Finance
Scholarship applications for 2023 - close 4.00pm Friday 30th September 2022
St Gabriel's School offers Catholic Parish scholarships annually to students entering/new to the school. Please encourage any new families to contact the office for further information and an application form. Scholarships are awarded taking into consideration the extent of which the applicant meets the following criteria:
- Clearview/Kilburn Catholic Parish involvement
- How the applicant will contribute to and benefit from a St Gabriel's School education
- Financial capacity
Applications for awarding Scholarships for the 2023 year will close at 4.00pm on Friday 30th September 2022.
School Fees 2022
If you are struggling to make payments, 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 various payment options available.
Fee Remission for 2022
Parents/caregivers experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to apply for a 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.
OSHC Accounts
Please note OSHC accounts are 7 day accounts, please ensure payment is made promptly each week after your receive your account via email.
For payments made direct to our school bank account - please include your child's first and last name and OSHC on any payments made to ensure they are allocated to your OSHC account and not your school fee account. eg Jack Smith OSHC
For any account queries please email accounts@sgs.catholic.edu.au for assistance.
School Card for 2022
School Card needs to be re-applied for on an annual basis, if you wish to apply for 2022 please obtain an application form from the Front Office or apply online. Applications close soon, so 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 2022 – based on the family's gross income in 2020/2021.
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 2020/21 financial year | Gross weekly school card income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $62,440 | $1,201 |
| 2 children | $63,555 | $1,223 |
| 3 children | $64,670 | $1,245 |
| 4 children | $65,785 | $1,267 |
| 5 children | $66,900 | $1,289 |
Each additional dependent child | $1,115 | $22 |
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:
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