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. The costs of these fees are decided annually by the School Advisory Council and are set in accordance with the Catholic Education Office Diocesan Policy.
It is important to note however that no student will be excluded because of an inability to pay fees. In these cases, a suitable fee structure will be negotiated with the Principal. We encourage these discussions on enrolment or as these needs emerge.
2024 School Fees
| 2024 Family Tuition Fee | $1300 |
| 2024 Capital Levy | $150 |
| 2024 Gardening Levy | $80 |
| Total per family | $1530 |
| Student Year Level | Description | Fee |
| Grade 5 & 6 | Curriculum Levy | $220 |
| Technology Levy | $100 | |
| Excursion Levy | $80 | |
| Camp | $310 | |
| Swimming Levy | $70 | |
| Total per child | $780 | |
| Grade 3 & 4 | Curriculum Levy | $220 |
| Technology Levy | $50 | |
| Excursion Levy | $50 | |
| Swimming Levy | $70 | |
| Grade 3/4 Camp | $220 | |
| Total per child | $610 | |
| Grade 2 | Curriculum Levy | $220 |
| Technology Levy | $50 | |
| Excursion Levy | $50 | |
| Swimming Levy | $70 | |
| Day Camp | $50 | |
| Total per child | $440 | |
| Foundation & Grade 1 | Curriculum Levy | $220 |
| Technology Levy | $50 | |
| Excursion Levy | $50 | |
| Swimming Levy | $70 | |
| Total per child | $390 |
School Fees can be paid by the following methods:
- Direct debit bank account & direct debit credit card (fortnightly, monthly and termly schedules available)
- EFTPOS at the School Office, cash, cheque, credit card or internet banking.
Family Fee Assistance Scheme - Tuition Fee Discounts
In all Ballarat Diocesan Catholic Primary Schools, a Family Fee Assistance Scheme is available to families eligible for a means tested Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran Affairs Pensioner Card. The scheme is available to both catholic and non-catholic families and reduces the cost of the Family Tuition Fee and Capital Levy to a combined maximum of $520 per year ($10 per week). The Curriculum Levy, Technology Levy and Excursion and Camp costs are then added to this to give a total fee amount for the year.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FAMILY FEE ASSISTANCE SCHEME BROCHURE
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)
The Victorian Government offers a Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) providing payments to assist eligible families to cover the costs of camps, sporting events and excursions.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses related to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is currently $125 for primary school students.
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
Conveyance Allowance
The Conveyance Allowance assists families with the cost of transporting their children to and from school. To be eligible to receive a conveyance allowance you must:
- Be aged between five years (by 30 April in the year that the allowance is sought) and 21 years.
- Live more than 4.8km by the shortest practicable route from the nearest Catholic school attended, or, live more than 4.8 km from the nearest bus service.
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM
