Boarding Fees
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is a public school, and therefore tuition, other than for elective subjects and excursions, is provided at no cost to parents.
The boarding fees for full-time boarding students at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School are set by the NSW Department of Education
and are usually announced at the end of each year for the following year.
The fees for 2025 were set by the Minister at;
- $3,440 per term over 4 terms for Years 7 to 11 ($13,760 per annum)
- $4,588 per term over 3 terms for Year 12 ($13,764 per annum)
The fees for 2026 have been set by the Minister at;
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$3,578 per term over 4 terms for Years 7 to 11 ($14,312 per annum)
- $4,771 per term over 3 terms for Year 12 ($14,313 per annum)
A Security Bond, as stated in the Residential Student Agreement and section 7.5.1 of the School Manual, is required for new boarding students, which can be used to cover unpaid damages charges or boarding fees. The Bond is $1,000 and is refundable when the student leaves - less any unpaid fees or damages.
Boarding applicants accepting an early admission offer, per section 7.5.4 of the School Manual, will be required to make a prepayment of $1500.00 towards their first term boarding fees.
