Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese schools are funded by the Australian and NSW governments, as well as through modest school fees and fundraising.
Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) is the Approved System Authority for the 11 Catholic Dioceses of NSW/ACT. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited (CSPDL) is one of 11 Diocesan School Authorities, and it oversees 83 systemic schools within the Diocese of Parramatta.
Under the Australian Education Act 2013, CSPDL is required to distribute all government funding in accordance with a needs-based funding model, ensuring resources are allocated to students and schools based on their specific needs.
No child will be refused enrolment from a Catholic school because of a family's inability to pay school fees
Making Catholic education more affordable
There are a range of options available from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese to assist families with the payment of fees, including the Bishop Manning Support Fund and Byallawa School Fee Co-Contribution Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
