Fees & Payments
Mernda
School Fees
Mernda Hills Christian College provides quality private Christian education to Mernda and the surrounding communities. Our College fees allow us to provide the very best educational opportunities available to our students.
Discounts apply for early payment and siblings attending the same school.
Fee Information
Education at Mernda Hills does require investment and we are very appreciative of all who consider joining us for their educational journey.
What do the total fees include?
The total fee includes the Tuition fee, Consumables Levy and an annual Building Levy of $200 per student. See the Fee Schedule for a full breakdown of costs.
What is not included?
The total fee does not include the enrolment application fee, uniform costs, ICT devices for Year 5-12, or stationery costs for Secondary students.
Optional additional services such as before/after school care and the school bus service are not included.
What is the consumables levy?
Primary School - Contributes towards the cost of excursions, camps, stationery, swimming, transport for sporting events, device usage (class sets), library and general resources.
Secondary School - Contributes towards the cost of excursions, camps, textbooks, subscriptions, transport for sporting events, library and general resources.
*Cost of stationery is not included for in the consumables levy for Secondary. Secondary students are responsible for acquiring their own stationery in accordance with the stationery lists.
**Cost of personal ICT devices is not included in the consumables levy. Please refer to the information on ICT devices.
What payment methods do you accept?
We aim to make it as easy as possible to pay fees and other costs, and offer a range of options for families: via BPAY, online transfer, Direct Debit, over the phone or in person.
Fees are payable per year or per term.
Is there a prompt payment discount?
5% prompt payment discount on the full year’s fees is applicable if payment is made by the end of the first week of Term 1.
3% prompt payment discount on term fees is applicable if payment is made by the end of the first week of each term.
Is there a family discount?
Yes. The family discount applies to ALL children enrolled at the College and on Tuition fees only. Two children = 15% discount, Three children = 30% discount, Four children = 40% discount, Five children = 50% discount.
Use our handy Fee Calculator to get a more accurate estimate of total fees.
Fees - Per Student (single child rate)
Fees can be paid per year or per term. The totals listed below include the Building Levy and Consumables Levy.
| Year Level | Annual Fees | Quarterly Instalments |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | $7,596 | $1,899 |
| Years 7-10 | $10,116 | $2,529 |
| Years 11-12 | $10,828 | $2,707 |
Fee Due Dates 2025
| Term 1 2025 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 1 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (3% discount) - 10 January | (3% discount) - 01 April | (3% discount) - 30 June | (3% discount) - 8 September | (3% discount) - 7 November |
| Annual fee (5% discount) - 10 January | Term 2 fee due - 15 April | Term 3 fee due - 14 July | Term 4 fee due - 29 September | Annual fee (5% discount) - 7 November |
| Term 1 fee due - 21 January | Term 1 fee due - 21 November | |||
