School Fees 2023

Attending Sacred Heart, like any other school, comes at a cost for parents. School fees are required but every effort is made to make attending Sacred Heart affordable and accessible to all families.  School Fees and Levies are set at the end of each school year for the following twelve-month period. 

In order to be able to operate our school the school relies on significant funding from government grants (both Commonwealth and State). It is an expectation of government that in order to qualify for Government funds, school communities must contribute financially to their school. Fee recommendations are set by our Governing Authority that consider the socio economic status of the community. The annual fees are based on these recommendations and are set after consultation with the School Advisory Council.

As a school we are required to set a budget based on funding, fees and other income. This budget needs to ensure staff can be paid and that a satisfactory standard is maintained, both in the education of the pupils and also in the administration and maintenance of the school.

School Fees and Levies are set at the end of each school year for the following twelve month period. Detailed information and a payment plan sheet will be available in Term 4 for the following school year. Payment options available are Direct Debit, eftpos, cash or cheque. Our fees for the current year are set out below.

In 2011 the Ballarat Diocese introduced the Family Fee Assistance Scheme to offer a family fee discount to those families who hold a health care card. An application form is available from the School Office. Parents who experience difficulty in meeting their school fees are asked to make an appointment with the principal when the matter will be discussed in total confidence.