School uniform costs become unaffordable for Noosa parents

By Abbey Cannan

Although many parents look forward to sending their kids back to school in the new year, it can be daunting for some as they fork out hundreds of dollars in uniform fees.

Prices are beginning to become unaffordable for many parents in 2021, as we compare uniform costs of public and private schools in the Noosa region.

For a boys full uniform at Noosa District State High School, the cost can reach up to $230 which includes: shorts, polo shirt, fleecy jacket, tie, hat and a formal white shirt and shorts.

In comparison, the cost of a senior boy’s full uniform at St. Andrew’s Anglican College can exceed prices of $680.

This cost includes the full price of a senior boy’s uniform, which according to…