Fees & Charges
The quality of education we offer to all students is supported by our ability to provide excellent resources and facilities. The College relies on the timely payment of school fees to meet its running costs. Fees are due in full in Week Four of each term unless paid by approved regular instalments. School fees are charged and payable over four terms with the exception of Year 12, which is charged and payable over three terms.
School Tuition Fee
Fees are collected by the College to support the curriculum and to assist in paying staff salaries.
College Levy
The College Levy covers tuition related expenses such as individual subject expenses; text book hire; eBook subscriptions, camps and retreats, student organisers, College Yearbook, (one per student) and consumables associated with practical subjects such as Art, Hospitality, Technology, etc. In addition, the Levy is also used to support education initiatives in the College.
Schedule of Charges 2025
| Year Level | School Fee Components (Tuition) | School Fee Components (Levy) | Total Annual Fees # (Excluding Mandatory School Buildings Levy) | Term Fee |
| 7 | $5,688 | $4,640 | $10,328 | $2,582* |
| 8 | $5,688 | $4,180 | $9,868 | $2,467 |
| 9 | $5,844 | $5,040 | $10,884 | $2,721* |
| 10 | $5,844 | $4,320 | $10,164 | $2,541 |
| 11 | $7,092 | $5,000 | $12,092 | $3,023* |
| 12 | $7,092 | $5,184 | $12,276 | $4,092* (invoiced over three terms) |
# Mandatory School Buildings Levy – add $300 per family in CE System schools
* Includes mandatory camp (Years 7, 9, 11, 12).
NB: Fees quoted are indicative for the current year only (2025) and are subject to change at the commencement of each subsequent year.
Tuition and Levy
→ Tuition Fees are recommended and approved by the Catholic Education Commission and are the basis for sibling discounts across the system.→ The Levy is set by the College.
→ Collectively, school fees are used to cover costs for student learning resources, camps and retreats, event transportation, all operational expenditure, salaries and the Catholic Education (CE) levy.
Other Charges
Excursions: The College Levy covers curriculum related excursions costing $25 or less in total per student. Excursions over this amount are paid directly to the College and not charged to fees.
Extra-curricular excursions: The costs for extra-curricular excursions are paid directly to the College and not charged to fees.
School Buildings Levy
→ This new levy is specifically for the maintenance of College facilities, including insurance costs.
The School Buildings Levy replaces the Canberra Catholic Schools Building Fund and is charged per year, per family with students in CE system schools within the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. This levy will be charged by the school of the eldest child. As the levy is compulsory, it is not tax deductible
Enrolment Fees
The Application Fee for all new students is $100 (non refundable) and payable as part of the online enrolment process.
| Discount for siblings in Secondaries* | |
| Oldest Child | Full Fee |
| Second Child | 20% |
| Third Child | 50% |
| Fourth Child | 100% |
*The Sibling Discount only applies to the Tuition Fee component of the total school fee.
Payment Methods
College Fees are issued in Week One and are required to be paid in full by the Friday of Week Four of each Term.
The College offers various methods for payment of school fees. These include credit card, BPay, EFTPOS, cheque or cash.
BPAY
BPAY payments can be made through internet or telephone banking by quoting the Biller Code and your Reference Number which appear in the bottom left corner of your Fee Statement.
Cash and EFTPOS
Cash and EFTPOS payments can be made in person at the College.
If paying by cash it is recommended and requested that parents do not send large sums of money to school with their daughter.
Instalments
It may be more convenient for you to pay school fees by regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. Facilities for this service can be set up via BPay.
When paying by instalment, it is the responsibility of the parent(s) to ensure that the payment is sufficient to cover all charges placed on the Family Fee Statement throughout the year.
Families are welcome to contact finance@stcc.act.edu.au at the start of each new year to ensure that their new instalment is set at the correct amount to have their College account paid in full by the end of December that year. This arrangement is then noted on your account as an Approved Payment Plan. Any Approved Payment Plans that repeatedly decline will be cancelled and your fees will need to be paid via an alternative method.
The Accounts office does not alter Direct Debit Authorities without the written instructions of the account holder. Please note that your instalment amount may need to increase each year.
Overdue Accounts
The College is required to follow up overdue accounts. Where there are on-going issues with payments and/or lack of communication regarding outstanding fees, the College may use the services of an external debt collection agency.
Financial Difficulty
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact College Accounts on 6260 9461 finance@stcc.act.edu.au to discuss the matter.
The College has provision to provide fee relief to assist families experiencing genuine, evidenced financial hardship. Applications for School Fee Concessions are confidential and forms can be obtained from the Accounts Clerk. All forms must be completed, and the supporting documentation provided in order for consideration to be given for a fee concession.
Fee Concession applications are assessed anonymously by the Fee Concession Committee using the same assessment model employed by other secondary colleges in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese. The Fees Concession Policy and the model assumes that families value a Catholic education and that fee payments will be prioritised.
A reduction of College fees payable may be granted where parent(s) in applying for a fee concession are able to demonstrate genuine financial disadvantage or hardship.
Cancellation of Enrolment
In line with the CECG Enrolment Contract, two-weeks’ notice is required to withdraw a student from school. School fees, levies and charges will continue to accrue up to and including the last day of attendance or the last day of notice period, whichever is later.
Overseas Student Exchange
The College supports short term student overseas exchange programs arranged by recognised overseas exchange organisations.
Enrolment Hold Fees
An Enrolment Hold Fees of $150/term will be charged by the College for students who are on extended leave from the College.
Further Information
For further information please contact the College Finance Team at finance@stcc.act.edu.au or 6260 9461.