Santa Sabina College

Australia, Sydney

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Building Fund	-1	990 AUD	Enrollment	Building Fund donation: 990 AUD per annum per family (voluntary; tax-deductible receipt issued)
Application Fee (per enrolment)	-1	250 AUD	Enrollment	Application fee (non-refundable): 250 AUD per enrolment
HSC VET Participation Fee	-1	850 AUD	HSC VET	HSC VET participation fee: 850 AUD per year (where applicable)
Acceptance Fee (Year 11 – Year 12)	-1	1,500 AUD	Enrollment	Acceptance fee (non-refundable) at time of offer: 1,500 AUD; charged for first two children in a family
IBDP Participation Fee	-1	1,000 AUD	IB Diploma Program	IBDP participation fee: approximately 1,000 AUD per IB student per year (where applicable)
Acceptance Fee (Prep – Year 10)	-1	2,500 AUD	Enrollment	Acceptance fee (non-refundable) at time of offer: 2,500 AUD; charged for first two children in a family
Prep (Five Day Program)	0	25,545 AUD	Prep	Five-day Prep; billed per annum; 25,545 AUD per year
Kindergarten	5	18,720 AUD	Primary (Kindergarten – Year 4)	Annual tuition for Kindergarten to Year 4; 18,720 AUD per year
Year 1	6	18,720 AUD	Primary (Kindergarten – Year 4)	Annual tuition; same price as Kindergarten – Year 4; 18,720 AUD per year
Year 2	7	18,720 AUD	Primary (Kindergarten – Year 4)	Annual tuition; same price as Kindergarten – Year 4; 18,720 AUD per year
Year 3	8	18,720 AUD	Primary (Kindergarten – Year 4)	Annual tuition; same price as Kindergarten – Year 4; 18,720 AUD per year
Year 4	9	18,720 AUD	Primary (Kindergarten – Year 4)	Annual tuition; same price as Kindergarten – Year 4; 18,720 AUD per year
Year 5	10	23,980 AUD	Secondary (Year 5 – Year 6)	Year 5–Year 6 stage price; 23,980 AUD per year
Year 6	11	23,980 AUD	Secondary (Year 5 – Year 6)	Year 5–Year 6 stage price; 23,980 AUD per year
Year 7	12	29,165 AUD	Secondary (Year 7 – Year 10)	Year 7–Year 10 stage price; 29,165 AUD per year
Year 8	13	29,165 AUD	Secondary (Year 7 – Year 10)	Year 7–Year 10 stage price; 29,165 AUD per year
Year 9	14	29,165 AUD	Secondary (Year 7 – Year 10)	Year 7–Year 10 stage price; 29,165 AUD per year
Year 10	15	29,165 AUD	Secondary (Year 7 – Year 10)	Year 7–Year 10 stage price; 29,165 AUD per year
Year 11	16	30,310 AUD	Senior (Year 11 – Year 12)	Year 11; 30,310 AUD per year
Year 12	17	30,310 AUD	Senior (Year 11 – Year 12)	Year 12; billed over three terms; total per annum 30,310 AUD

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Tuition fees (per term and per annum)
- Prep — 2 Day Program: AUD 2,553.75 per term; AUD 10,215 per annum.
- Prep — 3 Day Program: AUD 3,831.25 per term; AUD 15,325 per annum.
- Prep — 5 Day Program: AUD 6,386.25 per term; AUD 25,545 per annum.
- Kindergarten – Year 4: AUD 4,680.00 per term; AUD 18,720 per annum.
- Year 5 – Year 6: AUD 5,995.00 per term; AUD 23,980 per annum.
- Year 7 – Year 10: AUD 7,291.25 per term; AUD 29,165 per annum.
- Year 11: AUD 7,577.50 per term; AUD 30,310 per annum.
- Year 12 (billed over three terms): AUD 10,103.33 per term (billed over 3 terms); total per annum AUD 30,310.

Sibling discounts and early payment
- Sibling discounts for children concurrently enrolled: 3rd child: 20% discount; 4th child: 50% discount; 5th child: 60% discount.
- Early Payment Discount: 2% of net tuition fees if the annual tuition is paid in full by the specified early-payment date (deadline shown on the published schedule). The schedule lists the specific early-payment deadlines and amounts.

Application and acceptance fees
- Application fee (non‑refundable): AUD 250 per enrolment application. (This fee is subject to waiver rules for certain families as stated in the published schedule.)
- Acceptance fee (non‑refundable) payable at the time of acceptance of an offer: Prep to Year 10: AUD 2,500; Year 11–Year 12: AUD 1,500. Acceptance fees are charged for the first two children in a family; third and subsequent children are not charged the Acceptance Fee.

Building Fund and other compulsory/voluntary charges
- Building Fund donation: AUD 990 per annum per family (voluntary; tax-deductible receipt issued).
- IBDP participation fee (where applicable): approximately AUD 1,000 per IB student per year to cover examination and registration fees.
- HSC VET participation fee (where applicable): AUD 850 per year for students participating in the VET program.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard fee due dates (example dates shown on the published schedule): Term 1 due date; Term 2 due date; Term 3 due date; Term 4 due date. The published schedule gives the exact calendar dates for each term's due date and any specific requirements for Year 12 balances.
- Year 12 fees must be cleared by the date stated on the schedule (the published schedule lists a specific final clearance date for Year 12 accounts). Direct debit schedules must commence on or before the Term 1 due date.

Payment methods and instalment options
- Payments are managed through the College's online Parent/Payment portal (Parent Lounge) where parents may set up direct debit schedules or make payments. Available direct debit instalment frequencies include:
- Weekly: 40 payments (February to November).
- Fortnightly: 20 payments (February to November).
- Monthly: 10 payments (February to November).
- Quarterly: 4 payments (one at the start of each term).
- Direct debit and online payment facilities are the primary payment options; details of how to set up payment schedules are provided via the Parent Lounge.

Withdrawal and refund information
- Application fees and Acceptance fees are non‑refundable.
- Enrolment contract requires written notice to the Principal of intention to withdraw. A term's notice is regarded as being from the last school day of the preceding school term; failure to provide the required notice attracts an administration charge equivalent to 25% of the annual tuition fee. The published schedule provides an example with calendar cut-off dates to calculate the timing of notice and any administration charge. Certain exemptions to the Withdrawal Administration Fee are specified for specific year groups leaving on the last day of the academic year.
- Administration (withdrawal) fee by class/year (administration charge equal to one term's tuition if notice is not given):
- Prep: AUD 6,386.25
- Kindergarten – Year 4: AUD 4,680.00
- Year 5 – Year 6: AUD 5,995.00
- Year 7 – Year 10: AUD 7,291.25
- Year 11 – Year 12: AUD 7,577.50
Specific exemptions and the exact application of these administration charges are set out in the enrolment contract.

Uniforms and other routine costs
- Uniforms are supplied via the College Uniform Shop (operated in partnership with an external supplier). A Uniform Pricelist and Uniform Guidelines are published by the College and pricing varies by item and year level; parents purchase uniforms through the Uniform Shop or online store. Expect separate out-of-pocket costs for required sports kit, formal uniform items, and optional accessories.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered as a current fee item; the College operates as a day school. Families should not expect boarding fees to apply.

Other notes on charges
- Casual or co‑curricular charges, excursions, instrument hire, extended-day care, camps, specific subject or elective charges, and replacement-learning materials may attract additional fees and are billed separately when applicable. Specific program fees (for example, outdoor education activities at the Tallong Campus or specialist program charges) are listed in College communications when relevant.

Key non‑refundable items and potential exemptions (summary)
- Application fee: non‑refundable. Acceptance fee: non‑refundable. Withdrawal without required notice: administration fee equal to 25% of annual tuition (or the equivalent amounts listed by class/year). Exemptions to the withdrawal administration fee exist for certain year groups leaving on the last day of the academic year.

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The school at a glance

Fees A$25,545

Ages 0 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1216

Type Co-educational, Girls School

Opened 1894

Bus Service No

Santa Sabina College is a Catholic Dominican P-12 school in Sydney, educating students from 0 to 18 across Strathfield and the Tallong Outdoor Education Campus. The college delivers the NSW Curriculum in Gioia House (Primary) and offers NSW senior schooling plus the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11–12. Italian, French, Chinese and Spanish are taught in Years 5–6, with secondary students choosing two languages, including French, Italian and Japanese. The campus program centers on four Encounter experiences (Community Engagement, Career, Immersion, Adventure) and includes a Future-Proofing program and a Leadership and Spirituality Experience. The Dominican heritage informs a culture of faith, service and leadership. Facilities include a secondary campus with a planned Sports Centre and Aquatic Centre, a 25m pool, indoor courts, and a dedicated library. A large music program and a broad co-curricular offering complement academic study. Students participate in Debating, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and international music tours.

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