To commence the enrolment process, a non refundable fee of $120 is payable to cover administration costs associated with enrolment. The fee is to be paid upon submission of the Application for Admission form. This fee does not guarantee an interview or a place at the College. Please contact the College Enrolment Officer on +61 8 6330 0373 for further enrolment information.
A confirming fee of $700 must be paid on acceptance of an offer for your daughter’s place at the College. The fee must be submitted with the College Confirmation of Enrolment form within two weeks following the offer. Should this not occur within the specified time, the offer will expire. The Enrolment Confirming Fee will be deducted from the initial fee billing for students commencing Year 5 and Year 7
Prior to the acceptance of a sibling into the College, all fees and charges for students of the same family, currently or previously enrolled at the College, should be up to date. The College reserves the right to refuse enrolment of a sibling if outstanding fees and charges remain unpaid.
The Compulsory Building Levy of $1,700 per family ensures the College is able to continue building contemporary facilities designed to optimise the learning environment for every student. This fee is not tax deductible.
Option 1
Payment of annual fees in advance, with full payment required by 24 February. Parents using this option will qualify for a 3% discount on the tuition fee component only. Payments may be made via direct debit from bank accounts using the College’s Direct Debit Scheme or by providing the College with credit card details for automatic processing on 25 February. In addition, payments may be made by cash, cheque, or direct deposit into the College bank account. Please note, families who receive a Catherine McAuley Bursary are NOT eligible to receive the 3% discount.
Option 2
Payment of annual fees in three (3) instalments, due on 24 February, 24 May and 24 August. Payments may be made via direct debit from bank accounts using the College’s Direct Debit Scheme or by providing the College with credit card details for automatic processing on the dates specified. In addition, payments may be made by cash, cheque, or direct deposit into the College bank account.
Option 3
Payment of annual fees in nine (9) equal instalments, commencing 24 February and processed monthly thereafter, ending on 24 October. When selecting Option 3, payments can ONLY be made via direct debit from bank accounts using the College’s Direct Debit Scheme or by providing the College with credit card details for automatic processing on the dates specified.
Option 4
Payment of annual fees in eighteen (18) equal instalments, commencing 10 February and processed fortnightly thereafter, ending on 6 October. When selecting Option 4, payments can ONLY be made via direct debit from bank accounts using the College’s Direct Debit Scheme or by providing the College with credit card details for automatic processing on the dates specified.
*The College accepts Mastercard and Visa credit cards only.
To be arranged with the Business Manager in advance.
Families who wish to split their annual fees and charges between two parents/guardians must provide written advice to the College, signed by both parents/guardians, authorising the account to be divided. Split Billing Authority Forms can be obtained by phoning the College Finance Office on 6330 0234 or fees@santamaria.wa.edu.au and must be returned by 11 January.
A reduction of 10% is given on the tuition fee component only for each additional sibling in attendance at the College at the same time. All other costs must be paid in full.
The College offers short-term financial support to families in the form of the Catherine McAuley Bursary or Financial Hardship Concession. The bursary and concession are only available for students from Year 8. Families receiving a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card may apply for the Catherine McAuley Bursary. Families experiencing genuine short-term financial hardship may apply for a Financial Hardship Concession. Applications will be accessed on an individual basis.
Bursaries and Concessions are granted on the tuition fee component only and all other fees and charges are to be paid in full and by the end of the year. Application forms can be downloaded from the College website and must be received by the Business Manager before 25 February. Current recipients must reapply each year to be considered for a continuation of their Bursary or Financial Assistance.
Notice of withdrawal must be given in writing to the Principal. Verbal notification is not considered due notice.
Due notice of the withdrawal of a Day student requires a full term’s notice in writing to the Principal. If due notice is not provided one third of the current annual tuition fee will be charged in lieu of notice. All remaining levies must be paid in full, regardless of when a student exits the College.
Boarding students are expected to remain as boarders for the full year. Due notice of a student’s withdrawal from the Boarding Community requires a full semester’s notice in writing to the Principal. If due notice is not provided, full annual boarding fees will be charged in lieu of notice. All remaining levies are to be paid in full, regardless of when a student exits the College.
The College reserves the right to take legal action for the recovery of unpaid fees and charges. Any expenses, costs or disbursements incurred by the College in recovering any outstanding fees and charges, including debt collection agency fees and solicitor costs, shall be charged to the account.
Continuance of enrolment cannot be guaranteed unless all outstanding fees and charges have been paid or an alternative arrangement has been made with the Principal.
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