College Fee Structure & Process

Annual Fees

The 2026 school fees have been approved by the School Board in consultation with the Finance Committee. Payment of fees is an important responsibility of Parents/Guardians and supports the college in maintaining high-quality education and resources.Application and Acceptance Fees

• Application Fee: A non-refundable $160 (incl. GST) payable upon lodgment of a new enrolment application.
• Acceptance Fee: A refundable $400 deposit per student, credited to the first year’s fees when the student commences. Applicable for new enrolments from Semester 2 2026..

Fee Components

School fees may include tuition, operational costs, resources, stationery, building levies, and other college-specific charges. Additional charges may apply for items such as transport, extracurricular activities, camps, uniforms, and elective subjects.

ICT Levy

A compulsory annual ICT levy applies to all students participating in the College’s three-year laptop program, including newly enrolled students who enter the program. The levy contributes to the cost of providing a College-issued laptop and related ICT resources. The ICT levy is payable in full at the commencement of each school year and must be paid prior to the issue of a College laptop. The levy is charged annually for the duration of the student’s participation in the laptop program.

From the 2027 school year, the annual ICT levy will be $595 per student. The College reserves the right to vary the ICT levy from time to time, including but not limited to changes in supplier pricing, stock availability, technology requirements, and other associated costs.

Billing and Payment

• Fees are invoiced annually at the beginning of the year.
• Statements are issued at least once per term.
• Parents/Guardians must establish payment plans to ensure full payment by the end of Term 3, unless paying upfront.

 Building Fund Donations (Voluntary)

Voluntary donations to the college’s Building Fund are fully tax-deductible and support the ongoing maintenance and development of college facilities.

Available Discounts

• Sibling Discount: For families with children attending multiple Catholic schools in the NT.
• Family Fee Discount: For families with multiple students attending O’Loughlin Catholic College.
• Early Bird Discount: Applied if the full year’s fees are paid by the last school day in February.
• Healthcare Card Discount: Available to holders of a valid Health Care Card (must be submitted annually).

Note: Families receiving the healthcare card discount are not eligible for sibling or early bird discounts.

Financial Hardship

Parents/Guardians experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to confidentially contact the Principal or Finance Office early to discuss possible arrangements.

Staff Discounts

Eligible staff of Catholic Education NT should contact the Principal or Finance Office for details on current discount policies.

Withdrawal of a Student

A full-term written notice (10 weeks) is required using the Student Departure Notification form. If insufficient notice is given, fees will be charged for the portion of the term not covered by the notice. The Student Departure Notification form is available by emailing [email protected] or by collecting a copy from the College Front Office.

For further information, please refer to the College Fees 2026 document, and direct any finance enquiries to the College Finance Office at [email protected].