The National Catholic Education Commission has released a statement challenging the recent Cost of Education report issued by Futurity Investment. The report paints a misleading picture of the nature of fees in Catholic schools across the country, causing unnecessary alarm for parents who make the choice of education that best suits the needs of their children – whether that is a government, Catholic or independent school.
Year after year parents continue to choose a Catholic education because it is the best fit for their child and family. Parents should keep in mind that additional costs beyond tuition can vary greatly, and not every family experiences all the ancillary expenses mentioned in the report.
Catholic Education is committed to accessible education and works with its families to ensure that an inability to pay does not deny a family access to a Catholic education.
Our schools have long been a mechanism to support the most disadvantaged and provide for the common good. Any family who needs assistance is encouraged to speak to their school principal about options for support. Australia’s 1,751 Catholic schools educate 820,000 (or one in five Australian students), employs over 112,000 staff and is the largest provider of schooling outside of the government sector.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Thurgoona