School Fees

Fee discount now applies

A quality Catholic education is now more affordable than ever! The Diocesan Tuition Fee and Diocesan Building Levy components of our fees will be reduced by 50%*. More information below.

School Fees

We understand the financial demands placed on household budgets and we are committed to keeping fees as low as possible.

There are three components of annual school fees, billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3.

Diocesan Building Levy

Set by CSPD

One per family

Diocesan Tuition Fees

Set by CSPD

Sibling discounts apply.
Diocesan fees after your third enrolled child are free.

School Fees

Set by school

As a guide, our fees are around $8–$9 a day for Kindergarten^ - less than the cost of many daily essentials such as buying lunch or parking.

^The above-mentioned fees have been calculated over 365 days for one child using the current Diocesan tuition fee, Diocesan building levy and an average of the school-based fees. It does not include the cost of a school uniform.

We want more local families to experience the quality education on offer at St Thomas Aquinas

That's why we’re reducing the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for our families by 50%.* We appreciate the pressures on family budgets at this time and want to do our bit to ensure a Catholic education is still an option for any family who wants it. To understand more about this discount and eligibility please see our Terms and Conditions.

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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Springwood

We are here to help

If your family is experiencing genuine financial hardship, your child’s enrolment will not be refused because you’re unable to pay fees. There are a range of school fee relief options available for families.

How we can help

Fees Payable at St Thomas Aquinas Primary School for 2026

Please note fees are billed in instalments during Terms 1, 2 and 3. This means you aren’t required to pay your full annual school fees upfront.

Kindergarten

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,410	$1,059	$705
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$2,877	$1,581	$1,277	$522

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$705	$354
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$1,699.50	$876	$522	$522

Year 1

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,824	$1,368	$912
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$3,291	$1,890	$1,434	$522

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$912	$456
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$1,906.50	$978	$522	$522

Year 2

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,824	$1,368	$912
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$3,291	$1,890	$1,434	$522

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$912	$456
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$1,906.50	$978	$522	$522

Year 3

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,824	$1,368	$912
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$3,291	$1,890	$1,434	$522

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$912	$456
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$1,906.50	$978	$522	$522

Year 4

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,824	$1,368	$912
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$3,291	$1,890	$1,434	$522

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$912	$456
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Total	$1,906.50	$978	$522	$522

Year 5

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,824	$1,368	$912
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Overnight Excursion	$267	$267	$267	$267
Overnight Meal	$54	$54	$54	$54
Total	$3,612	$2,211	$1,755	$843

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$912	$456
Resource Fee	$402	$402	$402	$402
Activity Fee	$120	$120	$120	$120
Overnight Excursion	$267	$267	$267	$267
Overnight Meal	$54	$54	$54	$54
Total	$2,227.50	$1,299	$843	$843

Year 6

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family)	$945
Diocesan Tuition Fee	$1,824	$1,368	$912
Resource Fee	$444	$444	$444	$444
Activity Fee	$189	$189	$189	$189
Overnight Excursion	$333	$333	$333	$333
Overnight Meal	$84	$84	$84	$84
Total	$3,819	$2,418	$1,962	$1,050

Fee components	Child 1	Child 2	Child 3	Child 4+
Diocesan Building Levy (one per family) Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$472.50
Diocesan Tuition Fee Fees payable after discount offer is applied*	$912	$456
Resource Fee	$444	$444	$444	$444
Activity Fee	$189	$189	$189	$189
Overnight Excursion	$333	$333	$333	$333
Overnight Meal	$84	$84	$84	$84
Total	$2,435.50	$1,506	$1,050	$1,050

*subject to eligibility, see T&Cs

Flexible Payment Options

Families enrolled in CSPD schools are offered flexible payment options at the start of each year. These options provide opportunities to select a payment plan that best suits you. Payments can be made by direct debit or BPay on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis at no additional charge.

Flexible Payment Plans

Online Payment Portal

There is also an online payment portal. This may help take the stress of school fees out of your household budget as you can make a one-off payment up front with Visa or Mastercard by the due date. Our aim is to make it as simple as possible for families to access affordable quality Catholic education.

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School Fees Policy

Our School Fees Policy outlines how fees are set, supported and managed across CSPD schools, ensuring fair and equitable fee assistance and collection processes for all families.

School Fees Policy

Refund Policy

If you are seeking a refund of overpaid school fees, please contact Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese on (02) 9840 5600 or email cspdfees@parra.catholic.edu.au. Please note any approved refunds will be credited to the credit card used for the original transaction.

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