Foundation

“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.”

Family Fee: $975 (per family)

Capital Improvement Levy: $180 (per family)

Tuition Levy: $200 (per student) to cover curriculum resources and stationery

Total for 1 student = $1355

Add $200 for each additional student.

Excursions will be charged at the time of them occurring.

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF)

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: Forms will be sent home at the beginning of the 2024 school year.

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 fee.

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 (phone number).

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.

Although the school fees make up a very small amount of the funding required to run a school, we appreciate the effort of families to contribute. Most families set up a weekly direct debit, ranging from $10 - $50 dollars per fortnight.

Forms are available during the first few weeks of Term 1 from our office along with Conveyance Allowances forms.

Fees will be billed at the beginning of each year (including added costs where applicable).

It is an expectation that all fees are paid in full or families sign up to a Fee Payment Agreement for Direct Payments, weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Cash payments are also available to be made at the office.

New Prep families are entitled to their first year at St. Patrick’s free of fees.

Existing families with a student starting in Prep are entitled to a reduction in heir fees. they will not be required to pay the Tuition fee for that student. All other fees, including Family Fees and Capital Fees will still be payable.