Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham

Fees and Payments

At Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham we invoice annually at the start of each school year. We are happy for families to choose their own payment methods from the choices below:

• Pay in full during Term 1
• Divide the balance by 3 to allow you to pay per term in Terms 1, 2 & 3
• Divide the balance by 10 to pay monthly (Feb—Nov)
• Divide the balance by 20 to pay fortnightly (Feb—Nov)
• Divide the balance by 40 to pay weekly (Feb—Nov)

We accept cash, cheque or card transactions. Although our preferred method of payment is electronic. To make this easy for families, you can either pay via your bank’s BPAY facility or click on the BPOINT logo to allow you to either setup a regular payment or a one off payment. You can also call BPOINT on 1300 276 468 to pay via your credit card.

All the required information will appear on your statement which will issue monthly.

2022 Schedule of Fees

Expression of Interest – There is no cost involved in putting forward an expression of interest via our website.

Application Fee – A non-refundable application fee of $80 is charged for each application for enrolment and covers the administration costs associated with your son’s application. This is paid when you submit your son’s enrolment application form.

Acceptance Fee – A non-refundable acceptance fee of $1,800 required to secure your sons place at CBHS Lewisham and comprises of two parts, this is paid once you receive an offer of enrolment.

1. $800 covers your sons compulsory Year 5 or Year 7 orientation camp, educational testing and administration costs
2. $1000 towards your son’s first-year tuition fees

Annual Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee is inclusive of:

• ICT Levy ($750)
• Administrative Fee ($850)
• General Resources ($1,200)

Discounts on tuition fees are available, as below, for siblings who attend Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham simultaneously.

Additional costs that will appear on your statement throughout your son’s time at CBHS Lewisham

• Year 6 Canberra Excursion $420
• Year 9 Rubicon $400
• Year 11 Retreat $400

Additional costs such as textbooks, uniforms, incursions and excursions etc. are not included in your son’s annual tuition and will be advised on a case by case basis

Payment Options

We will invoice you for the full amount due each year, at the start of the year, to enable to work out what suits your budget best.

• Weekly payments (Divide the full fees by 40 payments)
• Fortnightly payments (Divide the full fees by 20 payments)
• Monthly payments (Divide the full fees by 10 payments)
• Per Term (Pay the invoice by the due date each term)

It is expected that payments are maintained between February and November with the balance being finalised in full by November.

Fees can be paid several ways which will be outlined on your son’s invoice, these include

• BPoint
• BPay
• Direct Debit
• Centrepay

Cases of Hardship

We do have in place a policy for the collection of outstanding fees, however, we encourage families who encounter difficulties in paying fees due to unexpected hardship to discuss the matter with the Principal.

PAYMENT OF FEES AND CONDITIONS

• School fees for the current term (including any previously unpaid fees) are payable by the due date indicated on the front of this invoice.
• Each parent or guardian, as the case may be, is jointly and severally liable for the payment of fees.
• A term’s notice must be given for cancellation of tuition, otherwise a full term’s fee will be charged.
• Please notify all changes of name, address and telephone number in writing to the Bursar.
• Preferred payment method is by BPAY or BPOINT, this account can also be paid by cheque, cash or EFTPOS. All over the phone transactions must be via BPOINT.

BPAY

Telephone & Internet Banking: To use this facility you must contact your Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. The school’s Biller Code and your reference number are located next to the BPAY symbol on the front of this invoice.

BPOINT

There are three ways to use the facility:

1. By calling 1300 276 468. The school’s Biller Code and your reference number are located next to the BPOINT symbol on the front of this invoice.
2. On our website: Enter via the ‘Enrolments, Fees, Payments’ tab and then ‘Online Payments’.
3. Direct debiting of your credit card on the 15th of each month by this office. Please contact the School Accounts & Payroll Manager for an application form.

Note: The CVN (Card Verification Number) is a 3 or 4 digit number printed on your card. If you are using a Visa or Mastercard it is the last 3 digits of the number that appear on the back of your card.

RECEIPTS

Except in the case of cash payments, a receipt will not be issued unless requested. If a receipt is required please return this invoice intact. The invoice will be receipted and returned.

BUILDING LEVY

Please note that the building levy is a compulsory payment, In accordance with the requirements of the Australian Tax Office this payment will not be deductible for Income Tax purposes.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY BUILDING FUND DONATIONS

Further optional donations to the Christian Brothers High School Building Fund are still desperately sought. Optional donations to the School Building Fund are allowable deductions for income tax purposes under subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.