St Hilda's School

St Hilda’s School aims to maintain a competitive fee structure while providing an outstanding education for girls from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12.

Enrolment Application Fee

All Applications for Enrolment to the school must be accompanied by supporting documentation and a $110 Application Fee for Australian students or permanent or temporary residents. This fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee a place in the school.

Enrolment Confirmation Fee

Acceptance of a place in the school must be accompanied by an Enrolment Confirmation Fee of $980. This fee is non-refundable.

St Hilda’s Approach to Tuition and Boarding Fees

St Hilda’s incorporates the majority of costs in its Tuition Fees for academic and co-curricular programs, including Outdoor Education experiences, excursions, QGSSSA and Andrews Cup sporting fixtures, musical performances and associated travel for these programs.

Charges for texts and uniforms and discretionary activities, such as private music tuition, rowing camps and invitational programs are not included in the Tuition Fees. We trust that St Hilda’s approach will assist you to plan and budget for your annual student fees accordingly.

Tuition and Boarding Fees for Prep to Year 11 are charged by the term. Year 12 Tuition and Boarding Fees are required in three equal payments by commencement of Terms 1, 2 and 3. Semester or yearly payment is acceptable.

Please note that the payment of ALL school fees is required by the due date, which is the first day of each term.

Students will not be permitted to commence a new term while all or part of the previous term’s fees remain unpaid, unless approved arrangements apply in writing and are maintained.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The supply of educational courses is GST free. This includes excursions or field trips and course materials, but only if directly related to the curriculum and excludes any food component. Goods sold, leased or hired to students are not GST free. Student accommodation is GST free. GST applies to the boarding food component.

Pre-Preparatory Fee Structure

The St Hilda’s Pre-Preparatory School Policy is to have all fees paid fortnightly in arrears. St Hilda’s Pre-Preparatory statements will be charged and emailed fortnightly. To aid in the payment of childcare fees, the Family Assistance Office (FAO) has provided access to Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Registering with your local Family Assistance Office can activate this.

Please note, that upon enrolment at St Hilda’s, you will need to complete all information regarding CCS, to allow a formal enrolment to be processed timely and accurately. It is your responsibility to provide your Customer Reference Number (CRN) to the Head of Pre- Preparatory in order for you to receive your CCS rebate.

Computer Printing Costs

Computer printing costs of $65 for all students are included in the Tuition Fees. Any use above this amount will be charged to account.

Sibling Discount

A discount of 15% on Tuition Fees for the third child and 50% for subsequent children from one family attending St Hilda’s school simultaneously is available.

Where a family has boys at The Southport School (TSS) and girls at St Hilda’s, the schools have agreed that the 15% discount applies for the third child and subsequent children. Please contact the Fees Officer in relation to sibling discounts.

Personal Allowances for Boarders

Boarders may choose to participate in non-compulsory, organised social activities on weekends. The school recommends a weekly allowance of between $50-$80 to cover the cost of social activities and personal purchases. The school charges an allowance of $300 in Term 1 to cover the weekend activities.

Optional Private Study Charges

Opportunities to participate in non-compulsory study such as private music lessons, cultural tours or student exchange programs are subject to additional fees. Costs are applicable following confirmation of enrolment in these co-curricular programs. Tuition and Boarding Fees must be fully paid before commitments to optional programs.

Voluntary Building Fund

A voluntary building fund contribution of $150 per term is included on the fee statement. The building fund is a tax-deductible gift recipient.

Student Accident Insurance

The school pays the premium for student insurance through Chubb Insurance Australia Limited. Enrolled students are covered for the full year.

Ambulance Cover

Residents of Queensland are covered for Ambulance Services by levy contribution through their electricity provider. It is recommended that non-residents of Queensland should make arrangements for Ambulance Cover.