School Fees

Tuition fees are charged for all Sydney Catholic Schools’ primary schools and secondary colleges, and vary according to the area in which the school is located.

In addition to tuition fees there are:

  •  school-based charges set by each school to cover materials for specific subjects, teaching resources, excursions, specialist sports, and school-based costs. This includes fees that contribute to the cost of instrument hire and music tutors within the Amadeus Music Education Program.
  • a building levy that contributes to building and maintenance, charged to the eldest sibling in the family attending a Sydney Catholic systemic school.

Sibling discounts apply to each additional child enrolled at the school.

Fee Assistance

We endeavour to offer an affordable Catholic education of the highest quality and there is a deeply held philosophical commitment at all levels (our archdiocese, system, parish and school) that no Catholic family should be denied a Catholic education due to a genuine incapacity to pay all, or part of, their children’s school fees.

Catholic parents who need support to meet the cost of educating their child may be eligible for a bursary from the Catholic Education Foundation. Support is provided via three bursary categories: Refugee, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and Financial Hardship.

Experience educational excellence with Sydney Catholic Schools, a high-quality, affordable and Catholic faith based education.

Experience educational excellence with Sydney Catholic Schools, a high-quality, affordable and faith-based education.

At St Charles’ Catholic Primary School Waverley, we believe in providing every child with the opportunity to access a quality Catholic education. We understand that circumstances vary for each family, and we are committed to supporting those in need.

If you’re considering enrolling your child in our school and require financial assistance, we encourage you to reach out to our school office. Our Principal is available for a confidential discussion to explore the available support options tailored to your situation. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re here to help.

Please find below the 2025 annual school fees* for St Charles’ Catholic Primary School Waverley.

Scholastic Year First Child Second Child Third Child Fourth Child
Year K $3,652 $3,451 $2,949 $1,642
Year 1 $3,652 $3,451 $2,949 $1,642
Year 2 $3,652 $3,451 $2,949 $1,642
Year 3 $3,847 $3,627 $3,075 $1,642
Year 4 $3,847 $3,627 $3,075 $1,642
Year 5 $4,347 $4,127 $3,575 $2,142
Year 6 $4,360 $4,140 $3,588 $2,155

Sibling discounts

Sibling discounts are applied below for families with more than one child attending Sydney Catholic Systemic Schools.

Building levies

An additional building levy of $1,000 will apply to the eldest sibling in the family attending a Sydney Catholic Systemic School.

Payments

School Fees are invoiced annually at the beginning of each school year in February.

Parents/Carers have the option when enrolling to nominate their preferred payment method either by term (over the first 3 terms), month or fortnight. If a nomination is not made, payments will be set to the default monthly method.
All fees must be paid in full by the due date shown on the fee statement.

Catholic Education Foundation

Through the generosity of individuals and organisations, the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) provides school fee support for families in need, giving every child the opportunity to reach their full potential. Eligible students can apply for support for the below bursaries funded by CEF:

  1. Financial Hardship Bursary
  2. Indigenous Bursary
  3. Refugee Bursary
  4. Foster Child Bursary

Please contact our school for more information.

*Disclaimer
Additional fees may apply for specific events or optional programs such as band or representative sports. Schools will endeavour to keep these costs to a minimum.
The fees above are not applicable for full fee paying overseas/visa students. Please contact the school office for further information.