School Fees

Your Attendance Dues and Aquinas College Contribution directly impact the quality of education, resources, and opportunities available to our students. We truly appreciate your support in helping us maintain a high standard of education and facilities for future generations.

Attendance Dues – Catholic Diocese of Hamilton

Attendance Dues are a mandatory fee set by the Catholic Integrated Schools Office to fund the maintenance and improvement of school buildings. These fees are collected by the Hamilton Diocese Office and are not tax deductible. For any questions or payment options, contact the Diocese team at dues@cdh.org.nz or phone 07 856 6989.

2025 Attendance Dues:

Years 7 or 8 – $516 per student
Years 9 to 13 – $1,032 per student

Aquinas College Contribution

The Aquinas Board requests a voluntary contribution from families to support the resources and facilities that enhance every student’s education. Most families generously contribute, recognising the benefits for all students.

These contributions are tax-deductible, and a 5 percent discount is available if paid by March 31. Your support helps shape the future of Aquinas College.

2025 Contribution Rates

Students per Family	Total Contribution to Pay
1 Student	$1,200
2 Students	$2,400
3 Students	$3,000
4 or more Students	No additional cost

Maximum Contribution Per Family: $3,000

What is the Aquinas College Contribution?
The Aquinas College Contribution consists of:

$1,000 – Education Enrichment Contribution
$200 – Building Fund Contribution (collected on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton)

Education Enrichment Contribution
This contribution funds vital services we offer students. As a low-equity index school, our government funding per student is lower than that of schools with a higher equity index, leaving Aquinas with a funding shortfall. We need your support.

Your contribution helps pay for:

Additional teaching staff beyond Ministry-approved levels.
Increased teacher aide funding.
Specialised literacy and numeracy support programmes.
Student well-being services and counselling. Unlike most schools, Aquinas has two counsellors, a staffing commitment well above our government funding.
Financial support for students in need, ensuring: Access to school trips, sports teams, and uniforms. Assistance for Aquinas families facing hardship.

Building Fund Contribution
Collected on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, the fund helps maintain and improve our school’s facilities. It supports projects such as:

Construction of the new Joy (Arts) Block
Redevelopment of the Family (Technology) Block
Refurbishment of the Administration Block

Since our land and buildings are owned by the Catholic Diocese, government funding for building development is lower than that provided to state schools. For generations, Aquinas families have supported the Building Fund, ensuring quality facilities for future students. By choosing Aquinas College, we encourage you to continue this tradition of support.