Top 15 Private Schools in Moreton Bay: 2025 Results and School Fees
By Tim AllenBuyer’s Agent and Director, IPS Buyer’s Agents
The top private schools in Moreton Bay on 2025 results are The Lakes College at North Lakes (97 for Years 7–10), Genesis Christian College at Bray Park (96) and All Saints Primary School at Albany Creek (95 for primary).[1][2] Published fees for one child at the top 15 range from $2,910 a year for Year 1 at Christ the King Catholic Primary School to $19,550 for Year 10 at The Lakes College.[3][4]
This guide ranks the private (non-government) schools in the City of Moreton Bay council area, with no Brisbane or Sunshine Coast schools, and compares what each one charges. The state schools have their own guides: our top 20 state primary schools and top 10 state high schools in Moreton Bay.
Key takeaways
- The Lakes College (97), Genesis Christian College (96) and All Saints Primary School (95) lead Moreton Bay’s private schools on 2025 results.[1][2]
- The top 15 mix six primary schools, six Prep–12 colleges and three secondary colleges.
- Year 1 costs $2,910 to $3,756 at the three Catholic primary schools in the list, and $4,640 to $12,240 at the independent schools.[3][5][6][4]
- Year 10 costs run from $6,495 at Australian Christian College – Moreton to $19,550 at The Lakes College, which includes a 14-day outdoor education camp.[6][4]
- Catchments and enrolment management plans apply only to state schools, so each private school sets its own enrolment rules.[7]
What are the top 15 private schools in Moreton Bay?
The Lakes College, Genesis Christian College and All Saints Primary School lead Moreton Bay’s top 15 private schools on Better Education’s 2025 State Overall Score.[1][2] Each school is ranked on the score for its oldest year group: Years 7–10 for secondary and Prep–12 schools, and primary results for primary schools. Schools on the same score share a rank (marked =) and are listed alphabetically, and each suburb links to our suburb report.
| Rank | Private school | Suburb | Years | Sector | 2025 score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lakes College | North Lakes | Prep–12 | Independent | 97 (Years 7–10) |
| 2 | Genesis Christian College | Bray Park | Prep–12 | Independent | 96 (Years 7–10) |
| 3 | All Saints Primary School | Albany Creek | Prep–6 | Catholic | 95 (primary) |
| =4 | Australian Christian College – Moreton | Caboolture | Prep–12 | Independent | 94 (Years 7–10) |
| =4 | Mueller College | Rothwell | Prep–12 | Independent | 94 (Years 7–10) |
| =6 | Caboolture Montessori School | Caboolture | Prep–6 | Independent | 93 (primary) |
| =6 | Grace Lutheran Primary School | Clontarf | Prep–6 | Independent | 93 (primary) |
| =6 | St Benedict’s Primary School | Mango Hill | Prep–6 | Catholic | 93 (primary) |
| 9 | Grace Lutheran College | Rothwell | Years 7–12 | Independent | 92 (Years 7–10) |
| =10 | Northpine Adventist College | Dakabin | Prep–12 | Independent | 91 (Years 7–10) |
| =10 | St Benedict’s College | Mango Hill | Years 7–12 | Catholic | 91 (Years 7–10) |
| =12 | Christ the King Catholic Primary School | Deception Bay | Prep–6 | Catholic | 90 (primary) |
| =12 | Samford Valley Steiner School | Wights Mountain | Prep–12 | Independent | 90 (Years 7–10) |
| =12 | St Michael’s College | Caboolture | Prep–6 | Independent | 90 (primary) |
| 15 | St Columban’s College | Caboolture | Years 7–12 | Catholic | 89 (Years 7–10) |
Next come Southern Cross Catholic College at Scarborough (88), then Carmichael College, Holy Spirit School and Living Faith Lutheran Primary School (87 each).[1][2]
How much do private schools in Moreton Bay cost?
For one child, published fees for Year 1 run from $2,910 at Christ the King to $12,240 at The Lakes College, and for Year 10 from $6,495 at Australian Christian College – Moreton to $19,550 at The Lakes College.[3][6][4] Each figure adds tuition to every compulsory recurring charge the school lists for that year, counting family levies once. It leaves out one-off enrolment fees and deposits, optional programs, subject levies, uniforms, transport and discounts.
| Private school | Fees for | Year 1 | Year 10 | What the figure includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes College[4] | 2027 | $12,240 | $19,550 | Tuition, resource levy and the $550 family capital levy; Year 10 adds a $2,860 outdoor education camp |
| Genesis Christian College[8] | 2026 | $8,046 | $11,263 | Tuition, levies and inclusions, iPad or laptop hire, P&F levy, and family building fund and magazine charges |
| All Saints Primary School[5] | 2026 | $3,756 | – | Tuition, general, capital and parent levies, and Year 1 and technology levies |
| Australian Christian College – Moreton[6] | 2026 | $4,640 | $6,495 | All-inclusive fee; uniform, technology and bus fares extra |
| Mueller College[9] | 2026 | $6,180 | $10,300 | Tuition, which includes compulsory camps and excursions |
| Caboolture Montessori School[10] | 2026 | $7,280 | – | Tuition and capital levy |
| Grace Lutheran Primary School[11] | 2026 | $8,000 | – | Tuition, resource and activity levy (camps included) and family facilities levy |
| St Benedict’s Primary School[12] | 2026 | $3,591 | – | Tuition, student levy, and family capital and parent levies |
| Grace Lutheran College[13] | 2026 | – | $12,985 | Rothwell campus: tuition, camp and extras levy (compulsory camps), technology and capital levies |
| Northpine Adventist College[14] | 2026 | $5,800 | $7,408 | Tuition, general service fee and laptop levy |
| St Benedict’s College[15] | 2027 | – | $6,856 | Tuition, resource levy (camps included), and family capital and parent levies |
| Christ the King Catholic Primary School[3] | 2026 | $2,910 | – | Tuition, family capital levy, resource and technology levies, and book pack |
| Samford Valley Steiner School[16] | 2026 | $8,947 | $13,872 | Tuition and compulsory charges; Year 10 adds the device levy |
| St Michael’s College[17] | 2027 | $6,500 | – | All-inclusive fee |
| St Columban’s College[18] | 2026 | – | $8,090 | School fee, student levy, capital levy and parent levy |
The Lakes College, St Benedict’s College and St Michael’s College have already published their 2027 fees; the other figures are for 2026, so expect them to rise for 2027. Grace Lutheran College’s figure is for its Rothwell campus; its Caboolture campus charges $12,310 for Year 10.[13]
We started with the 37 non-government schools that the Department of Education’s records place in the Moreton Bay council area,[19] looked up each one’s 2025 score on Better Education’s suburb pages, and checked every score and fee schedule on 6 and 7 November 2026.[1][2] We left out special assistance, flexible learning and trade colleges, which serve particular groups of students, and schools with no 2025 score, such as Pine Community School, Birali Steiner School, Redwood College and Pinnacle Academic College in Kallangur. Prince of Peace Lutheran College is not included, because the Department’s records place it at Everton Park, in Brisbane City.[19]
Better Education’s State Overall Score rates English and maths test results from 60 to 100.[20] Only 14 of the area’s mainstream private schools have a score for Years 7–10, so a top 15 has to include primary schools. Some Prep–12 colleges score differently by stage: Good Shepherd Christian School at Albany Creek scores 94 on primary results but 82 for Years 7–10, which keeps it out of this list.[2][1]
A score measures results, not everything a school does, and results also reflect students’ backgrounds.[21] ACARA, which runs NAPLAN, has long discouraged league tables built from its data because they don’t show the full picture of a school.[22] Use the list to decide which schools to visit, and read each school’s My School profile.[23]
It varies, which is why we compare totals rather than tuition alone. Mueller College includes compulsory camps and excursions in its tuition,[9] Grace Lutheran Primary School’s resource and activity levy covers camps and excursions,[11] and St Michael’s College quotes one fee that includes all levies.[17] The Lakes College lists its 14-day Year 10 outdoor education camp separately, at $2,860.[4]
Family levies are charged once per family, not per child, such as The Lakes College’s $550 capital levy and St Benedict’s College’s $1,051 capital levy.[4][15] Most schools also discount tuition for younger siblings, and many give a discount for paying the year up front, so a family with two or three children pays less per child than the table shows. Budget for one-off costs too: The Lakes College, for example, charges a $160 application fee and a $600 confirmation fee, and holds a $1,000 family deposit that is refunded when your last child leaves.[4]
In this list, the Catholic schools charge less. Year 1 at the three Catholic primary schools costs $2,910 to $3,756, against $4,640 to $12,240 at the independent schools.[3][5][6][4] For Year 10, the two Catholic colleges charge $6,856 (St Benedict’s College, 2027) and $8,090 (St Columban’s College, 2026),[15][18] while the independent colleges range from $6,495 at Australian Christian College – Moreton to $19,550 at The Lakes College.[6][4] What each fee includes differs, so compare the schedules, not just the totals.
No. Catchments and enrolment management plans apply to Queensland state schools,[7] and each private school runs its own enrolment process, so ask about waiting lists and when to apply for your child’s year. Where you live still matters for the daily trip: check the drive at school times and any school bus routes before you buy.
If you may move a child to a state school later, check the state catchment of the address too. Our guides to the top state primary schools and top state high schools in Moreton Bay show which of those schools run enrolment management plans.
The top 15 cluster in five areas. These are descriptions, not recommendations.
North Lakes and Mango Hill
The Lakes College is in North Lakes, and St Benedict’s College and St Benedict’s Primary School are in neighbouring Mango Hill. One of our Mango Hill buyers, a mum of two, wanted a home close to schools and transport that the family could stay in until the children finish school (read the Mango Hill story).
Bray Park and Albany Creek
Genesis Christian College is in Bray Park and All Saints Primary School in Albany Creek. We have bought in both suburbs, including a Bray Park home secured for $1.125 million for clients relocating from Perth (read the Bray Park story).
The Redcliffe peninsula
Mueller College and Grace Lutheran College share Rothwell, and Grace Lutheran Primary School is in nearby Clontarf.
Caboolture
Four of the top 15 are in Caboolture: Australian Christian College – Moreton, Caboolture Montessori School, St Michael’s College and St Columban’s College.
Dakabin, Deception Bay and Samford Valley
Northpine Adventist College is in Dakabin, Christ the King Catholic Primary School in Deception Bay, and Samford Valley Steiner School in Wights Mountain. For prices and rents across the region, see our Moreton Bay property market guide and the full set of Moreton Bay suburb reports.
Private school fees are a large recurring cost, so build them into your budget before you set a purchase price, especially with more than one child. Talk to a mortgage broker before you shortlist homes, so pre-approval reflects what you will really spend each year. These are the mortgage brokers we work with:
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Ryan Leahy, Finance Broker, Moreton Bay Finance Broker
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Finance support
Daniel Fynch, Mortgage Broker, Moreton Bay Finance Broker
Available evenings and weekends.
Phone 0478 706 468
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Kyle Downey, Principal Broker, High Point Finance, Caboolture
Email kyle@highpointfinance.com.au · Phone 0493 010 111
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This section is general information, not credit advice; speak with a licensed credit professional about your own borrowing.
A buyer’s agent can build the school run into the brief: shortlist homes within an easy drive or bus route of the school, check the state catchment as a back-up, negotiate the price and conditions, and work with your broker and solicitor or conveyancer through to settlement. We have bought for school-driven briefs before, including a family home in The Gap bought for one of Brisbane’s top-performing state high school catchments (read The Gap story).
IPS Buyer’s Agents works only for buyers, and Moreton Bay is one of our core areas (see our Moreton Bay buyer’s agent service). Tim Allen has personally inspected and negotiated every one of the 128 properties IPS has bought since 2023. IPS is an REIQ Accredited Agency (see Tim’s REIQ member profile).
The Lakes College, Genesis Christian College and All Saints Primary School lead Moreton Bay’s private schools on 2025 results. Fees for one child run from $2,910 a year to $19,550, with the Catholic schools at the lower end,[3][4] so compare what each fee includes, add family levies once, and allow for 2027 rises.
This article is general information only, current at November 2026. It is not legal, financial or tax advice and does not consider your circumstances. School fees, scores and enrolment rules change, so confirm current fees and enrolment with each school, and check the rules for your purchase with your solicitor or conveyancer before you act.
Buying in Moreton Bay with a private school in mind? Tell us the school and your budget, and we will shortlist homes that suit the school run.
- Better Education — QLD Suburb Ratings by Secondary School Results (2025 school scores, by suburb)
- Better Education — QLD Suburb Ratings by Primary School Results (2025 school scores, by suburb)
- Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Deception Bay — Fee Schedule 2026
- The Lakes College — 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges
- All Saints School, Albany Creek — 2026 Fees and Levies Schedule
- Australian Christian College – Moreton — Fees (annual school fees for 2026)
- Queensland Government — School catchment areas (last updated 17 June 2026)
- Genesis Christian College — 2026 Fee Schedule (linked from the college’s School Fees page)
- Mueller College — Enrolment Information (Tuition Fees 2026 table and fee policies)
- Caboolture Montessori School — School Fee Schedule 2026
- Grace Lutheran Primary School — Schedule of Fees 2026
- St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Mango Hill — 2026 School Fees and Fee Schedule
- Grace Lutheran College — 2026 Fee Schedule, Rothwell and Caboolture campuses (ask the college’s enrolments team for a copy)
- Northpine Adventist College — Fees Schedule 2026
- St Benedict’s College, Mango Hill — Schedule of Fees and Levies 2027
- Samford Valley Steiner School — 2026 Parent Fee Schedule
- St Michael’s College, Caboolture — College Fees and Levies 2027
- St Columban’s College, Caboolture — 2026 Annual Fees and Levies Schedule
- Queensland Government Open Data Portal — State and non-state school details (sector, year levels and local government area of each school)
- Better Education — Please explain the column State Overall Score in school rating
- Better Education — Top Primary Schools in Brisbane (2025 results, with its note on what results reflect)
- ACARA — ACARA Update, December 2025 (open letter on school league tables)
- ACARA — My School
What is the best private school in Moreton Bay?
On Better Education’s 2025 results, The Lakes College at North Lakes ranks first among Moreton Bay’s private schools with 97 for Years 7–10, ahead of Genesis Christian College at Bray Park (96) and All Saints Primary School at Albany Creek (95 for primary). The score reflects English and maths results only, so visit the schools and read their My School profiles before you decide.
How much are private school fees in Moreton Bay?
For one child among the top 15 private schools, published Year 1 fees run from $2,910 a year at Christ the King Catholic Primary School to $12,240 at The Lakes College (2027), and Year 10 fees from $6,495 at Australian Christian College – Moreton to $19,550 at The Lakes College. These figures include compulsory levies and exclude one-off enrolment fees and discounts.
Which top private schools in Moreton Bay have the lowest fees?
Among the top 15, the three Catholic primary schools charge least for Year 1: Christ the King at Deception Bay ($2,910), St Benedict’s Primary at Mango Hill ($3,591) and All Saints at Albany Creek ($3,756), all for 2026. For Year 10, Australian Christian College – Moreton is lowest at $6,495, followed by St Benedict’s College at $6,856 for 2027.
Do private schools in Moreton Bay have catchment zones?
No. School catchments and enrolment management plans apply to Queensland state schools, and each private school sets its own enrolment process. Ask each school about waiting lists and when to apply. It is still worth checking the state school catchment of any home you buy, in case you move a child to a state school later.
Do Queensland private school fees include camps and levies?
It depends on the school. Mueller College includes compulsory camps and excursions in tuition, St Michael’s College at Caboolture charges one all-inclusive fee, and Grace Lutheran Primary School’s levy covers camps and excursions. Other schools add per-student and per-family levies, and The Lakes College lists a $2,860 Year 10 camp separately, so compare full schedules, not tuition alone.
Are Catholic school fees cheaper than independent school fees in Moreton Bay?
Among the top 15, yes. Year 1 at the three Catholic primary schools costs $2,910 to $3,756, against $4,640 to $12,240 at the independent schools. For Year 10 the two Catholic colleges charge $6,856 and $8,090, while independent colleges range from $6,495 to $19,550. What each fee covers differs, so check the schedules.