Our Fees and Charges for Domestic Students
John Paul II High School, as an integrated Catholic institution, does not charge tuition for domestic students. However, families are required to pay Attendance Dues to help maintain school facilities and are encouraged to contribute to the annual Catholic Special Character Donation. These contributions support the school’s mission to provide quality Catholic education. Payments can be made via the school office or bank transfer.
No Fee
No tuition fees for domestic students.
Attendance Dues
All Catholic Schools charge attendance dues.
Overview of Financial Obligations
At John Paul II High School, there are no tuition fees for domestic students. However, families are required to cover essential costs such as Attendance Dues, stationery, subject fees, and textbooks. These contributions support the school’s operations and resources, ensuring a quality educational experience. Financial assistance is available for those who need it. For detailed information on each fee category, please refer to the school’s official resources.
Attendance Dues (domestic students)
This is payable unless, in special circumstances, the charge has been waived by the proprietor of the school in special circumstances.
The John Paul II High School Attendance Dues charge is $1,150.00 from 2025 – All students.
The account is now being sent out by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch.
Catholic Special Character Donation is $60.00 per year per student.
Please make payment to:
Payment Details
When setting up your payment, please use the following:
Account Name: CDOC Attendance Dues
Account Number: 06-0294-0984307-01
Particulars: Parents name
Reference: (a six digit number starting with 4 which is on your invoice)
Please note this in the ‘particulars’ field when making payments.
The invoice shows a payment due date of 31 July, unless other arrangements are in place.
If you would like to speak to one of the team about your payment arrangements, please contact the team via email dues.cdc@cathconnect.nz or phone 03 378 3642.
If you are experiencing any difficulty in paying Attendance Dues, we strongly encourage you to contact our team or your school Principal for assistance.
Attendance Dues are a compulsory legal charge for all students attending Catholic Schools.
Attendance Dues are authorised under the Private Schools Conditional Integrated Act and are used to pay for costs associated with the land and buildings for Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese.
These funds are used for property related costs including compliance costs, school building works, loan repayments, building insurance and costs directly related to the administration of attendance dues.
The Catholic Special Character Contribution is a voluntary contribution and is tax deductible when paid. These funds support the delivery of the Catholic Character component of the curriculum.
Stationery
Stationery lists for our school are available to view and purchase online, organised by subject list. We encourage you to order for delivery prior to the school year starting.
Top-up items are available through the school office. Standard items of school stationery, except workbooks, may be purchased in town.
Purchase online at: myschool.co.nz
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Subject Fees
Text Books and Workbooks
Students are issued with textbooks free of charge, and are liable for the cost of replacement if they are damaged or lost.
Financial Assistance
Assistance with all school activities is available at the Principal’s discretion. Confidential inquiries should be made to the Principal.
Bursaries and Travel Assistance (not available to international students)
The following Boarding Bursaries are payable by the Ministry of Education.
- Boarding Bursary (per year) $2725 for students living more than 4.8 km from any satisfactory transport service to a school.
- Secondary Bursary (per year) $2725 for students who have to live away from home to attend a school providing satisfactory tuition at Years 12 or 13.
Out of town students may be eligible for a Transport Conveyance Allowance if they are not served by our transport routes and who want to attend a Catholic school. Travel assistance is available to students living in Hokitika who wish to attend our school.
