2026 Attendance Dues & Financial Contributions

The St Paul's College Board is responsible for collecting all Attendance Dues, Catholic Character contributions and Financial Contributions from parents/caregivers. The St Paul's College Board does this on its own behalf and on behalf of the Proprietor, St Paul's College Auckland Limited (SPCAL). The Proprietor is the owner of the buildings at St Paul's College, and in turn the Proprietor is owned by the New Zealand Marist Brothers Trust Board which is the owner of the land on which the College is situated. The College Board collects the Catholic Character contribution on behalf of the Catholic Education Services Board.

2026 Dues and Contributions

Attendance Dues 

Attendance Dues are compulsory and are approved by the Minister of Education under the terms of the Education and Training Act 2020. Payment is a condition of enrolment at St Paul’s College.

Attendance Dues are collected on behalf of the Proprietor, SPCAL, who forwards them to the Auckland Common Fund and are used to:

• Repay bank loans for building works and construction at Catholic State-Integrated schools, including St Paul’s College.
• Pay property-related costs (school building works, insurance, administration).

Attendance Dues can be paid in full at the beginning of the school year, per instalment or by regular periodic payments.

More information is available from the school office on attendance dues if you require further information or need any assistance.

Financial Contributions

The Operational Grant from the Ministry is not enough to cover all College costs.  As such, the College requests Financial Contributions so that we can:

• provide library, counsellor and learning support services, 
• provide additional teaching and music resources,
• clean and maintain the school grounds and property, 
• provide vehicles for events and activities, and 
• assist with funds to support sport, community events, learning software and ICT support.   
• These vital voluntary contributions directly support the quality education your son receives, and they are eligible for a tax credit.

Use of Contributions:

• College Board Contribution: Used to supplement the Government’s Operations Grant for the general operation of the College. 
• Proprietor (SPCAL) Contribution: Assists with the repayment of loans which have been borrowed by the Proprietor for capital works for St Pauls College (which are not covered by Attendance Dues); and assists with the maintenance of non-integrated areas of College property (such as the Chapel) and other land/building charges.
• Catholic Character Contribution: The Catholic Special Character contribution is a voluntary donation of $17.50 per term ($70.00 per annum) per student.  This contribution provides the main source of funding for all services provided to St Paul's College by the Catholic Education Services Board. No contributions are made by the Government for these services. The Catholic Education Services Board assists schools to provide a Catholic education for your child through the preservation and enhancement of the Catholic Special Character in our schools.

Downalod Attendance Dues Parent and Caregiver Responsibilities

Invoices/Statements

Invoices/Statements are sent out to all families each term and are also available on request. Tax Statements for voluntary donations, including Financial Contributions, are provided in April each year.

For any queries, please contact the finance team at [email protected].  

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to assist families who may need financial support with the payment of Attendance Dues for preference students attending both primary and secondary Catholic schools in Auckland Diocese.

Families facing financial difficulties can contact their school office, their Parish Priest, or Auckland Common Fund Ltd at the Catholic Diocese of Auckland on 09 360 3069 for further information.

Application forms for this assistance are available from school and parish offices, or can be downloaded from the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Website: CLICK HERE

If you are unable to afford the Attendance Dues and General Contributions, please speak with the Headmaster at the time of enrolment or contact the College to set up an appointment.