SCHOOL FEES
We welcome all students and their families who share or respect our Catholic faith, values and traditions. Catholic education is supported by State and Federal funding, with families contributing the balance of the cost of educating their children. At times, some families are unable to meet their commitment to the full costs of education. As a Catholic school system, we ensure fee relief mechanisms are available to support families in time of need. We encourage these discussions on enrolment or as these needs emerge.
Fees
Fees are charged on an annual basis. The first fee statement is issued in February with the annual charges shown. Subsequent fee statements will then be issued each term thereafter.
For 2026 the annual fees are as follows:
Description of Fee Types
Tuition Fee
A tuition fee of $1,300.00 per family will apply. This fee is levied to assist with the running costs of the school.
Capital Levy
A Capital Levy of $210.00 per family will apply. This fee is levied for the ongoing capital upgrade of school facilities.
Fundraising Levy
Families will be required to pay a fundraising levy of $120.00 per student. The fundraising levy assists with the local contribution required to supplement the state and federal funding to run the school. This fee also enables the Parents and Friends of the school to focus on community rather than fundraising.
Student Fee
A student fee per child will apply. This fee includes stationery & materials, swimming and excursions, camps and chrome books where applicable.
Student Departures and Withdrawals
Parents and guardians are reminded that early written notification of a student withdrawing during the school year is required. Where a student exits the school during a Term, fees are payable to end of the Term the student exited. Fee accounts will be adjusted pro-rata for tuition fees and the capital levy.
Payment Options
The following options are available for the payment of school fees:
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Direct Debit – Fortnightly or monthly. The 2026 authorisation form will be made available to families in February.
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In Person / EFT – Pay via EFTPOS, cash, or bank transfer. Full payment due by
24 October 2026. -
Credit Card – Scheduled payments. An Authorisation form is required.
Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested tested Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card, or Veteran Affairs Pensioner Gold Card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF.
How to Apply:
Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/CSEF_application_form.pdf
Support for the Cost of Education
Where families are eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursion Funding, they can also apply for the Family Fee Assistance Scheme. Families that qualify for the scheme will pay $520 per annum ($10 per week) for primary school tuition fees and the capital levy.
How to Apply:
Contact the school office to obtain a Family Fee Assistance Scheme application.
Further Support
If you have any concerns regarding payment of school fees, you are encouraged to discuss these at any time with the Principal. To arrange an appointment please contact the office on 03 5231 5292.
It is a condition of enrolment that all families contribute to the cost of education. We recognise that circumstances may change, and it is an expectation that the fee payer will contact the school to negotiate an alternative payment plan or seek concessional support.
Debt Collection Procedures
As a last resort the school will commence debt recovery or take legal action where no adequate response has been achieved from approaches for fee payment. Costs incurred by the school from such methods are fully recoverable from the Debtor. This is a last resort for the school but is necessary as a matter of justice for paying members of the school community and the financial sustainability of the school.
