Australian School Fees on 457 Temporary Visa Holders
Most States in Australia allow exemptions for school fees for the children of 457 Visa holders, treating these temporary visa holders the same as PR or citizens, as far as school fees are concerned.
However, NSW, ACT and now WA, charge Fees for children of 457 Visa holders attending State schools.
New South Wales
Kindergarten to Year 10
2013 $4,500
2014 $5,000
2015 $5,000
2016 $5,000
Years 11 and 12
2013 $5,500
2014 $6,000
2015 $6,000
2016Â $6,000
PDF document at:Â www.detinternational.nsw.edu.au
Full International Fees at:Â www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au
Australian Capital Territory
Primary
2013 $9,500
2014 $10,000
2015
2016
Junior Secondary
2013 $11,500
2014 $12,000
2015
2016
Senior Secondary
2013 $13,000
2014 $13,500
2015
2016
Western Australia
2014 $4,000 for 1st Child and $2,000 for additional children