The submission of the Enrolment Application Form, for all applications received is to be accompanied by a non-refundable Enrolment Application Fee of $100.00.
Fees are charged on a per student basis with discounted rates applicable to families with more than one child attending the College. There are no family discounts applicable to composite levies, subject levies or camp fees. This is the basic charge applied to cover education costs and it supplements the shortfall in the student funding that is received from Government Grants.
ALL LEVELS OF FEES AND PAYMENT DETAILS ARE REVISED ANNUALLY
Year Level |
Tuition Fees^ |
Curriculum |
IT Levy |
Total |
Optional Electives |
7 |
$3,880 |
$1,065 |
$460 |
$5,405 |
|
8 |
$3,880 |
$1,065 |
$440 |
$5,385 |
|
9 |
$4,410 |
$1,065 |
$420 |
$5,895 |
|
10 |
$4,410 |
$1,065 |
NA |
$5,475 |
Year 10 Outdoor Ed (Elective) $220 |
11 |
$4,700 |
$1,065 |
NA |
$5,765 |
VCE Outdoor Ed Elective $565 VET Course Levy $770 |
12 |
$4,700 |
$1,065 |
NA |
$5,765 |
VCE Outdoor Ed Elective $565 VET Course Levy $770 |
Fees may be paid by
Parents of students under 16 years of age and who hold a Pensioner/Health Care Card, may be entitled to claim for CSEF. Application forms will be available from the College at the start of each year. The full allowance is offset against tuition fees. Parents/Guardians who hold a current Veterans Affairs Gold Card, Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) should complete the CSEF form for the funding of $400 per student per year. Applications close at the end of Term 2 June 26th, 2026.
Note: CSEF Funding will be deducted from your account if eligible. For new or newly eligible families, both the CSEF form and Health Care Card must be provided.
A variation to the level of fees payable may be available to parents in cases of extreme financial hardship. Parents will be required to provide financial information. All applications are reviewed by the College.
The submission of the Enrolment Application Form, for all applications received is to be accompanied by a non-refundable Enrolment Application Fee of $100.00.
To confirm acceptance of an offer for a place at Kolbe Catholic College, an Enrolment Acceptance Fee of $600 is required this will be applied against the first year’s Tuition Fees. The total acceptance fee is non-refundable should the enrolment subsequently be withdrawn.
YEAR 7 (2026) $5,405
YEAR 8 (2026) $5,385
YEAR 9 (2026) $5,895
YEAR 10 (2026) $5,475
YEAR 11 (2026) $5,765
YEAR 12 (2026) $5,765
These fees are charged on a per student basis with discounted rates applicable to families with more than one child attending the College. There are no family discounts applicable to composite levies, subject levies or camp fees. This is the basic charge applied to cover education costs and it supplements the shortfall in the student funding that is received from Government Grants.
CAPITAL LEVY: $230 per family
The College requires all families to pay a compulsory School Capital Levy of $230 per annum. This fee is NOT tax deductible. This levy provides funds for ongoing capital development works, new buildings, equipment purchases, and also assists in financing the borrowings used to pay for new facilities.
ITC LEVY
Payable in Year 7,8,9 as three instalments as per Schedule of Fees. If a student exits the College in Year 7, 8 or 9, the MacBook must be returned to the College and will remain the property of the school. If a child commences at Kolbe in Year 10-12, the student must BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) as per the school’s ITC minimum specification requirements.
CURRICULUM LEVY FOR OTHER INCIDENTALS: $1,065
This covers the cost of the following items supplied to all students:
ADDITIONAL LEVIES & CHARGES
The following items are payable in addition to tuition fees:
NB. The students of families who receive fee assistance or who have arrears with their current school fees are not permitted to participate in optional or non-compulsory camps, trips or programs.
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS & VET LEVIES APPLICABLE
The following subjects have additional charges
Outdoor Education elective subject (Year 10) - $220
Outdoor Education elective subject (Year 11) - $565
Outdoor Education elective subject (Year 12) - $565
VET Course Levy all courses excludes equipment - $770
The annual tuition fees and levies may be paid by one of the following options:
All 2026 fees are due to be paid no later than 27 November 2026.
Families with more than one student enrolled at Kolbe Catholic College in any one year will receive the following reduction applied to the Annual Tuition Fee component:
There are no family discounts applicable to composite levies, subject levies or camp fees.
In the event of a student withdrawing from the College during the year, there may be an entitlement to a partial refund or fee rebate in accordance with the following:
Notification of withdrawal must be sent to the College in writing. Fee refunds / rebates will only be calculated once all required documentation has been provided to the College. There will be no remission or refund available for Subject/Course levies.
All queries relating to fees and charges, the school bus service and available Government allowances should be directed to the College Office or the Finance Officer.