Fees

College Attendance Costs 2025

FOR NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Enrolment and Entrance Costs (GST Inclusive)

APPLICATION FEE
Payable at the time of submitting your application to cover administrative costs. This fee is non-refundable.	$300.00

ACCEPTANCE FEE
Upon being offered a place at the College there is an enrolment acceptance fee. The acceptance fee is invoiced to you at the time a place is offered and must be paid before the place will be confirmed. This fee is non-refundable.	$500.00

ASSOCIATION FEE
Covers life membership of the Saint Kentigern Alumni Association and membership of the Saint Kentigern Parents & Friends. The Association fee is invoiced to you at the time a place is offered and must be paid before the place will be confirmed. This fee is non-refundable.	$775.00

CONTRIBUTION LEVY
This levy is for all students. The levy is invoiced to you at the time a place is offered and must be paid before the place will be confirmed.	$1,500.00

LAPTOP BUNDLE
Each student from Year 6 is required to have an approved laptop to use at school. The recommended bundle (laptop, accidental damage cover, extended warranty and carry case) is available for purchase through Saint Kentigern’s preferred supplier. Laptops purchased through the school ensures uniformity of equipment and proficient on-site support to students. For pricing information please visit: https://saintkentigernshop.cyclone.co.nz	Variable

LAPTOP BUNDLE

Each student from Year 6 is required to have an approved laptop to use at school. The recommended bundle (laptop, accidental damage cover, extended warranty and carry case) is available for purchase through Saint Kentigern’s preferred supplier. Laptops purchased through the school ensures uniformity of equipment and proficient on-site support to students. For pricing information please visit: https://saintkentigernshop.cyclone.co.nz

Variable

SOFTWARE LICENCE FEE
A once only software licence fee is charged to cover general systems and curriculum software.	$250.00

UNIFORM COSTS
Newly enrolled students can expect to pay approx. $1,300 to obtain the full uniform. Second hand items are available which can substantially reduce this cost. There will also be uniform upgrades necessary as items wear, students grow or to comply with changes.	$1,300.00 approx

2025 Annual fees (GST Inclusive)

TUITION FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the Trust Board. The payment options are listed below. (NB: includes all tuition, curriculum-based activities and transport, excluding overnight excursions.)	$27,329.00

Boarding Fees ( Term Time Only)
Boarding fees do not include tuition. Payment options are listed below.	$20,971.00

PUBLICATIONS FEE
An annual charge to cover items such as: Year Book, Piper, sundry publications, class photos and printing consumables.	$200.00 approx.

SPORTS TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Sports and activity charges are dependent upon what the student chooses to participate in. Further information is available upon request.	Variable

OTHER CURRICULUM RELATED CHARGES
Additional charges are payable depending on the year level, academic course selection, such as the IB Diploma, and subject choices of the student. Example: field trips, workbooks, camps, EOTC etc. Further information is available upon request.	Variable

BUS FARES
Fares are dependent on use and distance from the School. Details of routes and costs can be obtained from the School website. Details are updated in Term 1 each year.	Variable

PAYMENT OF FEES

All accounts require payment by Direct Debit (except payment of tuition fees detailed in Option 1 below).

Direct Debits (including incidentals) are processed on the 20th of each month (January to December).

Full payment in advance by 13 December of the year prior
Payment of tuition fees in full by 13 December of the prior year entitles the payee to a 1.5% discount on the net tuition fee (i.e. after any other discounts). The closing date is strictly adhered to.
Full payment by 20 January
Payment of tuition fees in full by 20 January entitles the payee to a 0.9% discount on the net tuition fee. (i.e. after any other discounts). The closing date is strictly adhered to.
Monthly Instalment by Direct Debit
Tuition fees may be spread over 10 months (February to November) payable by Direct Debit on 20th of each month. Any incidentals will also be direct debited on the 20th of each month (January to December).

Interest may be charged on overdue account balances, currently at a rate of 1% per month. Payments made by Credit Card will incur a 2% surcharge.

If a student is unable to attend school at the beginning of a term, the fees are nevertheless due. The Board cannot undertake to remit or refund fees, whether in lieu of notice or otherwise, on account of illness, quarantine or any cause whatsoever.

SIBLING DISCOUNT S

A discount of 5% of tuition fees only is given where there are two family members who attend any of the Saint Kentigern Campuses. This discount increases to 10% where three or more family members attend.

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SCHOOL

A minimum of one term’s notice must be given in writing to the College Principal to withdraw a student (day student or boarder) from the College or full fees for the following term shall be paid in lieu of notice, calculated from the date notice is given. Exit procedures must be followed.

FEE PROTECTION SCHEME

The Trust Board operates a Fee Protection Scheme to cover the fees for a student in the event of the death from natural causes or accident of a fee-paying parent or legal guardian. In such an event the Trust Board will pay the tuition fees where applicable. Entry to the scheme is automatic upon payment of your first fee instalment. Note: Some eligibility restrictions apply.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE ASSISTANCE

A number of Scholarships are available for tuition fee assistance. They are administered by Trust Services upon the recommendation of the Principal. Scholarships are generally awarded based on academic excellence, all round or expertise in a key area. Scholarships cover a percentage of the of the College tuition fees for the years the scholarship is awarded. Hardship Bursaries may be awarded for a short period of time to assist with financial hardship.

All Scholarships are reviewed annually. Applicants will be required to sit tests and be assessed in their area of expertise. These tests will be held in Term 1 when the applicant is in Year 8 or as advised. Applications are available on the Saint Kentigern website.

Children of Ministers of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand are admitted on special terms. Details may be obtained from the Admissions office.

UNPAID FEES

The Saint Kentigern Trust Board has a policy to suspend a student’s right to attend the School if fees remain unpaid beyond the due date, unless the Board has approved specific arrangements for an extension of credit. The Board stresses that it is essential that terms for the payment of fees be observed in order to avoid a regrettable interruption to a student’s education.

Any fees outstanding may be passed on to a debt collection agency, for which the parent will be responsible for any associated costs incurred.

MORE INFORMATION

Further information on any of the above matters may be obtained from the Finance Team.

Email: accounts@saintkentigern.com

Phone: 09 577 0747