Attendance Dues
Why do we have attendance dues?
The proprietors (owners) of integrated schools can charge attendance dues, which are used to pay for building related costs at Catholic Schools in the Christchurch Diocese. Paying Attendance Dues is a condition of enrolment for all students attending New Zealand Catholic Schools. Attendance Dues are compulsory – there is a legal requirement for parents and caregivers to pay Attendance Dues under the Education and Training Act 2020. Attendance dues are a compulsory payment and not a donation, therefore are not tax deductible. They are separate to school costs and are paid directly to the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch.
ATTENDANCE DUES ARE:
2025 Attendance Dues charges (GST inclusive) | |
Each Primary Student (Year 0 – 8) | $575.00 |
Each Secondary Student (Year 9 – 13) | $1,150.00 |
In addition there is a Special Character Contribution which is a voluntary donation of $60.00 per child. This is a contribution to the cost of supporting schools in delivering the Special Character curriculum to students. This donation is tax deductible.
Regular payments
If you would like to make regular payments to spread the total charge over the calendar year, we accept weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments by internet banking, automatic payment, or credit/debit card.
Feel free to reach out to the Attendance Dues Team to discuss your account. We're happy to help set up a payment plan that fits your budget, making it easier to manage your Attendance Dues with less stress.
Attendance Dues Forms
- Attendance Dues Agreement Form (fillable PDF template)
- Novation to the Enrolment Agreement for the Payment of Attendance Dues (fillable PDF template)
- Attendance Dues Direct Debit Form - Set number of payments (fillable PDF template)
- Attendance Dues Direct Debit Form - For ongoing payments (fillable PDF template)
Make a payment by credit/debit card
For more information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:
Petro Klopper – Attendance Dues Team Leader | Ph: 03 353 0758
Lydia Geno – Attendance Dues Team | Ph: 03 378 3642
Email: dues@cdoc.nz
