GELORUP, WA 6230
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is an Independent Anglican Co-Educational Day and Boarding School (Early Learning to Year 12) in Gelorup, Western Australia.
A bushland sanctuary where potential blossoms through academic rigour and character development. Rooted in Christian values yet globally connected through Round Square membership, this pioneering institution cultivates resilient innovators who lead with integrity while embracing their role as custodians of community and environment.
Key information about Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Independent
Co-Ed
Combined
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Cottage-style boarding with weekly options
Boarders live in cottage-style accommodation, and weekly boarding lets students stay during the week and head home on weekends.
Sequenced camps and expeditions
The school runs a staged outdoor learning programme from Year 3 camps to Year 9 expeditions, including a 2026 pathway choice.
33-hectare bushland campus
The school is set on 33 hectares of natural bushland just outside Bunbury, giving students a distinctive on-site learning environment.
Detailed information about Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School occupies 33 hectares of natural bushland in Gelorup, Western Australia. Established in 1972 as Australia's first co-educational boarding school offering both Primary and Secondary education, it delivers an innovative curriculum blending ATAR pathways with vocational training (VET). Unique features include specialist academic talent development programs, international student exchanges through Round Square membership, and purpose-built early learning facilities within its Eric Speed Centre. The school maintains strong academic outcomes with a 100% WACE achievement rate and median ATAR of 86.9 in 2023.
Mr Matthew O'Brien serves as Head of School at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School in Gelorup, Western Australia, having been appointed to this role by the Board of Governors in 2021. He oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of this independent Anglican day and boarding school, working closely with executive leaders to maintain its reputation for academic excellence within a supportive Christian environment.
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School's annual tuition fees for domestic students range from approximately $9,000 for younger primary years to $18,000 for senior secondary students. Boarding fees add around $23,000 per year for students in Years 7-12. The school offers family concessions including sibling discounts of up to 50% for fourth children. International students should consult the separate fee schedule which includes additional costs like overseas health cover.
Fees shown are indicative annual amounts. Please contact the school for the most current information.
| Year Level | Domestic Students |
|---|---|
| Primary School | |
| Pre-primary | $9,446 |
| Year 1 | $9,446 |
| Year 2 | $9,446 |
| Year 3 | $9,446 |
| Year 4 | $10,620 |
| Year 5 | $10,620 |
| Year 6 | $11,807 |
| Secondary School | |
| Year 7 | $16,524 |
| Year 8 | $18,301 |
| Year 9 | $18,301 |
| Year 10 | $18,301 |
| Year 11 | $18,301 |
| Year 12 | $18,301 |
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