The Perth private schools with the highest-earning parents revealed
Families with a median income of $376,000 – the highest for a school in WA and one of the highest nationally – are sending their children to Christ Church Grammar School, the latest figures from the Department of Education show.
All schools in the top 10 list for median parent earnings cater for students from kindergarten through to year 12, except for the Quintilian School – an independent primary school.
Both that school, and the only Catholic school to make the list – John XXIII College – had considerably lower yearly fees than the others.
The majority of schools were also located in Perth's affluent western suburbs, indicating many parents were choosing to send their children to schools near where they lived.
Association of Independent Schools WA executive director Chris Massey said parent choice was often influenced by a combination of factors, including the school's reputation and its location.
'Many families consider the quality and breadth of education, the school's values or faith, and the community it fosters, alongside the convenience of its location,' he said.
'Families make financial sacrifices to send their children to preferred schools.
'Many parents prioritise education and are willing to make significant adjustments to their finances to ensure their children have access to the best possible learning environment that suits their needs.'
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