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What are the school fees?
We are committed to welcoming more families to St Canice’s, which is why from 2026 our school will be FEE FREE*! Read the Fee Free from 2026 Terms and Conditions.
If you wish to enrol for 2025, but find yourself unable to pay fees, please contact the school for a confidential conversation with our Principal, Miriam Meaney.
Call 4780 6800 or send us an email today!
*subject to eligibility.
How are Catholic schools different to other schools?
Catholic schools are extremely popular. In fact, they enrol about 20 per cent of Australian school students.
Many parents say they have made their educational choice for reasons such as:
- Catholic schools are faith-based places that are grounded in Christian values
The Catholic faith is not just taught in Religious Education classes but is experienced within the total culture of the school. Christian values are up front and explicit. Catholic schools are intrinsically connected to the parish in which they reside and are an integral part of the mission and life of the Church.
- Catholic schools strive to achieve very high standards of education
Expectations of achievement and conduct are high. While there is a focus on the individual child, a broad curriculum caters for a wide range of interests and abilities.
- They are safe yet challenging places
Relationships are warm and friendly. Parents, students, teachers and pastors see themselves as working in partnership. The children belong to a community that really cares about each one of them.
Does the school offer before and after care?
Yes we do.
Ambrose Early Years Learning and School Aged Care offers after school care three days a week for students in Years K-6 in a large, well resourced space located on the school grounds. Specialist staff take great care of the students in a safe and secure environment that encourages positive social interaction.
We encourage all families to enrol your children into our Ambrose Out of Hours Care centre in case of an unplanned need. Should a place be available we will then be able to readily accept your child.
The first step is to complete a short online form to join our waitlist.
How do I become a parent volunteer?
Parents are key to the life of our school. We welcome parent and carer involvement and invite parents and carers to contribute towards building community by contributing to the life of the school community.
Demonstrate to your children that volunteering is a good thing. Contact the school today using the 'I'd like to be a parent volunteer' enquiry type on our contact form or call us on 02 4780 6800.
Do Catholic schools enrol children with additional needs?
We welcome students with diverse needs and aim to provide appropriate educational opportunities and support for students with additional needs. Once the school has evaluated whether a prospective student meets the general enrolment criteria, the additional needs of the student and the school’s capacity to meet them must also be evaluated.
Additional needs are varied and sometimes complex to identify and evaluate. Close partnership with parents is important to support the prospective student in finding what may be their best interests. In some instances school placement at this school may not be available or be in the best interests of the student. The Principal and Catholic Education's Director System Performance may seek a way forward by working with the family, if the family would like assistance.
Parents of children with additional needs are advised to approach the school more than a year in advance.
High Support Learning Needs CentresMeeting Diverse Learning Needs
Enrolling in a Catholic School
Does the school have a canteen?
Yes we do.
My School Lunchbox, an external canteen company delivers to the school twice a week (Monday & Friday). My School Lunchbox is offsite with orders being placed online.
Payment is made by credit card or PayPal. Simply browse the menu and select the desired food and drinks. My School Lunch Box exists to ensure kids receive the healthiest, fresh lunches in a convenient way.
Do you have an interpreter service?
Yes, a free telephone interpreter service is available through TIS National. To access the service phone 131 450 and tell the operator your preferred language and the name of your child's school. The interpreter will connect you with the school and translate the conversation for you.
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Whether you’re office or school-based, or looking for a leadership role, you’ll be part of a system committed to ensuring the best outcomes for every learner within a Catholic faith environment.
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Volunteer and Contractor Training
We welcome the contribution volunteers make to the life of our school.
As part of our commitment to keeping students safe, all volunteers in schools are required to complete the building child safe communities undertaking form and child protection training module before volunteering. These checks reduce potential risk and forms part of our strategy to build child safe communities.
Volunteer and Contractor Training
