School Fees
Annual School Fees 2024
| Full Fee per Student | $2,680 |
|---|---|
| Lower Income Fee per Student | $1,610 |
Bus Transport (before and after school)
Our school provides the service of three buses to transport students to and from school each day. The route for these buses is restricted to a certain geographical area and fees apply. For 2024 the bus fee will be $1600 pa. Bus Transport fees are calculated on a user pay basis and have been invoiced separately for Term 1 and have added to your school account, if applicable. Bus fees can be added to your payment plan by arrangement with the Finance Officer.
St Patrick’s Special School buses use the school bus as part of the school’s day-to-day curricular and excursion. Voluntary Bus Donation of $100 per year is not included in the fee invoice. Payment would be appreciated and is tax deductible. Please contact finance@stpats.catholic.edu.au for more info.
Lower Income Fee:
To be eligible for the lower income fee, you need to qualify as a low income family. This is determined by your family’s gross income and is a $ value set by the State Government.
In 2023, your family’s gross income needs to be below approximately $60,264 for a family with one school-age child. (The limit will vary depending on how many dependent children you have.)
Proof of income is required and applicants will need to apply via the State Government’s School Card scheme.
Our finance manager can help you if you have any questions about applying for the lower income fee.
Payment Options
Payment Methods
Payments can be made in full or by an approved payment plan. We encourage all families to set up weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit payments
Payment options include:
- Direct Debit – deductions from your bank account (forms available from the office).
- BPay – reference numbers are printed on invoices and statements.
- Eftpos or Credit Card – Visa or Mastercard (forms available from the office).
Frequency of Payment (Full Fee 2024)
| Weekly (44 weeks) |
Fortnightly (22 fortnights) |
Monthly (10 months) |
Term (Terms 1-3) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Child | $67 | $134 | $268 | $893 |
Frequency of Payment (Lower Income Fee 2024)
| Weekly (44 weeks) |
Fortnightly (22 fortnights) |
Monthly (10 months) |
Term (Terms 1-3) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Child | $40.25 | $80.50 | $161 | $537 |
If you need assistance meeting payments or have any questions, please call the School Office.
Sibling Discounts
The school offers discounts on tuition fees for families with children in other Catholic schools. These discounts apply for multiple children in the one school or across all Catholic Schools. If you have a child or children enrolled in another Catholic school please email Stella Li, Business Manager (sli@stpats.catholic.edu.au) with the details for possible re-assessment of school fees.