Here you’ll find the answers to the questions we get asked most about enrolling here at St Paul’s College.
If you need more information or have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What are the College tuition fees?
The payment of college fees is an essential feature of the continued operation of our College. While it remains a fundamental principle that no Catholic child should be denied a Catholic education because of financial difficulties in the home, it is also true that there must be an element of recognition of fees in the provision of such an education.
The payment of college fees should be seen by all as a prime commitment, one that is met before many other more optional commitments which may arise. There is an obligation in justice for every parent to meet fee commitments. Having said this, it is equally true that cases of real hardship exist, either as a semi-permanent state, or as a temporary circumstance. In such cases, there is always the opportunity to receive some relief. Special arrangements can be made in cases involving real hardship. Parents should feel free to approach the Principal – this is the only way such cases can be dealt with. All discussion and arrangements regarding fees are of course strictly confidential between the parents involved and the Principal and Finance Office.
Fee Payers who are holders of certain coded means tested Health Care or Pension Cards are eligible for a
concession. By presenting the card to the college, the Finance Manager will then organise a reduction of 50% off the Tuition Fees only. Normal Subject, Sport and College based fees would still need to be discussed.
Parents paying full fees need only to contact the Principal if their circumstances change. Parents who have made a special arrangement with the Principal must observe that arrangement or contact the Principal again as soon as their circumstances change. Any Fee Agreement made is only for that year and must be renewed at the beginning of each subsequent year.
Diocesan Tuition Fees
All information can be found here on the Catholic Schools website.
School Resource and Service Fees
Resource costs are set by the Principal in consultation with staff, parents, Parish Priests and the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle. This single consolidated fee is used to pay for school resources such as texts, school supplies, exercise books, subject levies, technology and amenities. Depending on subject selection, students will also be charged a curriculum resource cost for the electives they choose from Year 9. Excursions and Incursions are also an additional expense and must be paid prior to the date of the activity.
Other Fees
Diocesan Pastoral Contribution
Funds support the ongoing pastoral works of the diocese which include, amongst many initiatives, the diocesan pastoral ministries office and the activities of its many advisory councils, the provision of chaplains ministering in the following areas – Newcastle University, Newcastle Port, prisons, hospitals and CatholicCare Social Services, the Family Community Faith Coordinators who work to reach out to and connect families with their local parish and school and Pastoral Coordinators who work in those parishes without a resident Parish priest.
We value the opportunity to work in partnership with you and thank you for your continuing support of Catholic education in our diocese.
Enrolment Fee
This fee is payable upon confirmation of enrolment. This fee is generally non-refundable and is payable before the student commences school. The enrolment fee covers all administrative work involved in processing the application.
Special Fee Reductions
To assist families with limited financial resources, All Saints’ College offers a lower tuition fee to means-tested low income families such as Health Care and Pension Card holders. This rate is 50% of the diocesan tuition fee full rate for each child. This discount applies only to the diocesan tuition fee, not to the DFSBL or other resource and service fees charged by each individual school.
Further Concessions
A genuine inability to meet school account charges does not exclude access to any school within the diocese for a child of a family genuinely committed to Catholic faith and practice. Parents concerned about school fees should ensure they make contact with the school. Diocesan provisions exist to help in this area and the Principal can also exercise discretion where genuine need exists.
How can I make a fee payment?
Billing Cycle and Payment Methods
School fees are billed annually in Term 1.
Payment method can be via direct debit with the CDF; BPay using the fee statement reference number; or credit card over the counter or cash.
- Each fee payer can tailor frequency of payments to suit individual circumstances
- Direct debit payment frequency options can be established as weekly, fortnightly or monthly
- BPay can be at your discretion and can be set up as an automated payment
Some fees such as excursions, incursions and sport may continue to be charged separately during the course of the year prior to the event being held.
All fees must be paid in full by 30 November.
School Uniform
Our uniform is a vital component of college life, and its importance in encouraging the development of college pride and a sense of belonging in students is vital.
Uniforms are available at Lowes at Stockland Glendale and at Verdun Hiles Toronto.
Please see College Uniform and Shoe Requirements for further information.
