Refer to the 2025 Contributions and Charges list for each year group, Subject Selection Handbook and additional course information.
Note: Some programs and options have additional compulsory charges. These charges are listed in the Subject Selection Handbook and are due to be paid early in Term 1. The courses available and charges may change each year.
Financial support plays a significant role in supplying resources that increase our ability to enhance students’ educational experiences. In accordance with the Education Act of 1999 and Department of Education Policy, Melville Senior High School seeks to maintain parent contributions at a minimum level of equity and minimum charge in order to facilitate the extension and enrichment of our educational programme.
Additional Charges
Courses and activities that incur additional charges, where parent/student elects to participate. These may include:
- Courses in Years 7 to 10 that have a higher expense associated with their provision (e.g. outdoor education, art, camps).
- Courses for which there is a higher expense associated with their provision (e.g. Specialist and Focus programs).
- Other optional school-based activities which address broad learning outcomes and for which there is a higher expense (e.g. Graduation dinners, end-of-term activities).
The remaining course payments are required prior to the commencement of Semester 2. If unpaid, students may be asked to switch to a reduced expense option, and the outstanding amount will be sent to a debt collection agency.
Year 11 and 12: Compulsory charges apply to all courses.
Payment Options
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- Direct to the school office by cash, EFTPOS, and credit card payment.
- EFT bank details are as follows:
BSB – 016 008 Account No – 3408 80569
(Quote the student’s surname and student number – this is shown on the Contributions & Charges Sheet)
- Regular direct debits can be established if you would like to pay your school charges by instalments.
- Centrepay: you can choose to have a regular manageable amount deducted from your payment to pay for your child’s schooling. Information and forms regarding this free direct bill-paying service offered to customers receiving payments from Centrelink is available from the school office.
Secondary Assistance Scheme
The Department of Education provides an allowance to assist eligible families with secondary schooling costs.
Parents and carers who hold one of the following cards with the student’s name listed as a reference number are eligible to apply for the Secondary Assistance Scheme – Department of Education:
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- Centrelink Family Health Care Card
- Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
- Veteran’s Affairs Pensioner Concession Card (Blue only). Application forms are only available from Melville Senior High School Office Administration.
Note: The scheme application deadline falls on the last week of Term 1. Late applications will not be accepted.
Note: Students in receipt of ABSTUDY are eligible for the ABSTUDY supplement allowance, which must be applied for at Melville Senior High School.
Other allowances are available including Boarding Away from Home Allowance and Scholarships.
Information is available from the school. Please contact Services Australia regarding assistance for isolated children and mobility allowance for students with disabilities aged 16 years and over.
* The Department of Education’s Contributions, Charges and Fees Policy states that “a school may request a confirmation charge of up to 50% of the total cost of an extra cost optional component in order that a student’s enrolment in a course be confirmed”. Our school board has ratified all voluntary contributions, charges and extra cost options and has approved a 50% confirmation charge for extra cost optional components.
Please call the school on +61 8 6274 1300 to seek clarification or assistance on any of the above services.