The Fee Schedule includes all compulsory fees and charges for curriculum provisions including costs associated with compulsory activities, information technology, software, and resources. Fee Statements are emailed at least one week prior to the first day of term as well as being published to the Parent Lounge. Current parents and carers are requested to ensure their contact details, specifically their email addresses, are current. Contact information may be updated via the Parent Lounge. Please click on the following link to view the College’s 2024 Fee Schedule.
All fees are subject to change.
Sibling Discount
- Two siblings attending at the same time - 12% for 2nd student
- Three siblings attending at the same time - 30% for 3rd student and 12% for 2nd student
- Four siblings attending at the same time - 100% for 4th student, 30% for 3rd student and 12% for 2nd student
- When one or more siblings are attending the College at the same time discount applies to tuition
Fee Calculation Sheet
Use our Fee Calculation Worksheet to calculate your school fees. Click on the following link to download the excel spreadsheet - CLICK HERE.
Direct Debit Request Form 2024
The College's preferred method of payment is via Direct Debit, click on the following link for our Direct Debit Request form - CLICK HERE.
Direct Debit Request Service Agreement 2024
This document outlines our service commitment to you, in respect of the Direct Debit Request (DDR) arrangements made between The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (User ID 362 257), and you - CLICK HERE.
Edstart - School Fee Payment Plan
Parents and carers wishing to pay school fees by instalments can apply for an Edstart payment plan. You can spread your fees evenly across the school year or reduce your repayment amount with an extended plan over multiple years, up to 5 years after graduation.
Edstart will pay your fees to the College when they are due and you can make weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. You can adjust your plan or cancel at any time with no additional charges.
Watch this video for more information or visit the Edstart website to calculate a plan for your school fees.
Additional Resources
- Australian Securities & Investment Commission - Money Smart: The cost of sending kids to school can add up quickly. Not only are parents and carers faced with paying for uniforms, bags, shoes, stationery supplies and school fees, there are also lunches, excursion and transport costs to consider.
- Queensland Government: There are many costs associated with your child's education. This page has information on some of those costs, and the support payments that may help.
- Textbook and Resources Allowance is an assistance scheme offered to parents of secondary school students to contribute to the cost of textbooks and other learning resources. The Lakes College receives this funding to offset textbook and curriculum resources for High School students.
- The School Transport Assistance Program is one of the largest assistance programs provided by the Queensland Government a scheme to provide assistance to eligible students travelling to primary and secondary schools administered by Queensland Transport.
- Non State School Transport Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance for families transporting students to non-state schools in Queensland. Apply each May (for travel January to June) / October (for travel July to December)