CSPD provides an affordable quality Catholic education for families
We understand the financial demands placed on household budgets and do everything we can to keep fees low.
Catholic schools charge modest fees to make up the difference between the government funding we receive and what is needed to run each school. There are many options to assist families in accessing a quality Catholic education. Check with your school for fee relief that may apply to you, including fee support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
No child will be refused enrolment from a Catholic school because of a family's inability to pay school fees
There are three components of annual school fees, billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3:
Diocesan Building Levy
Set by CSPD
One per family
Diocesan Tuition Fees
Set by CSPD
Sibling discounts apply.
Diocesan fees after your third enrolled child are free.
School Based Fees
Set by school
Understanding our school fees
Diocesan Building Levy
The Diocesan Building Levy is charged per family and billed to the eldest child in a CSPD Diocesan school. This fee is not tax deductible. A 50% Discount on the Building Levy is offered to families with siblings in other Diocesan school systems (Archdiocese of Sydney, Diocese of Wollongong, and Diocese of Broken Bay).
Diocesan Tuition Fee
The Diocesan Tuition Fee is charged annually per student. Sibling discounts apply to Tuition Fees payable by a family on the second and subsequent children where that family is already paying a full Tuition fee on the eldest sibling. (25% discount for the second child, 50% discount for the third child and 100% for the fourth and subsequent children attending Catholic systemic schools in the Parramatta Diocese, Archdiocese of Sydney, Diocese of Wollongong, and Diocese of Broken Bay as well as at St Dominic’s College Kingswood).
School Based Fees
School based fees are set by each School and may be different for each School Year. A fee schedule for each school is available on individual school websites.
How much will school fees cost my family?
Use our fee estimator to calculate the annual cost of enrolment (based on the current year fees) at one or more of our schools.
Students on a visa
Additional fees may apply to certain students on a visa. CSPD Schools do not offer a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for visa applications. For further information please contact us.
Temporary Residents Education Fee
The Temporary Residents Education Fee applies to students who hold the following active Temporary residents Visa subclass numbers: 173, 400, 407, 408, 417, 456, 457, 462, 476, 482, 485, 580, 590, 600, 601, and 651.
A yearly fee of $2,328 per student is payable in 3 equal instalments of $776. This fee is charged in addition to the Diocesan Tuition, Diocesan Building Levy and School Based Fees.
Visitor Fees
The Visitor schedule of fees applies to students on a restricted study Visa (RSVS) who hold the following active Visa subclass numbers: 417, 462, 580, 590, 600, 601, 602 and 651. These fees are charges instead of the ordinary Diocesan Tuition, Building Levy and School Based fees and must be paid in full prior to commencement. The Temporary Residents Education Fee is also payable.
Full Fee-Paying Overseas Student Fees (FFPOS)
The FFPOS schedule of fees applies to students who are a dependant of a parent’s active 500 Student subclass Visa. These fees are charges instead of the ordinary Diocesan Tuition, Building Levy and School Based fees and must be paid in full prior to commencement. CSPD is unable to offer enrolment to Students who hold a 500 Student subclass Visa in their own name as we are no longer registered as a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Provider.
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Our 80 caring schools are nurturing communities where students and their families are warmly welcomed. As children grow in faith and learning, they develop a strong sense of belonging that supports wellbeing and connection.
Flexible payment options
Flexible payment options are offered to assist families with the payment of School fees at the start of each year. This provides families with the opportunity to select a payment plan that best suits their financial circumstances. Payments can be made via direct debit or BPay on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis at no additional charge.
Flexible payment options
Making Catholic education more affordable
Bishop Manning Support Fund
Families in genuine need can apply for assistance with the cost of uniforms and learning devices.
Conditions apply
Byallawa Co-contribution Scheme
Did you know we offer fee support for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families?
Conditions apply
Other costs to consider
Each school’s fees go toward resources such as excursions and reflection days; printing; utilities; buildings and grounds maintenance.
The cost of books, stationery and uniforms must also be considered. Many schools have a Bring Your Own Learning Device (BYOLD) program with recommended suppliers to make costs more affordable.
Looking to help someone in need?
Are you able to help support our Bishop Manning Support Fund? Your donation helps children in need access uniforms and a learning device.
Special circumstances
Enrolment withdrawal
A Parent/Carer must give the school at least 10 school weeks written notice of their intention to withdraw a child’s enrolment at a CSPD School or 10 School weeks will be payable. This does not apply if the child is leaving the school because they have completed Year 6 or Year 12 at the school or the student transfers from one school to another within the CSPD system of schools.
Refunds
If you are seeking a refund of overpaid school fees, please contact the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Billing & Receipting Support team.