilities and grounds.
Student Life
Every student is allocated to a house upon commencement. Houses are the fundamental unit of pastoral care, with Year 7–8 students in Mentor classes and Years 9–12 in small Mentor groups. Houses include Da Costa, Farr, Farrell, Hawkes, Howard, MacDermott, School and Allen, Short, Woodcock and Young.
Senior School uniform for Years 7–12 includes a summer uniform of a blue and white striped shirt with a school or house tie, blue shorts, a black belt, long white socks and black leather lace-up shoes. The blazer uniform is preferred and compulsory in Terms 2 and 3 and must be worn for muster and chapel. House ties are worn with the summer uniform in Terms 1 and 4, and with the blazer in Terms 2 and 3.
Meals are prepared on-site in the Da Costa Dining Hall by Chartwells.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing Education is central to learning, drawing on Professor Martin Seligman's work. The programme teaches skills to strengthen relationships, build resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Registered psychologists and chaplains work across all year levels. Year-level wellbeing talks and ongoing monitoring within pastoral care groups are provided.
The school provides a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. Pastoral care, the House system, and an Anglican framework prioritise safeguarding and a sense of belonging.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by the Council of Governors, which develops strategies, makes financial decisions and oversees investments with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team. Operated by the Anglican Church of Australia Collegiate School of Saint Peter as St Peter's College.
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