Education by Stephanie Bennett Premium Content Subscriber only Queensland private schools are jacking up fees for students to apply for their elite colleges, as parents drop hundreds of dollars in the hope of landing a coveted place. But with enrolment demand so strong and waiting list lengths kept secret, many of these kids will never set foot on their campuses. Brisbane Grammar School charges parents a non-refundable $500 fee just to apply, plus a whopping $2754 - up from $2650 in 2019 - non-refundable confirmation fee once a place is offered. Â The school enrols about 100 Year 5 and 140 Year 7 students each year equating to about $120,000 in initial application fees alone, not including those unsuccessful in gaining a place.