MacKillop Catholic College provides educational services and charges fees and levies to assist in the funding of the provision of these services on an equitable basis.
The setting of tuition fees and other charges for MacKillop Catholic College is the responsibility of the Tasmanian Catholic Education Commission. The level of fees charged annually is based on:
- The level of private income required to effectively maintain the services required by the College
- The general fluctuations of costs and prices within the community
- The limits of affordability of the families supporting the College.
MacKillop Catholic College aims to keep fees as inclusive as possible. We try to minimise additional payments that may be required throughout the year. Accordingly, tuition fees cover items such as:
- The purchase and replacement of class textbooks which are loaned to students
- Classroom materials and consumables used in all subjects including Art, Technology, Health and Physical Education, Catering, etc
- Class camps and excursions including bus hire and venue hire
- School competition entry fees
- Sports carnivals and training for school sports teams
- Extra-curricular activities provided by the College
- Reflection days, College feast days, liturgies, commissioning and thanksgiving masses
- Information and communication technology resources
Items that may be covered by additional levies include:
- Interstate or overseas trips (these trips are optional)
- Fundraising for charities
- Outdoor Education levy (elective subject)
- Other optional activities or excursions that may arise.
The minimum cost of enrolling one child in Year 7 for one year is $6,165.00.
Find more information on fees and the schedule of fees for 2025 below.
Lease-to-own laptop model
MacKillop Catholic College provides a
lease-to-own laptop model which ensures
that all students have their own compatible
and consistent device at the College and
at home to facilitate learning.
This model enables the College to access the best bulk buy pricing and ongoing support on behalf of families. Rather than families having to purchase the device outright, the College model provides for families to ‘lease’ a machine over three years and then transfer ownership. Students leaving the college partway through a year/cycle will be able to retain their device through a ‘buy-out’ option and pay any additional lease amounts.
Extra-curricular Activities
Reasonable costs, levies or other charges as determined by the College from time to time for extra-curricular activities. Invoiced separately and payable in the amount and on the date set by the College’s invoice.
Family Discount
A family discount can be claimed by families with multiple children at Tasmanian Catholic schools or colleges, in accordance with the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania School Fees Assistance Policy.
The discount rate is:
| 3 children 10% discount on tuition fees for each child |
| 4 children 20% discount on tuition fees for each child |
| 5+ children 30% discount on tuition fees for each child |
If claiming the family discount, please provide details of siblings at Tasmanian Catholic schools or colleges other than MacKillop Catholic College, please indicate where indicated on the Payment Arrangement Form when completing and return to the College. Enrolments may be verified with the named school or college.
Fee Assistance
Fee assistance is available for families experiencing financial difficulty.
If you would like someone from the school to contact you regarding fee assistance, please indicate in the section of the Payment Arrangement Form when completing and return to the College.
Invoice Terms
Invoices will be issued to you at the commencement of the new school year. Full payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice, unless you have made alternative payment arrangements using the Payment Arrangement Form.
Please note, even if you have previously entered into a payment arrangement in past years a new Master Payment Arrangement Form and Credit Card or Direct Debit authority must be completed each year.
Also, note that any payment arrangement entered into is purely administrative. Notwithstanding the amount invoiced, in the event of default on payment arrangements, the total amount outstanding will become immediately due. The school reserves its right to take steps to recover payment in full.
Notice of Withdrawal
The College’s Student Enrolment Application Form states that written notice of at least ten school weeks is required prior to the withdrawal of a student from the school. Where notice is not provided, full tuition fees may need to be paid to the school for the number of school weeks where the notice was not provided. This includes enrolment withdrawal prior to the start of the school year.
A Confirmation of Enrolment Fee of $150.00 applies to each acceptance.
Please be advised:
- Tuition fees are invoiced in February.
- Families can enter payment plans to pay fees over 10 months (February to November).
- Family discounts will be calculated in accordance with the TCEC School Fee Assistance Policy. Family discounts will apply on the basis of the total number of children attending Catholic schools (all of the children do not have to be at MacKillop Catholic College).
- Families can claim the family discount by completing the payment arrangement form on an annual basis. The family discounts only apply to tuition fees.
Fees are subject to change on an annual basis.
Payment Methods
BPAY: Make payment from your nominated cheque, savings or credit card account through your bank, credit union or building society.
Centrepay: is a voluntary Bill-Paying Service which is free for Centrelink customers. Use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment. You can start or change a deduction at anytime. The quickest way to do this is through your Centrelink account online.
Direct Debit: Automatic payment from your nominated bank account. Complete the Payment Arrangement and Direct Debit Request and return to the College Office.
Cheque: Made payable to MacKillop Catholic College and forwarded to the College Office.
Telephone: Telephone the College Office on (03) 6245 0099 or 6240 4400 to make a payment using your credit or debit card.
In Person: Cash, Cheque or EFTPOS at the College Office.
Note:
- Completed forms should be returned to the College Office for processing.
- Forms can also be emailed to finance@mackillop.tas.edu.au
- College Office accepts MasterCard and Visa
