2026 School Fee Information
St Mary's School Mooroopna
Statements
Fee statements will continue to be sent at the start of each month, all Health Care Card discounts, and CSEF rebates have been allocated.
We will continue to conduct health checks on fee balances and reaching out to families over the coming months, to ensure payments will be sufficient to clear balances (or as close to as possible) by the end of the year.
We ask that all families look at their statement and ensure current payment plans are correct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the office.
2026 Fee Schedule and Payment Options
Information regarding 2026 fees structure, fee payment intention form and direct debit authorisation form are attached below.
2026 Fees Information Sheet and Fees Structure.
2026 Fee Payment Intention Form and Direct Debit Authorisation Information is below.
Payment options
- Cash or EFT at the office,
- Direct Debit - Please see forms & schedule above,
- Centrepay - pay school fees directly from centrelink benefits. Please see information guide below.
- Direct Bank Deposit - Bank Details for Direct Deposit below. Please use your child’s name/surname as a reference or your Debtor ID number..
St Mary’s General Account
BSB 083-543 Acc No 457812500
Direct Debit Dates
Weekly - Friday 16th / 23rd / 30th October - continues weekly
Fortnight Schedule 1 - Friday 23rd October / 6th / 20th November - continues fortnightly
Fortnight Schedule 2 - Friday 16th / 30th October / 13th / 27th November - Continues fortnightly
Monthly - Wednesday Monday 27th October - continues 27th each month
Quarterly - Thursday 17th December
Centrepay
If you wish to pay by Centrepay and have not registered before, this can be done direct through Centrelink or with a signed Deduction Authorisation Form, we are able to register on your behalf. Please submit to the school office.
Services Australia have made changes to deduction guidelines.
- Families requesting to make payments to school fees by Centrepay are to now have and end date and/or a target amount.
- We advise you to familiarise yourself with this at servicesaustralia.gov.au/centrepay
- Families with an outstanding balance are asked to consider this when selecting a target amount/end date. ie, $10 will not cover the 2026 Health Care Card rebated fees amount.
- A new Deduction Authority Form will be required each year; Centrepay will no longer continue deductions on a continuous yearly basis.
- Deduction forms will be sent out at the start of 2026 with the HCC rebate Application Form and Administration staff are available to assist with calculations and commencement/end dates.
Information sheet is available below.
Health Care Card Rebate
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd (CESL) is pleased to inform Primary School families holding a valid Health Care Card (HCC) that you are eligible for a significant reduction in School fees for the upcoming year, including all fees and levies.
Health Care Card rebated fee is $540 per student for the 2026 year, on confirmation of CSEF funding.
Please note:prior year balances will roll over and are expected to be paid as soon as possible.
Information Flyer Below and application form below.
Ganbina
Please see information relating to Ganbina in the Cultural News Page
Opening The Doors Fund
Applications Open - 26th October 2026
The Opening The Doors Foundation invites eligible families to apply for a 2027 student grant. Please read the information below and here carefully to ensure your application is complete and can be processed. A link to apply will also be sent out to you on the day the grant round opens.Due to a large increase in demand OTDF will prioritise students with the highest financial need to ensure fair access to support.🔑 Priority ProcessingApplicants with a Health Care Card or Pension Card will be processed first. Other applications are still welcome however processing may be slightly delayed.
Please attach a copy of your Health Care or Pension Card to your online application.
Missing documents will delay processing.
✅ Eligibility
To apply, the student must:
✔️ Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent✔️ Provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality✔️ Be enrolled in a Catholic or Independent primary or secondary school in Victoria (Prep–Year 12)❌ OTDF does not support students attending government schools
💰 CSEF - Victorian Government funding
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) of $400 per eligible primary and secondary school student, may come to effect for 2027. If available applications for the 2027 CSEF support will open in January for concession card holders. This can be used for uniforms, school camps, and books. To apply for this bonus, contact your school directly. Please consider this as you apply for needed funds from OTDF and apply only for what you need from OTDF. We have limited funding available.
🎒 Items you can apply for from OTDF
You may apply for essential school items. Please list your items in order of priority.
Eligible items include:
School books & stationery
School uniforms
School/sport shoes
IT equipment (laptops, calculators, etc.)
VCAL/VET levies *
School camp levy ** Secondary school applicants will be asked to provide evidence of the levy, such as a school invoice or statement, with their application. Missing documents will delay processing. Please see here for more information on the definition of an eligible levy.
⚠️ Funding is up to the OTDF grant limit and up to OTDF Trustee discretion. You may not receive the full amount requested.
🚫 What We Don’t Fund
Independent annual school fees
Applications where OTDF funds are used for school fees may affect future eligibility.
⚖️ Other Funding
If the student is already receiving support from:
Traditional Owner education grants
First Nations scholarships
Other charities
School financial assistance
The application may not be successful. Final decisions are made by OTDF Trustees.
🎟️ How Grants Are Provided
Grants are mostly provided as vouchers from approved suppliers
Vouchers must be used by 31st of May 2027
For camp levies, school uniforms, or school IT items, funds may be sent directly to the school if the school supplies these items
* Applications Close - 25th of March 2027 (strict deadline)
* ALL Vouchers expire on - 31st of May 2027
More information is found here