School fees and Government Funding 

Recently there has been much public discussion around the Australian Government's model of funding schools. Catholic Schools NSW have put together some data to explain how government funding for non-government schools—such as Catholic and Independent schools— supports your right to choose the best educational environment for your child while also reducing costs for Australian taxpayers. 

Using the most recent data, the report outlines how funding these schools through a mixed education model reduces pressure on public education resources, with savings of up to $6.88 billion annually. The report highlights how school choice benefits families and the broader community alike. 

To read more, find the report here: Money invested, Money Saved - July 2025 - Adobe cloud storage. 

Thank you again to all of the families who are making regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly fee payments. Catholic Schools have an expectation that regular school fee payments commence by 30 March 2025 and are finalised by 30 November 2025. Some families may receive an "Arrears Notificaiton" for their accounts. This means that the system has calculated that the amount paid off their fees, is not as much as what would be expected at that time, according to their payment frequency. If you receive an arrears notification, it would be beneficial to check if your regular payments are enough to cover your fees by the due date, and make the appropriate adjustments. You can find this information on the bottom of your fee statement. Should you wish to discuss your fees, or are experiencing genuine financial hardship, we encourage you to contact the school on 4954 0036 to make a confidential meeting with the Principal.

To read more, find the report here: Money invested, Money Saved - July 2025 - Adobe cloud storage.