School Fees Policy

​​​Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Darra exists to provide quality Catholic Education to the families who choose to enrol​ their children. One of the key commitments families make to educate their children at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is the paying of school fees. School fees are an essential part of the funding for the operating expenses of the school. Each family is expected to commit to the payment of school fees. Families experiencing financial hardship should contact the Principal to discuss any issues relating to your child's school fees.  All issues with regards school fees will be treated confidentially and respectfully.

Fee Payment and Collection Policy

Fees and Levies collected at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart are used for the following purposes which are aligned to the Vision and Mission of the School:

• ​​Provision of teaching, administrative and classroom support

•Provide essential resources, materials, facilities and equipment​

•Assist with providing activities such as excursions​

•Maintain buildings, grounds and other facilities​

For families experiencing short-term or long-term genuine inability to pay fees, the College is committed to providing support to ensure that enrolment is not compromised. Please contact the Finance Officer for further information concerning the concession application process.​

The following procedures will be used with regards the billing and collection of school fees.

  1. School fees are charged per term, with payment due in two weeks after statements are sent. 
  2. Unless prior arrangement with the school principal all families with an overdue account in excess  of one month will be sent a reminder letter requesting payment or inviting them to arrange a meeting with the school principal.
  3. Any account that is more than 3 months overdue may be subject to fee collection processes. 

2026 School Fees and Levies Schedule.pdf

School Fees can be paid by

  • Cash
  • Direct Debit  
  • Payment in instalments (e.g. fortnightly)
  • Payment in advance
  • EFTPOS (The School Office has facilities)
  • BPAY – details on monthly Statement of Fees and Levies
  • Other arrangements as made confidentially with the Principal

 If you have any queries regarding School Fee Payment and Colection, please call Ellen Jensen on 3375 4519 or email PDARFinance@bne.catholic.edu.au.  

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