School Fees
A quality Catholic education is affordable and accessible for every family!
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is committed to providing 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.
School fees are generally billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3. The fee is made up of three main parts:
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Annual Diocesan Tuition FeesThese are set by Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta and are the same for every school. There are significant sibling discounts for families with more than one child at one of our schools.
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Diocesan Building LevyThis is set by Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta and is the same for every school. There is only one Diocesan building levy per family.
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School-Based FeesThese are determined by the school according to our needs and are billable for each child. These fees help cover costs of things like teaching resources, technology, excursions etc. |
Fee support during COVID-19 times
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is working hard to support the families
in our communities who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19.
Here's how we can help
Flexible payment options
Families enrolled in CEDP schools are offered flexible payment options at the start of each year. These options provide opportunities to select a payment plan that best suits you. Payments can be made by direct debit or BPay on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis at no additional charge.
Flexible Payment Plans
Online Payment Portal
There is also an online payment portal. This may help take the stress of school fees out of your household budget as you can make a one-off payment up front with Visa or Mastercard by the due date. Our aim is to make it as simple as possible for families to access affordable quality Catholic education.
Access the Payment Portal
Fee assistance
We understand financial circumstances can change and that these changes can impact on families. Please speak with your school principal confidentially if your family experiences financial difficulty or hardship so an appropriate arrangement can be made.
Refund Policy
If you are seeking a refund of overpaid school fees, please contact Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta on 02 9840 5600 or email communityliaison@parra.catholic.edu.au Please note any approved refunds will be credited to the credit card used for the original transaction.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about any of these matters, contact the school in the first instance
Fees Payable at Penola Catholic College for 2022
As a guide, the cost of a Catholic education is around $13-$14 a day for a child in Year 7*. Significant discounts apply for siblings.
| Year 7 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
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| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $834 | |||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,223 | $1,668 | $1,113 | |
| Resource Fee | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 |
| Activity Fee | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| Overnight Excursion | $297 | $297 | $297 | $297 |
| Overnight Meal | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Total | $4,926 | $3,537 | $2,982 | $1,869 |
| Year 8 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
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| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $834 | |||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,223 | $1,668 | $1,113 | |
| Resource Fee | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 |
| Activity Fee | $204 | $204 | $204 | $204 |
| Total | $4,518 | $3,129 | $2,574 | $1,461 |
| Year 9 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
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| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $834 | |||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,466 | $1,851 | $1,233 | |
| Resource Fee | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 |
| Activity Fee | $201 | $201 | $201 | $201 |
| Total | $4,758 | $3,309 | $2,691 | $1,458 |
| Year 10 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
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| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $834 | |||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,466 | $1,851 | $1,233 | |
| Resource Fee | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 | $1,257 |
| Activity Fee | $285 | $285 | $285 | $285 |
| Total | $4,842 | $3,393 | $2,775 | $1,542 |
| Year 11 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
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| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $834 | |||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $3,150 | $2,364 | $1,575 | |
| Resource Fee | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Activity Fee | $288 | $288 | $288 | $288 |
| Total | $5,658 | $4,038 | $3,249 | $1,674 |
| Year 12 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | 4th+ Child |
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| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $834 | |||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $3,150 | $2,364 | $1,575 | |
| Resource Fee | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Activity Fee | $174 | $174 | $174 | $174 |
| Overnight Excursion | $145 | $145 | $145 | $145 |
| Overnight Meal | $36 | $36 | $36 | $36 |
| Total | $5,725 | $4,105 | $3,316 | $1,741 |
Explanation of Fees
Resource & Subject Fee
This fee helps meet the costs of administration of the school and the provision of resources for use by students and includes:
- Provision and support for the school’s Information Technology resources including computers, software, license fees, internet, updating network infrastructure equipment, network management and maintenance and other technology for the use in a variety of subjects.
- Paper, printing, stationery and mailing costs.
- Provision of text books and resources for temporary use by students.
- School newsletter and other school publications.
- Resources/equipment acquired by the school for use by teachers and students (eg. Library, sport, various equipment and curriculum resources).
- Diary for each student.
- eBooks/eLearning for each student.
- Provision of careers’ advice and resources to students.
- Implementation of school-based Pastoral Care programs for students.
- Australasian Schools’ Competition costs for various subjects & year groups.
- Maintenance and replacement of classroom furniture.
- Student I.D cards.
- Provision of the school’s Pastoral Care Program.
Activity Fee
The fees are associated with the costs for students attending subject excursions, pastoral days and other school approved excursions/incursions for the whole year group.
Payment of Fees
Itemised accounts are sent out three times a year, at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 and 3, and payment is due within 30 days. Prompt attention to these accounts would be appreciated. The Flexible Payment Plan is offered as an alternative for families to pay their annual fees weekly, fortnightly or monthly over a six month period from March to August. Any application for special consideration, for example, payment by instalments throughout the year, needs to be approved by the Principal. This can be done by telephone, in writing, or by arranging an interview, or by informing the Finance Secretary.
Further Information
If you have any questions concerning the payment of school fees please contact Penola Catholic College by phone on (02) 4728 8100 weekdays between 8:00am and 3:30pm or send us an email.
A quality Catholic education is affordable and accessible for every family!
We offer full or part financial support for families for whom the cost of a Catholic education is out of reach.*
Do you have a child with moderate intellectual disabilities who would benefit from an alternate platform for learning?
* Conditions apply
