School Fees
Sydney Catholic Schools charge tuition fees for all primary schools and secondary colleges, inclusive of all books in Primary Schools. The fees vary depending on the socio-economic ranking of the area in which the school is located. In addition to tuition fees, there are school based charges for specific subjects, excursions, specialist sports and building works, repairs and maintenance. A reduction applies for each additional child enrolled at the school. A fee schedule for each school is available on individual school websites.
Fee Assistance
We offer an affordable Catholic education of the highest standard, with a deeply held philosophical commitment at all levels (our archdiocese, system, parish and school) that no Catholic family should be denied a Catholic education due to a genuine incapacity to pay all, or part of, their children’s school fees.
Bursaries
Parents requiring fee assistance to meet the cost of educating their child, may be eligible for a bursary from the Catholic Education Foundation. Each bursary is open to students enrolled within the Sydney Catholic School system from Kindergarten to Year 12 through one of three bursary categories:
- Financial Hardship Bursary
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary
Refugee Bursary
Contact the school office for more information about school fees and bursaries.
Needs Based Funding
Sydney Catholic Schools uses a needs-based funding model to ensure resources are distributed fairly across our 147 schools. Government funding is allocated based on student enrolments and additional support needs, including disability, socio-educational disadvantage and English language support. This document outlines how funding flows from the government to Sydney Catholic Schools and how it is allocated to support teaching, learning and student wellbeing. Read more.