As a highly regarded International Baccalaureate world school we are proud of our record for academic excellence. By way of example, across the Class of 2021, 38 per cent of students are acknolwedged as laureates having obtained Merits in one or more of their Year 12 subjects, or placing in the top 10 per cent of students nationally by gaining at Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 90 or more.
Offering a progressive, internationally focused curriculum, supported by family and community values, our students flourish.
Investing in your child’s education is a significant decision, and why we proudly provide an outstanding educational experience.
Class of 2021 | 1 in every 5 Mercedes College students
graduated in the top 5 per cent of Year 12’s in Australia
2022 Fee Schedule
Fees are reviewed annually, with invoices issued each August for the following academic year.
Per student
Junior School
Year Level
|
R (T1)
|
R (T3)
|
Year 1
|
Tuition fee
|
$9,015
|
$4,500
|
$9,015
|
Resource fee
|
$807
|
$445
|
$870
|
Total
|
$9,885
|
$4,945
|
$9,885
|
Year Level
|
Year 2
|
Year 3
|
Year 4
|
Year 5
|
Tuition fee
|
$9,015
|
$9,920
|
$9,920
|
$9,920
|
Resource fee
|
$895
|
$905
|
$895
|
$1,120
|
Total
|
$9,910
|
$10,825
|
$10,815
|
$11,040
|
Middle School
Year Level
|
Year 6
|
Year 7
|
Year 8
|
Year 9
|
Tuition fee
|
$11,905
|
$11,905
|
$11,905
|
$12,105
|
Resource fee
|
$2,600
|
$1,245
|
$1,455
|
$1,605
|
Total
|
$14,505
|
$13,150
|
$13,360
|
$13,710
|
Senior School
Year Level
|
Year 10
|
Year 11
|
Year 12
|
Tuition fee
|
$14,585
|
$14,585
|
$14,585
|
Resource fee
|
$2,060
|
$1,360
|
$1,325
|
Total
|
$16,645
|
$15,945
|
$15,910
|
Per family
Students concurrently attending
|
Capital levy
|
One child
|
$2,110
|
Two children
|
$2,750
|
Three or more children
|
$2,995
|
Yearbook
|
Fee
|
One copy per family
|
$50
|
Tuition fees
This covers operational costs and resources not met by Australian and South Australian Government funding.
All Tuition fees remain fixed throughout the year unless significant and unforeseen circumstances arise.
Ongoing enrolment at Mercedes College indicates a parents/caregivers acceptance of the Annual Tuition Fee structure.
Family discount
A sibling discout for Tuition fees applies for students concurrently attending Mercedes College.
Students concurrently attending
|
Tuition fee discount
|
Second child
|
15%
|
Third child
|
30%
|
Fourth child
|
60%
|
Fifth child
|
100%
|
Settlement discount
A settlement discount of 5 per cent is granted when the full balance of the advance fee account is remitted to the College by close of business 31 October, or the first working day thereafter.
For parents/caregivers who enrol throughout the year, the settlement discount of 5 per cent is granted when the full fee account is remitted within 30 days of the invoice date.
Fee and account enquiries
We understand that circumstances can change and that some people may find it difficult to meet their financial responsibilities and household expenses.
If at any time you're having difficulty paying your fees, please get in touch. By talking to us, we can work with you to agree a payment plan so that you can get back on track with your account.
The College also supports families eligible for the State Government School Card Scheme. A Fee Support Application form is available on SEQTA Engage or by contactng us.
For account enquiries contact Karen, our Family Liaison Officer.
T | 8372 3200.
Mercedes College Fee Policy
Payment of Fees
Full payment of all Mercedes College fees is required by:
- in advance by 31 October of the current year.
- weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit, credit card, BPay or other agreed instalments by arrangement with the Finance Department.
Fees under agreed payment plans with the College must be cleared in full by the 31 October of the following year.
Where fees remain outstanding beyond the due date and no agreed payment arrangement is in place, or if under an agreed payment arrangement there is a repeated demonstration of non-payment, the account will be placed in credit management and if necessary passed to a commercial debt collection agency, which may be directed to:
- Refer your account to solicitors.
- Take court action to recover fees.
In addition, at the Principal’s discretion the student will not be eligible to attend major school trips and Mercedes College may choose not to hold a continued enrolment place for the student and/or administer student records.
Our policy is that one account is issued to the parents/caregivers who signed the enrolment contract and parents/caregivers are expected to make their own private arrangements for payment. A parent/caregiver is not able to ‘remove’ themselves from the enrolment contract without Mercedes College’s and the other parent/caregiver’s consent.
Student Withdrawal
If a student is to leave Mercedes College, the parents/caregivers agree to give written notice to the Principal:
- No later than one Term’s notice of which the student intends to leave.
If the parents/caregivers fail to comply, the parents/caregivers will pay or forfeit to Mercedes College (as the case may be) one Term of Tuition Fees and Capital Levy in lieu of notice.
Building Fund
Everyone is welcome to make a voluntary, tax deductible contribution towards our Building Fund. Donations to the Mercedes College Building Fund can be made securely through the QKR app.