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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 | |||
Early Learning Fees 2026
- $132 per day. Out of pocket costs may be lower due to the Child Care and Kindergarten subsidies for eligible families. See below for more information about the subsidies.
- Casual bookings are available, subject to vacancies, and can be requested through the Xplor Home app. The casual booking fee is $137 per day.
- Late fees will apply if picking up after 6.00pm.
Note: the CCS Rebate is available on all daily fees (excluding late fees), subject to each family's eligibility.
Fees are current as of August 2025. Fees are reviewed at the beginning and middle of each year, any increases will be advertised four weeks in advance.
Xplor Pay Direct Debit (Debit Success) Fees
- Bank Account - $1.02
- Mastercard/ Visa - 2.72%
- Amex - 5.08%
- Service Dishonour Fee - $19.95 (Both bank account and credit card, charged in arrears)
Application Fee
A non-refundable processing fee of $50 is payable on each individual child’s enrolment application.
This fee can be paid after submitting the application, by:
Phone: 9717 7300
Bank Transfer: Name - Mernda Hills ELC; BSB - 033135 Account - 613817
Security Deposit
To secure your child's place at the Mernda Hills Christian College ELC, a $500 bond per child is required. Your place will not be secured until the payment has been received.
The bond is held by the Centre until your family completes a de-registration form with the two weeks notice requirement.
Food
At our Early Learning Centre, we believe in fostering confident, capable learners. A key part of this involves nurturing your child's independence and preparing them for a smooth and successful transition to school. To empower them in this journey, children are required to bring along their own packed lunch each day. This practice helps children develop valuable self-help skills, such as recognising their own hunger cues, making choices about their food, and managing their belongings – all essential foundations for primary school. Please note that meals are not provided by the service however lunches can be ordered through the school canteen on Fridays.
Free Kinder at Mernda Hills
Mernda Hills Christian College is a proud provider of the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder initiative. This means families enrolled for kindergarten at Mernda Hills Christian College Early Learning Centre will receive a fee offset on their daily fee.
From 2026, priority groups can access up to 25 hours of 'pre-prep' per week. Priority groups are defined as:
- Children who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Children from a refugee or asylum seeker background
- Children who have had contact with Child Protection
