Portland Central School

"Opportunity, Innovation and Student Success"

Telephone02 6355 5233

Emailportland-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Financial contributions and assistance

There are some costs associated with going to school that you may find it helpful to plan and budget for.

These include:

  • uniforms

  • school books and equipment

  • excursions

  • co-curricular activities.

Voluntary school contributions

Like all NSW public schools, we can request contributions to enhance our educational and sporting programs including elective subjects. School contributions help provide additional educational resources for the benefit of students. Payment is voluntary.

For more information, visit the Voluntary School Contribution policy.

  • Kindergarten – Year 4 $40.00 per year
  • Year 5 – Year 8 $50.00 per year
  • Year 9 – Year 12 $60.00 per year
  • Family rate $100.00 per year

Subject (elective fees)

  • Agriculture $80.00 per year
  • Food Tech $80.00 per year (Year 7-10) / $120.00 per year (Year 11-12)
  • Hospitality $140.00 per year
  • Metal/Timber $80.00 (Year 7-10) / $120.00 per year (Year 11-12) 
  • Primary Industries $80.00 per year
  • Visual Art $50 (Year 9-12)

All elective fees pay for materials, food and other consumables and are compulsory. Students who fail to pay for these consumables will not qualify to participate in practical sessions where such consumables are required and may be requested to move subjects.

Financial assistance

If you are unable to pay school contributions because of financial hardship, you may be eligible for assistance from the school.

Our principal will ensure no student or family suffers any discrimination or embarrassment over the inability to pay school contributions.