Complete 2026 pricing guide for school and education facility cleaning in Sydney — primary schools, high schools, TAFE and holiday deep cleans.
School cleaning in Sydney costs between $45 and $65 per hour, with small primary schools averaging $250–$450 per nightly clean and large high schools paying $700–$1,200+ per night — all staff must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) for NSW school sites.
| School Type | Facility Detail | Frequency | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small primary school | 8–12 classrooms, 1 canteen | Nightly | $250–$450/night |
| Medium primary school | 15–25 classrooms, canteen, gym | Nightly | $400–$650/night |
| Small high school | 20–30 classrooms, multiple blocks | Nightly | $450–$750/night |
| Large high school | 30+ classrooms, gym, pool, canteen | Nightly | $700–$1,200+/night |
| Term holiday deep clean | Full school reset | Per term | $1,500–$4,500 |
| TAFE / university campus | Multi-building campus | Nightly | From $800/night |
School cleaning in Sydney costs between $45 and $65 per hour. A small primary school (8–12 classrooms, 1 canteen, 4 toilet blocks) typically costs $250–$450 per nightly clean. A large high school (30+ classrooms, gymnasium, multiple toilet blocks, canteen and administration) costs $500–$900+ per nightly visit. Schools with swimming pools, performing arts centres or sports halls have additional scope.
Yes. In NSW, all cleaning staff who work in schools are required to hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC). Pro Clean Corp verifies all staff WWCC before deployment to any school or childcare facility. WWCC certificates are available on request for school administration records. Do not engage any cleaning company for school cleaning unless they can confirm all staff hold valid WWCC.
Standard school cleaning includes: classroom sweeping or vacuuming and mopping, desk and chair surface wiping, whiteboard and interactive board rail cleaning, toilet block deep cleaning and sanitisation, canteen surface and floor cleaning, administration office cleaning, corridor and thoroughfare maintenance, and bin emptying throughout. Gymnasium floor cleaning, deep carpet steam cleaning, and holiday deep cleans are typically quoted separately.
NSW Department of Education guidelines recommend nightly cleaning for all public schools. Most independent and Catholic schools operate on the same schedule. Toilet blocks in primary schools should be checked and spot-cleaned during the day (typically by a school-based cleaner). Holiday deep cleans at the end of each term are highly recommended to reset the school before students return.
The per-hour cleaning rate is the same for public and private schools — the cost difference comes from building size, scope, and cleaning frequency. Large private schools often have more extensive facilities (gymnasiums, performing arts centres, boarding houses) that add to the total cleaning scope and monthly cost.
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