Fees

School Fees  and Govenrment Assistance

2024 School Fees

Please find following a list of annual school fees.

These fees incorporate tuition fees, other compulsory charges which include books, stationery and a maintenance fee.

Please note, children are required to provide a water drink bottle, an art smock and a library bag.

In addition to the above fees children in Grades 1-4 will be given excursion and incursion opportunities within school hours.

Children in Grades 5/6 are involved in a camp/sleep over during the year.

Funding of Victorian Catholic Schools

Nearly 73% of catholic schools income comes from the Government. The other 27% of income must be raised by donations, school fees, special grants and fund raising.

Background to CEW Fees

In meeting their financial responsibilities, all CEW schools are dependent on income from a number of sources.  The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria establishes guidelines for each school to raise a set amount per pupil.

The sources of this income are:

1. Federal Government Grants
2. State Government Grants
3. School Fees
4. Tuition levies
5. School Community Fundraising
6. Other Income – including donations from Parish, other donations and miscellaneous grants.

School Fees and Tuition Levies are set annually to make up the projected shortfall between Income and the Guidelines set by the CECV for Expenditure.  Income is distributed across the key areas of:

1. Salaries
2. Loan repayments
3. Resources for learning
4. Maintenance
5. Capital Expenditure
6. Utilities and Services

Schools are reliant on families paying school fees in order to meet their financial commitments.

Where Does The Money Go?

The money received from Government grants, donations or school fees is used to administer the whole school.  This includes paying staff, maintaining, refurbishing and building facilities, resourcing classes and enhancing learning.

Fee Accounts

An account is forwarded to all families at the start of the school year for the full year’s school fees.  Statements are then forwarded throughout the year indicating the amount received to date and the outstanding balance.

Payment Options

Fees can be paid in several ways by direct debit weekly, fortnightly or monthly, or payment in full by 31st March.  Payments can also be made by cash, cheque, credit card or EFTPOS in the school office

All fee accounts must be settled in full by 28th October each school calendar year.

Fee Assistance

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please make an appointment to discuss your situation with the Principal.  Please note that we cannot provide assistance unless we are aware of your needs.