Finance
Important announcement re School Fees for 2024
School fees for 2024
We are pleased to inform our school families that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2024 school year.
Catholic Education SA has announced it will freeze tuition fees at its 84 Diocesan schools for the 2024 school year.
“We recognise that cost-of-living increases are putting significant pressure on families,” says Dr Neil McGoran, Executive Director, Catholic Education SA.
“Growth in enrolments across the State in our 101 Catholic Schools, together with prudent financial management, puts us in a position where we are able to hold tuition fees at this year’s level.”
Dr McGoran said the fee-freeze will not impact the quality of education.
“We’re committed to keeping school fees as low as possible and ensuring a Catholic education is affordable and accessible to all.”
Since 2019, Catholic Education SA has been implementing the Making Catholic Education More Affordable Initiative to ensure Catholic schools are accessible to any family who wants their child to have a Catholic education.
In addition to the fee-freeze, further fee remissions are available to any family who is struggling to pay school fees due to financial difficulties. Families should contact Alison Boyce or Sean Hill for more information.
School Fees and Fee Remission for 2023
Term 3 2023 school fee statements have been sent home. Please review your statement and ensure you are on track to have all fees paid by the end of the school year.
We strongly encourage families to enter into a regular payment plan to keep fees at a manageable level.
Please be assured of the school’s support for your family during these difficult times. If you are having difficulty paying fees, please contact Alison to make a time to discuss assistance and payment options available.
School Card 2023
School Card needs to be re-applied for on an annual basis. 2023 School Card application forms are now available online and from the Front Office, please apply as soon as possible.
For eligible families, St Gabriel’s School lower income fee will apply once School Card is approved:
1st child Lower fee of $1,380
2nd child Lower fee of $1,040
and nil fees for further children.
A credit is applied to your account to reflect the lower fee and a revised statement sent home for you.
School Card Income Limits
The tables below list the income limits for applications lodged in 2023 – based on the family's gross income in 2021/2022.
To qualify for School Card, your family's gross income must be below a certain limit. This limit depends on how many dependent children you have.
You will need to provide proof of income – such as payslips or Centrelink information.
Eligibility income limits for school card:
| Number of dependent children | Combined gross family income limit for the 2021/22 financial year | Gross weekly school card income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $66,412 | $1,277 |
| 2 children | $67,598 | $1,300 |
| 3 children | $68,784 | $1,323 |
| 4 children | $69,970 | $1,346 |
| 5 children | $71,156 | $1,369 |
| Each additional dependent child | $1,186 | $23 |
The School Card Scheme is administered by the State Government to provide financial assistance towards the cost of education for full time students of lower income families. Any parent/caregiver who would like more information about the scheme can contact Alison at the school or the School Card section on 1800 672 758 (free call) to discuss or visit the link below:
Fee Remission assistance
Parents/caregivers experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to apply for fee remission ASAP. Please email accounts@sgs.catholic.edu.au for a fee remission form or collect from the School Office if you wish to apply.
We assure parents/caregivers that all details provided will be kept strictly confidential.
If you are having difficulty with meeting your fee obligations or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Alison Boyce (Bursar) or Sean Hill (Principal) on 8216 9900.
Thank you
Alison Boyce
Bursar
Direct Ph: 8216 9902