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Which schools that produce exceptional results while keeping fees affordable are located near you? Explore the map – and see which NSW schools made the national top 100.
View in browser 19th February 2026

Canberra Star

Good afternoon Wentyl,

New South Wales’ top-rated affordable private schools spread from Sydney’s east to west, revealing students do not need to travel far from home for a high-quality education.

News Corp’s exclusive list of best affordable NSW private schools are located across the state’s cities and regional towns – and we’ve mapped them out for you.

These schools deliver strong educational outcomes for ambitious Australian families while keeping average fees at or below $10,000 per student, according to the most recent national schools financial data from 2024.

Explore the map – and see which NSW schools made the national top 100.

Mapped: The best low-cost private schools across NSW
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