Our School - School Fees
Diocesan 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.
"No child who meets the enrolment criteria will be refused enrolment or disadvantaged because of a family's financial circumstance."
School fees are generally billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3. The fee is made up of three main parts:
- Annual Diocesan Tuition Fees. These are set by Catholic Education Diocese of Paramatta and are the same for every school. There are significant sibling discounts for families with more than one child at one of our schools.
- Diocesan Building Levy. This is set by Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta and is the same for every school. There is only one Diocesan building levy per family.
- School-Based Fees. These 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.
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.
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.
Fee assistance - We understand financial circumstances can change and that these changes can impact on families. Please contact the Business Manager if your family experiences financial difficulty or hardship so an appropriate arrangement can be made.
Learn more about how fees work: http://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/school-fees
Fees Payable at Marian Catholic College for 2020
As a guide, the cost of a Catholic education is around $11-$18 a day for a child in Year 7*. Significant discounts apply for siblings.
*The fees per day are intended to be used as a guide only. The above-mentioned fees have been calculated over 365 days for one child using the 2020 Diocesan tuition fee, 2020 Diocesan building levy and an average of the 2020 school-based fees. It does not include the cost of a school uniform.
| Year 7 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $822 | ||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,190 | $1,644 | $1,095 |
| Resource Fee | $1,119 | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Activity Fee | $414 | $414 | $414 |
| Overnight Excursion | $291 | $291 | $291 |
| TOTAL | $4,836 | $3,468 | $2,919 |
| Year 8 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $822 | ||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,190 | $1,644 | $1,095 |
| Resource Fee | $1,119 | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Activity Fee | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| TOTAL | $4,581 | $3,213 | $2,664 |
| Year 9 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $822 | ||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,430 | $1,824 | $1,215 |
| Resource Fee | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Activity Fee | $468 | $468 | $468 |
| Overnight Excursion | $309 | $309 | $309 |
| TOTAL | $5,169 | $3,741 | $3,132 |
| Year 10 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $822 | ||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $2,430 | $1,824 | $1,215 |
| Resource Fee | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Activity Fee | $612 | $612 | $612 |
| TOTAL | $5,004 | $3,576 | $2,967 |
| Year 11 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $822 | ||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $3,102 | $2,328 | $1,551 |
| Resource Fee | $1,143 | $1,143 | $1,143 |
| Activity Fee | $138 | $138 | $138 |
| Overnight Excursion | $330 | $330 | $330 |
| TOTAL | $5,535 | $3,939 | $3,162 |
| Year 12 | 1st Child | 2nd Child | 3rd Child |
| Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) | $822 | ||
| Diocesan Tuition Fee | $3,102 | $2,328 | $1,551 |
| Resource Fee | $1,143 | $1,143 | $1,143 |
| Activity Fee | $138 | $138 | $138 |
| Overnight Excursion | $330 | $330 | $330 |
| TOTAL | $5,535 | $3,939 | $3,162 |
PLEASE NOTE that a term's notice in writing must be given to the Principal before the removal of a student or a full term's fees will be payable.
Enrolment Fees
Thes are non-refundable and include upfront Application Fee of $50 and, if successful, an enrolment deposit of $300.
Resource & Activity Fees
The Marian Catholic College School-Based Fees are used to support the cost of excursions, community and cultural activities, sport and all classroom resources.
They cover items such as:
- College eDiary.
- ID cards.
- Paper, photocopying, postage and printing.
- Reports.
- Presentation and awards nights.
- College masses and reflection days.
- Entry fees into various educational competitions.
- Internet access.
- Maintenance of College computers, software, licence fees, access to eBooks and other technology for the use in a variety of subjects.
- Maintenance of facilities, grounds & building maintenance.
- Whole school activities.
- They also ensure that the College can adequately support the delivery of learning technology and the mandatory requirements of all syllabi.
Overnight Excursion
Compulsory overnight excursions and meals are costed into your school fees.
Family Levy
This school based fee is primarily used for capital expenditure and maintenance of a non-recurrent nature that benefits the whole school community. We also use this fee to organised guest speakers for parent education evenings.
Further Information
If you have any questions concerning the payment of school fees please contact Marian Catholic College by phone on (02) 9654 6700 weekdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm and ask to speak to the Senior Finance Officer. Emails concerning school fees can be sent in confidence to mari-khstfees@parra.catholic.edu.au.
Byallawa
BYALLAWA means 'yarn up' or 'speaking together' and in this spirit of cooperation, the Byallawa Scheme supports the enrolment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Parramatta Diocesan Catholic Schools. Learn how this can help you
Enquire about a Scholarship
The Bishop Manning Scholarship Fund provides full or part scholarships to assist families in financial need who desire a Catholic education for their children, but for whom the cost is out of reach. Normal school enrolment criteria apply. Contact your local Catholic school to learn more or visit the Bishop Manning Scholarship Fund.
Can you make a donation?
Give the gift of education by making a donation to the Bishop Manning Scholarship Fund. Your donation is a valuable investment in our children's future. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
