Mercedes College

Australia, Adelaide

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Reception – One-off charges	4	1,630 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Enrolment Application 600; Guardianship 350; Airport pick‑up/orientation 300; Homestay placement 380 (one‑off items)
Reception (Year R)	4	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840 per year; One-off enrollment charges: AUD 1,630 (paid at enrolment)
Reception – Total estimated annual cost	4	59,140 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Base + one‑off + homestay; 52 weeks assumed for homestay
Reception – Homestay annual estimate	4	20,380 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Homestay weekly AUD 390–420; 52 weeks
Year 1	5	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 2	6	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 3	7	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 4	8	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 5	9	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 6	10	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 7	11	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 8	12	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 9	13	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 10	14	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource (R–11): AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 11, Non-IB	16	37,230 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource: AUD 37,230; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 11, IB Diploma track	16	38,130 AUD	IB Diploma	Base tuition + resource: AUD 37,230; IB Diploma: +AUD 900; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 12, IB Diploma track	17	38,390 AUD	IB Diploma	Base tuition + resource: AUD 37,190; IB Diploma: +AUD 900; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840
Year 12, Non-IB	17	37,190 AUD	International student (non-IB)	Tuition + Resource: AUD 37,190; Homestay: AUD 20,280–21,840

Application Fees

Name	Fee
Application Fee	600 AUD

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee
Enrollment Fee	0 AUD

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application & Confirmation Fees

- International student one‑off Enrolment Application Fee: AUD 600.
- Confirmation Fee (applies when accepting an offer): AUD 500 per student. This confirmation fee is non‑refundable in full if the student withdraws before the completion of one school term; a portion is credited to the first family account.

Annual tuition and resource fees (per year) with per‑term equivalents
- Reception: Tuition AUD 6,030 + Resource AUD 570 = Total AUD 6,600 (per term AUD 1,650).
- Year 1: Tuition AUD 12,080 + Resource AUD 1,150 = Total AUD 13,230 (per term AUD 3,307.50).
- Year 2: Tuition AUD 12,080 + Resource AUD 1,170 = Total AUD 13,250 (per term AUD 3,312.50).
- Year 3: Tuition AUD 12,080 + Resource AUD 1,320 = Total AUD 13,400 (per term AUD 3,350).
- Year 4: Tuition AUD 13,050 + Resource AUD 1,480 = Total AUD 14,530 (per term AUD 3,632.50).
- Year 5: Tuition AUD 13,050 + Resource AUD 1,490 = Total AUD 14,540 (per term AUD 3,635).
- Year 6: Tuition AUD 15,190 + Resource AUD 3,250 = Total AUD 18,440 (per term AUD 4,610).
- Year 7: Tuition AUD 15,190 + Resource AUD 1,640 = Total AUD 16,830 (per term AUD 4,207.50).
- Year 8: Tuition AUD 15,190 + Resource AUD 2,010 = Total AUD 17,200 (per term AUD 4,300).
- Year 9: Tuition AUD 15,400 + Resource AUD 2,370 = Total AUD 17,770 (per term AUD 4,442.50).
- Year 10: Tuition AUD 18,080 + Resource AUD 2,550 = Total AUD 20,630 (per term AUD 5,157.50).
- Year 11: Tuition AUD 18,080 + Resource AUD 1,790 = Total AUD 19,870 (per term AUD 4,967.50). Note: IB Diploma students incur an additional curricular charge (see below).
- Year 12: Tuition AUD 18,080 + Resource AUD 1,720 = Total AUD 19,800 (per term AUD 4,950). Note: IB Diploma students incur an additional curricular charge (see below).

(Per‑term figures above are the annual Total divided by four; per‑term values are presented as calculated amounts.)

Additional curricular and program charges
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: additional AUD 900 per year for students in the IB Diploma stream (applies in addition to Year 11/12 fees where noted).
- Year 12 examination/assessment charges and some SACE/IB related costs are charged to cover registration, examinations and moderation and vary by program and subject—these may appear as separate exam or subject fees.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) and external courses: families are responsible for the payment of any external VET course fees; a credit may be applied on completion in some cases.
- Optional Outdoor Education: additional charge where applicable (example: Outdoor Education for international students cited as AUD 900 per semester).
- Discretionary or nominated activities (select music tuition, optional trips, overseas tours, remote‑area camps and certain co‑curricular charges) are invoiced separately and in many cases must be paid via the Qkr app.

International student specific charges
- International student full‑year Tuition Fee (all streams): AUD 29,380 (Years R–11 and Year 12 streams listed).
- International student Resource Fee (annual): varies by stream, example AUD 7,850 (Years R–11) or AUD 7,810 (Year 12 streams).
- International student one‑off charges include: Enrolment Application Fee AUD 600; Guardianship Fee AUD 350; Airport pick‑up / orientation AUD 300; Homestay placement AUD 380. Homestay weekly cost range: AUD 390–420 per week.

Family discounts and settlement / early payment discounts
- Sibling (concurrent enrolment) discounts on Tuition Fees: second child 20%, third child 40%, fourth child 65%, fifth child 100% (applies to tuition only).
- Full annual payment discount: a settlement/early payment discount of 3% is applied when annual fees are paid in full by close of business 15 March (or within 30 days of invoice for families commencing during the year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual payment: full payment of fees is due by close of business 15 March.
- Instalments: weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit, credit card, BPay or other agreed instalments are available by arrangement with the Finance Department; agreed payment plans must be paid in full by 30 November of the same year.
- Where fees remain outstanding beyond the due date without an agreed arrangement, accounts may be placed into credit management and ultimately referred to a commercial debt collection agency; ongoing non‑payment may lead to legal action or suspension of enrolment privileges.

Refunds and student withdrawal terms
- Domestic student withdrawal: written notice of withdrawal is required no later than one term's notice; failure to provide one term's notice will result in payment or forfeiture of one term of the annual fee in lieu of notice.
- International student refunds: refunds follow the ISP refund rules. If withdrawal is more than 28 days before course commencement (for reasons other than visa refusal), prepaid fees less 20% and any unused homestay fees will be refunded. If a visa application is rejected and certified evidence is provided within 14 days, a full refund less the Enrolment Application Fee will be made. If a student withdraws after commencement, ten academic weeks' written notice is required or ten academic weeks' Tuition Fees will be charged (excluding Resource and Examination Fees). Refunds are paid in AUD to a nominated bank account and are processed within the specified timeframes in ISP policy.

Boarding / Homestay arrangements
- The College does not operate an on‑site boarding house; international students are accommodated through a homestay program. Homestay placement and weekly homestay fees (example range AUD 390–420 per week) apply as noted above.

Other compulsory or regular charges
- Yearbook (per family): AUD 55.
- Resource Fee (listed above with each year level) is compulsory and covers many curriculum‑related costs such as camps, excursions and publications; some activities remain chargeable separately.
- Building Fund: voluntary, tax‑deductible contributions are accepted.
- Uniforms and College Shop: uniform items are purchased from the College Shop (on campus) or via the Midford online store; uniform cost varies by item.

Payment methods accepted
- Direct debit (regular instalments), credit card, BPay and other agreed instalments; selected co‑payments and voluntary donations may be accepted via the Qkr app. Specific payment authority forms and direct debit authority are used to set up instalment arrangements.

Notes on account management and financial support
- The College issues one family account to the signatory on the enrolment contract; families are expected to ensure funds are available for scheduled payments. Repeated non‑payment may lead to restricted participation in major trips, withdrawal of enrolment offers, or records being withheld. The College provides a Fee Support Application process for families in genuine financial hardship.

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Instructs in English

Fees A$1,630 - 37,230

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 900

Type Co-educational

Opened 1954

Bus Service No

Mercedes College is a Catholic, co-educational day school in Adelaide rooted in the Mercy tradition. It offers a continuous IB programme from Reception to Year 12, integrated with the Australian curriculum. The Junior School runs the Primary Years Programme for Reception to Year 5; the Middle Years Programme for Years 6–10; and Years 11–12 can pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the South Australian Certificate of Education, with Vocational Education and Training options available. The College sits on a 6.5-hectare campus, bringing together Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Facilities include Art and Design studios, Science laboratories, Technology and Innovation spaces, two industrial kitchens, a Senior Study Space, and Gleeson Theatre within the High Performance Arts and Sports Precinct. The Yitpi Centre houses indoor courts, with outdoor courts and the Main Oval supporting sport. The campus emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and service through learning and offerings in sport, performing arts, clubs.

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