Genazzano FCJ College

Genazzano FCJ College is located at 301 Cotham Road, Kew 3101, Victoria, Australia. The college sits in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Kew. It is well served by transport options with an interchange for private bus services at Sackville Street, Kew, and direct access to PTV buses, trams and trains in the area.

Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12; Junior School (Prep–Year 6); Senior School (Years 7–12).

Catholic FCJ College, a girls' school offering day and boarding options.

Learning Diversity supports student learning, including gifted and talented provision; Program Support Group (PSG) meetings; differentiation and collaboration with families, teachers, and support staff.

Australia (Victoria).

Catholic (in the FCJ tradition).

Private School Bus Service is operated by Panorama Coaches with an interchange at Sackville Street, Kew; routes include Kangaroo Ground, Diamond Creek, Mernda and Reservoir. Afternoon buses depart at 4:00 pm and return in alternating sequences. PTV School Buses (Kinetic) offer additional routes; direct Genazzano lines include 548 (Kew to Bundoora), 207 (Kew to Doncaster) and 609 (Kew to Fairfield). The campus is also directly served by tram lines 109, 72, 16 and 48 and near Camberwell Station for rail links.

Application and enrolment fees

- Domestic (local) application fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable).
- Domestic confirmation fee (on acceptance): AUD 1,500 (P–12) or AUD 750 (ELC); the confirmation fee is non-refundable or transferable as stated in the enrolment terms.
- International application fee: AUD 500 (non-refundable). International confirmation fee: AUD 1,500 (non-refundable). International enrolment deposit: AUD 3,500 (refundable on exit subject to conditions).

Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and monthly instalment where shown)

Note: Annual figures below are the Total Tuition Fees and Levies published for 2025; per-term figures are calculated by dividing the published annual total by four (per-term amounts shown as the College does not list a separate per-term schedule). Monthly instalments are the published 10-month instalment amounts where provided. All figures are in Australian dollars (AUD).

- ELC 3 (3 days per week): Annual total AUD 16,390 — Per term (calculated) AUD 4,098 — Monthly instalment (10 months) AUD 1,639.
- ELC 3 (4 days): Annual total AUD 21,359 — Per term (calculated) AUD 5,340 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,136.
- ELC 3 (5 days): Annual total AUD 24,755 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,189 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,475.
- ELC 4 (3 days): Annual total AUD 17,426 — Per term (calculated) AUD 4,357 — Monthly instalment AUD 1,743.
- ELC 4 (4 days): Annual total AUD 22,129 — Per term (calculated) AUD 5,532 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,213.
- ELC 4 (5 days): Annual total AUD 25,951 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,488 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,595.
- Prep – Year 3: Annual total AUD 23,120 (Tuition plus Technology/Other Levies) — Per term (calculated) AUD 5,780 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,312.
- Year 4: Annual total AUD 26,658 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,665 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,666.
- Year 5 – 6: Annual total AUD 27,448 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,862 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,745.
- Year 7 – 8: Annual total AUD 33,777 — Per term (calculated) AUD 8,444 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,378.
- Year 9: Annual total AUD 38,210 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,553 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,821.
- Year 10: Annual total AUD 38,259 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,565 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,826.
- Year 11: Annual total AUD 38,012 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,503 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,801.
- Year 12: Annual total AUD 38,136 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,534 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,814.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are invoiced in advance in November for the following school year. Families must choose either: (1) Annual Payment — in full by 29 November (attracts a 3% early payment discount), or (2) Monthly Payment — ten (10) equal payments on the 15th of each month from November to August.
- Boarding fees are billed at the commencement of the school year and must be paid either in full by 15 February or by monthly payments (10 instalments) from February to November.
- Late payment administrative charge: AUD 250 will be charged where a family fails to make a valid payment by the chosen plan due date; the charge will recur each month the debt remains unpaid. The College may restrict participation in co-curricular activities or refuse term re-entry where fees are outstanding.
- One full school term's written notice to the Principal is required to cancel or withdraw a student. If the required notice is not given, a fee of one full term's tuition fees will be charged in lieu of notice. For students absent due to illness there is no reduction in fees. Holding or deferment deposits may be required for extended absences or deferred enrolments and are non-refundable or non-transferable in specified circumstances.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Full boarder (annual): AUD 36,014.
- Weekly boarder (annual): AUD 28,810.
- Boarding fees are billed at the start of the school year and may be paid in full by 15 February or by monthly instalments (10 instalments) from February to November.

Other compulsory and common costs

- Capital Building Levy (charged per family, Prep–Year 12): One student AUD 2,009; Two or more students AUD 2,583.
- Technology Support and other levies are included in the published totals and cover college devices and BYOD arrangements (iPad/MacBook for junior years and BYOD for Years 7–12) plus certain compulsory year-level activities. A payroll-related levy of AUD 750 per enrolment (Prep–Year 12) has been applied as a compulsory contribution.
- Music lessons (examples): 30-minute lesson — AUD 1,100 per semester (AUD 2,200 per annum); 45-minute lesson — AUD 1,608 per semester (AUD 3,216 per annum); 60-minute lesson — AUD 2,187 per semester (AUD 4,374 per annum). Instrument hire examples are published (e.g., AUD 406 per semester).
- Speech and drama lessons (examples): shared 35-minute lesson — AUD 649 per semester (AUD 1,298 per annum); individual 40-minute lesson — AUD 1,449 per semester (AUD 2,898 per annum).
- Rowing fees (2024/2025 season examples): Learn to row (Year 8) AUD 363; Junior Daniher Rowing AUD 3,515; Intermediate Canty Rowing AUD 3,810; Senior Radford Rowing AUD 4,580. Additional co-curricular charges (uniforms, private lessons, international tours) may apply.
- Annual booklists and stationery requirements are issued in Term Four and are charged as levies where applicable. Uniforms are purchased from the listed supplier (Bob Stewart, High Street Kew) and second-hand uniform options are operated by the Genazzano Mothers' Association.

Refunds and cancellation terms

- Domestic enrolments: One full school term's written notice to the Principal is required before cancellation or withdrawal. If this notice is not given, a fee equal to one full term's tuition will be charged. Holding deposits for extended absences or deferred enrolments are non-refundable or non-transferable if the student does not return. There is no fee reduction for absence due to illness.
- International students: Refund provisions apply when a student does not start the course on the agreed date or withdraws before course commencement; Genazzano will refund payments (other than the application fee AUD 500 and confirmation fee AUD 1,500) if a student does not successfully gain a visa. Where fees have been paid and enrolment is cancelled more than one term prior to commencement, fees paid will be refunded except for the application and confirmation fees. One full term's written notice is required for withdrawal or the equivalent fee will be charged; boarding fees may also apply. International enrolment deposit details and refund timing (e.g., refundable AUD 3,500 with refund processed within 90 days of written request) are published.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Preferred payment method: Direct Debit nomination or the College online payment portal (GenConnect). Other accepted methods: Direct Deposit/EFT, EFTPOS (debit and credit cards), BPAY, and cheque. Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions incur a 1% surcharge; American Express incurs a 1.5% surcharge.
- Domestic bank details (Direct Deposit/EFT): Account name: Genazzano FCJ College Limited; BSB: 083 166; Account number: 515 443 513. Include your Account Code in the payment reference. BPAY biller code: 10629 (use the reference number shown on your fee statement).
- International payments: SWIFT code NATAAU3303M is provided for overseas transfers; international payment instructions and references are published.

Discounts and special arrangements

- Early payment discount: Payment of annual tuition fees in full by 29 November receives a 3% discount. Payment of tuition fees in full for two years in advance can be accepted at current rates if paid by 30 September. Discounts are not applicable where bursaries, special discounts or fee remissions apply.
- Sibling discount: Second concurrent child 5%, third 10%, fourth and additional 25% applied only to tuition (does not apply to boarding fees or where other discounts/scholarships have been applied).

Key administrative notes

- Tuition fee totals published are the College's 2025 Fee Schedule and Business Regulations Notice; fees are subject to annual review and change. Fees for international students include specific visa, insurance and accommodation conditions that differ from domestic enrolment terms.