Enrolments & Fees

Nhill Lutheran School offers an education program to all. No exceptions are made because of ethnic background, gender, religion or ability provided parents, or guardians, seeking enrolment for their child/children undertake to support willingly and freely the stated aims of the school.

All parents seeking enrolment for their child/children are asked to arrange an interview in order to formally complete enrolment procedure. Early enrolment assists a smooth transition for your child.

  • It is required that children enrolled in Prep (Foundation) must be at least five by the 30th April of their Prep year.
  • Parents are encouraged to make applications for enrolment of their children as early as possible.
  • Enrolment enquiries are always welcomed.
  • Parents must include an Immunisation Certificate and a Birth Certificate when enrolling their child.

Immunisation Certificates are available by the following:

Please visit http://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/factsheets/starting-primary-school.htm for more information.

Fees

Nhill Lutheran School strives to provide a quality Christian education at an affordable cost to our families.

Funding for Nhill Lutheran School is derived from three main sources: Commonwealth Government, State Government and Tuition Fees.

Fees are kept to a minimum without sacrificing quality and to make education at Nhill Lutheran School accessible to anyone who desires it.  Students entering Foundation will have the first term’s tuition fee waived.

School Fees for each year are determined by School Council and are outlined prior to the end of the previous year.  At Nhill Lutheran School we understand that difficult financial circumstances can arise and we approach these matters with Christian love and understanding. Alternative arrangements for payment can be considered, and further discussed with the School Principal or Business Manager. The Principal or Business Manager may offer remission to families where known financial hardships exist. The school will offer remissions at various deduction rates to account for different financial positions of parents.

2025 Tuition Fees

1st Child  2nd Child  3rd Child 4th Child
Foundation 1460 1222 984 free
Year 1 1850 1534 1218 free
Year 2 1850 1534 1218 free
Year 3 2100 1784 1468 free
Year 4 2100 1784 1468 free
Year 5 2180 1864 1548 free
Year 6 2180 1864 1548 free

The above fees will cover the tuition, resources, incursions, excursions and camps.

The Tuition Fee will be charged as one annual fee and will be billed at the commencement of Term One. Payments may be made weekly, fortnightly, monthly or each term. Fees are payable in full by the end of November each year. Parents are encouraged to sign a direct debit authority to make their periodical payments. Payment in full for the year before the end of February will receive a 3% discount.

Additional costs include:

    • School uniforms – these are purchased separately from the School
    • School photos
    • Private music tuition and instrument hire
    • Bus
    • Voluntary payments (eg – book club, fundraising)

Voluntary payments

A building fund contribution of $100 is fully tax-deductible. A library fund contribution of $50 is also fully tax-deductible.