ENROLMENT

Fees and Charges

Helena College is a non-profit organisation which aims to provide an affordable, independent education to families seeking an alternative to public and faith-based schooling.

Pre-enrolment Charges

Registration fee: A once-off non-refundable fee of $130 (including GST) per child is payable when the completed registration form (including copy of the child's birth certificate) is submitted. The registration fee is waived for children of Old Helenians. 

Enrolment fee: On acceptance of an offer of enrolment, a non-refundable fee is payable per child to confirm the child's place at Helena College. This fee is not off-set against the first fee account. From 2024, the enrolment fees are as follows:

  • Kindy to Year 9: $990
  • Years 10 to 11: $400
  • Year 12: $250

Annual Tuition Fees

Helena College is committed to tuition fees providing value for money in delivering an accessible, high quality, inclusive, caring and well-rounded education.  The annual tuition fee incorporates all curriculum components including most excursions, swimming and sports, camps, and our one-to-one device (laptop) program. For detailed and transparent information on annual tuition fees and other items, including levies, optional activities and sibling discounts, please download 2024 Fees and Charges Booklet.


Fee Summary

Please note that the figures below are the complete annual fee, and excludes early payment discounts and sibling discounts. Please see Fees & Charges booklet for a more detailed breakdown of discounts and other payment options.

Top tip: Use the Parent Lounge to set up your annual Fee Payments at the start of the school year. A range of payment options and schedules are available to families.

Year Group Annual Fee
Kindergarten
$6,841
Pre-primary to Year 2
$9,576
Years 3 to 5
$9,692
Year 6
$10,133
Years 7 to 10
$16,002
Years 11 to 12
$16,301

College Services

Information on our College Services, including the subsided bus services and uniforms requirements and price list is available here. Booklist information for students in Years 6 to 12 is available through the Learning Management System. There are no booklist or stationery requirements for Kindy to Year 5, as these are included in the tuition fees. 

Application and Acceptance Fees

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $130 (including GST) is payable with the completed registration form.
  • A non-refundable enrolment fee is payable to accept a place for your student and ensure its retention.

For more information on the pre-enrolment costs, please see the 2024 Fees and Charges booklet.

Parents are invited to direct any questions and queries on fees, financial matters and payments to the Business Manager by calling (08) 9298 9100 or emailing businessmanager@helena.wa.edu.au

Secondary Assistance Scheme

Families of students in Years 7 to 12  may be eligible for up to $350 towards school expenses if they hold a:

  • Centrelink Health Care Card
  • Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card 
  • Veteran's Affairs Pensioner Concession Card

Applications close 28 March 2024. Ask School Reception for more information.