No child will be refused enrolment from a Catholic school because of a family's inability to pay school fees
There are three levels of annual fees, billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3:
Diocesan Tuition Fees
Set by CEDP
Sibling discounts apply.
Diocesan fees after your third enrolled child are free.
Diocesan Building Levy
Set by CEDP (one per family)
Set by CEDP (one per family)
School Fees
Set by school
Diocesan Building Levy
The Diocesan Building Levy enables us, through our capital works program, to meet the demand for new schools and new classes in high growth areas, and to continue to maintain all schools to a high standard. All families with one or more children in a Parramatta Diocesan school (or at St Dominic's College Kingswood) are required to pay the annual Diocese of Parramatta Diocesan Building Levy. Please note that this fee is not tax deductible.
Diocesan Education Fee Temporary Residents
The DEFTR is $2046 and payable per each student on the following visa numbers:
173, 400, 401, 402, 405, 407, 408, 411, 415, 416, 417, 420, 457, 462, 476, 482, 485, 497, 580, 590, 600, 601, 651 and 884 including where any of these are the preceding visas for families on bridging visas 010 to 090.
Find a school in Greater Western Sydney
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
There are a range of options available to assist families with the payment of fees.
Flexible payment options are offered to all families in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta 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.
Refunds
If you are seeking a refund of overpaid school fees, please contact Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta on 02 9840 5600 or send us an email.
Please note any approved refunds will be credited to the credit card used for the original transaction.
Making Catholic education more affordable
Bishop Manning Support Fund
We offer full or part financial support for families for whom the cost of a Catholic education is out of reach.
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 that may include excursions, cost of buses, photocopying, utilities, maintenance of buildings and grounds, camps and reflection days.
Remember to also factor in the cost of books, stationery and the purchase of school uniforms. Many schools also have a Bring Your Own Learning Device (BYOLD) program with recommended suppliers to make costs more affordable.
Contribute to CEDP
Are you able to help support our bursary fund? A donation is an investment in our children's future.