FEES

Overview

As Catholic Cathedral College is an integrated Catholic School we do not charge domestic students tuition fees.  

We participate in the Ministry of Education (MOE) Donation Scheme which means we receive $165.95 per student (as of the 2026 year) to assist with the cost of reaching and learning. This amount does not cover our full costs and therefore we may request a donation in certain circumstances to allow us to provide authentic quality hands-on experiences.  In addition, there are fees for some subjects where there are specific project work costs and the student can take the item home at the end of the assessment (e.g. hard materials). 

Please see below for other charges that can be requested:

Other Charges - Compulsory 

Please see the links below, where you will find information and costs.  

Stationery / workbooks

Uniform

Other charges - Voluntary

These activities are purely voluntary and include things like music lessons, hire of musical instruments, school magazines, formal tickets, ID cards, and other non curriculum based activities like a ski trip.   The cost and payment details will be added to the student account and must be paid in advance of the activity occurring. 

Sports, including tournaments, which are played outside of school time are also classified as extra curricular and have a cost associated with them.  The cost must be paid before a student's name can be added to the sport / team.  See our Sports page.  

Insurance

The College’s insurance policies do not cover students’ possessions and caregivers are advised toensure that their children’s belongings are covered by family household policies.

Financial Assistance

We are aware that it can be difficult to meet the costs as outlined above and if you are experiencingfinancial difficulties, please contact Deputy Principal, Francoise Heenan, onfh@cathcollege.school.nz or the Principal, Lee Nanai, on principal@cathcollege.school.nz


Attendance Dues and Catholic Special Character Donation (Domestic students)

These costs (as detailed below) are billed directly to caregivers by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and payment is to be made to them.  We are sorry to advise that we can no longer transfer these amounts to the Diocese on your behalf, and any amounts received by us will be refunded.  If you have any questions or concerns about these costs please contact the Diocese team via email dues.cdc@cathconnect.nz

Attendance Dues

A compulsory legally binding charge, set by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and payable by all caregivers who have a student(s) enrolled at a Catholic school.  The amount assists the Diocese to maintain school facilities, and covers property related costs such as compliance, school building work, loan repayments, building insurance, and administrative costs.  

2026 Year 7 and 8 fee $575 (GST inclusive) per student

2026 Year 9 to 13 fee $1,150 (GST inclusive) per student

Catholic Special Character Donation

This is a voluntary contribution, payable to the Diocese, and is tax deductible when paid.  It supports the Diocese with the delivery of the Catholic Character component in their schools.

2026 fee (all year levels) $60 (no GST) per student

Diocese Payment Details

Account Name: CDOC Attendance Dues 

Account Number: 06-0294-0984307-01 

Particulars:  Caregivers names

Reference: (a six digit number starting with 4 which will be on your invoice)