TUITION FEES

In 2023 the College’s tuition rates are aligned with all Catholic schools in the Townsville Diocese^#. (^#Does not include Ignatius Park College or St Patrick’s College).

STATEMENTS AND PAYMENTS 

School fees are issued (emailed) each term in week two and are payable on Friday of week six of each respective term. Statement of accounts are emailed out start of each month.  The College encourages paying fees by regular instalments. There is flexibility in determining the interval (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) and number of payments. Please contact schoolfees@ryan.catholic.edu.au to arrange a payment plan.

ANNUAL LEVY

The Annual Levy comprises a $1,138.50 Family Levy plus Levies of $828 per Primary student and $1,656 per Secondary student.  Levies include:

Family Levy (Per Debtor)

This supports the maintenance and development of the college’s facilities (buildings and grounds). 

Primary Resources Levy (Per Child)

Art & Craft, classroom and curriculum resources, on campus information technology resources, compulsory year level events, school music, Arts Council visits, photocopying, resource centre, books and stationery materials Prep – Year 6, Religious Education, Drama, swimming classes (Years 1 -4), Maths subscription, Life Education Van, diary (Years 5 – 6), college magazine and CCI School Care (School activities basic insurance cover). 

Secondary Resources Levy (Per Child)

Stationery materials for mandatory subjects, textbook hire, on campus information technology resources, subject related subscriptions, classroom and curriculum resources, photocopying, school photo identification, college magazine, diary, compulsory year level events, resource centre, Religious Education, careers education and CCI School Care (School activities basic insurance cover).

 DISCOUNTS

Families who pay the full year school fees by Friday 1st April 2023 will receive a 5% discount. Note: This is on regular school fees as per the schedule. There are no discounts applied to Instrumental Music, VET courses and bus fares.

CONCESSIONS

Centrelink Healthcare Cards / Dept. of Veterans Affairs Health Cards

Eligible Health Care Cards / DVA Gold Cards attract a Tuition Fee concession of 70% (refer to TCEO Guidelines).  Not all cards are eligible - you must present a current Health Care / DVA Gold Card to the College Administration Office to have your 2023 eligibility assessed.

Multi-school discounts

Multi-school discounts apply where you have children attending more than one school administered by the Townsville Catholic Education Office.  Please advise the Administration Office by emailing schoolfees@ryan.catholic.edu.au if you have older children attending other schools.

*OTHER FEES (not included in the Total Fees & Levies)

Instrumental Music (2023 Instrumental Music fees)

Additional charges apply for students who accept an offer into the Instrumental Music program.  Participation in Instrumental Music is dependent upon all school fees and invoices being paid in full by the due dates.  In 2023 Instrumental Music fees are invoiced in Term One and Term Three with school fees:

• Group Program $350 per semester / $700 per annum
• Individual instrument (including voice) $540 per semester / $1,080 per annum
• Instrument hire can be arranged upon request. Costs are approximately $100 per annum

College Bus

Single student $450 per semester; Family $900 per semester. School fees must be paid in full by the due dates to be eligible to book on the College bus.  Places are dependent upon availability at the time of applying.

Senior Subjects – Certificate Courses

Fees for senior Certificate courses and elective subjects are set out in the Senior Handbook and at the time of enrolling.  Costs not covered by the Annual Levy include:

• Vocational studies: Course fees for Certificates II, III & IV, RSA / RSG and First Aid qualifications are invoiced directly by the training organisation (RTO) or will be invoiced with school fees
• Excursion fees may apply for Senior elective subjects (confirmed prior to the excursion)
• Tourism and Hospitality students must purchase a Hospitality shirt
• Technologies - personal protective equipment may be required