School fees and mandatory subject costs will be added to school accounts at the beginning of the school year. Other costs will be added when appropriate. There is a reduction of 10%, on tuition only, for siblings attending the College at the same time. Additionally, the fourth and subsequent children will not be charged (tuition fees only), whilst four or more siblings are concurrently enrolled at the College. All fees and charges are subject to yearly variation unless stated otherwise.
(Please click on the headings below for more information on each section)
Tuition Fees
| Year 7 & 8 (4 terms) |
$1,084 per term or |
$361.33 per month or |
$83.38 per week |
| Year 9 & 10 (4 terms) |
$1,139 per term or |
$379.67 per month or |
$87.62 per week |
| Year 11 (4 terms) |
$1,272 per term or |
$424.00 per month or |
$97.85 per week |
| Year 12 (3 terms) |
$1,716 per term or |
$429.00 per month or |
$99.00 per week |
Fee Payment Schedule for 2025
| Frequency |
Number of payments |
First Payment Date |
Final Payment Date |
| Weekly |
40 |
1-Mar-25 |
29-Nov-25 |
| Fortnightly |
20 |
1-Mar-25 |
22-Nov-25 |
| Monthly |
10 |
1-Mar-25 |
1-Dec-25 |
| Quarterly |
4 |
1-Mar-25 |
1-Dec-25 |
| Annually |
1 |
29-Mar-25 |
not applicable |
Fee Assistance
We recognise the financial pressures that families may face and strive to offer
flexible payment options to accommodate different circumstances. For more
information and to contact our Diocesan Fees Team, please visit the Diocese of
Lismore Catholic Schools website.
Note:- Fees for 2026 are set during Term 4, 2025.
Resource Hire Fees
The Resource Hire Fee of $363, billed in Term 1, represents a partial offset of resource costs that are provided by the College to students each year. This includes textbooks, novels, printing, software licences, internet access and other resources etc. This fee applies to all students.
Fee Policy
An extract from the Fee Policy is printed in the Information for Parents & Students Handbook (Section 10) or can be obtained by phoning the College.
Subject Costs for Years 7 and 8 (per year)
In some subjects an additional cost is charged to cover all materials and equipment needed by the student. The cost is charged at the beginning of the school year. The costs for Visual Arts are set to allow students to make use of quality equipment and to cover some materials needed by the students during the course of the year. In Technology Mandatory, the fees are set to cover materials and consumable items in the three context areas in Years 7 and 8, i.e. Agriculture and Food Technologies, Digital Technologies, Engineered Systems and Material Technologies.
Levies for Elective Courses in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12
Levies are charged for elective subjects in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. The levies are charged at the beginning of Term 2 each year and cover the costs of consumable and other resource materials used by the students. The levies are administered by the respective subject departments. Details on specific costs will be found in the Information for Parents and Students Handbook. In Year 12, materials required for Major Projects are at the student's expense.
The College will consider facilitating additional courses specifically required by a student subject to availability and direct cost to the College to be borne by parents.
Camps and Retreats
All students in Years 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 participate in a camp/retreat style program at various times throughout the year. The program is a significant factor in promoting the personal and spiritual development of the students as well as building and developing a range of essential life skills. Attendance at this camp or retreat program is compulsory. The current program is structured as follows:
|
Year
|
Came |
Approx Cost |
| 7 |
Sleepout at the College |
$80 |
| 8 |
Tyalgum - Leadership and Personal Development (3 days outdoor program) |
$350 |
| 9 |
Camp Kokoda |
$420 |
| 11/12 |
Senior Retreat (3 days) - Bornhoffen |
$380 |
While the cost of the camp and retreat program is borne by parents, every effort is made to keep the costs to a minimum. The costs noted above are subject to change based on the final costs as advised by the camp providers.
In addition to the above compulsory camps a range of optional development programs are offered. Details of those camps will be advertised at the relevant time. These additional opportunities are available to all students and are voluntary. Eligibility for the volunteer camps is subject to fees being paid up-to-date.
Collection of Monies
The College's preferred method of payment is via the Compass Parent Portal. We also accept cash and cheques, these can be handed into the Front Office.We also accept BPAY payments, the individual reference details are available at the bottom of your monthly College statement. An EFTPOS terminal is also available at the Front Office for payments. Cash out is not available. Note: Overseas credit cards attract additional fees which will be charged to the student’s account.
