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The River School is an independent, not-for-profit school. Our funding model supports a values-led, holistic education while ensuring families have clear and transparent information about fees and how they are applied.
School fees contribute directly to the delivery of high-quality learning experiences, the care and maintenance of our unique learning environment, and the ongoing development of programs that support the whole child — head, heart and hands.
The River School operates through a combination of government funding and parent fees. As an independent school, government funding contributes to core educational costs, while fees cover the additional resources, facilities and programs that allow us to offer a rich, holistic learning experience.
This funding model supports small class sizes, specialised programs, outdoor learning environments, creative spaces and wellbeing initiatives that are central to the River School philosophy
School fees are set annually and vary depending on year level. Fees are charged on a per-term basis and are payable in advance.Fees contribute to:
Classroom learning and teaching resources
Specialist programs, including arts, music, wellbeing and outdoor learning
Maintenance of school grounds and facilities
Curriculum development and learning support
Access to the natural environment, creative spaces and specialised learning areas
Detailed fee schedules for each year level are available on request or via the enrolment office.
In addition to tuition fees, families may be charged levies to support specific aspects of school life. These may include curriculum levies, resource levies or activity-based costs that support hands-on learning experiences.
Where possible, The River School aims to minimise additional expenses and communicate clear expectations to families in advance.
The River School offers flexible payment options to support families in managing school fees. Fees are typically invoiced per term, with alternative payment arrangements available by discussion with the school administration team.
Families are encouraged to contact the office if they wish to explore payment plans or need support with fee arrangements.
For detailed fee information or to discuss enrolment, please contact us:
Phone (07) 5494 3559 | Email admin@riverschool.com.au Funding and Fees 2026
ENROLMENT FEE (new students only) – $500 (per family)
TUITION FEES (Prep to Year 6) – Tuition Fee $1,470 per term
Family discounts apply (see Fee Schedule)
BUILDING FUND LEVY – $30 p/term p/family
ENERGY CONTRIBUTION – $200 p/term p/family
LOWER PRIMARY RESOURCE LEVY (Prep to Year 2) – $100 p/student
Parent volunteers are invaluable to every school community. The River School offers our families an opportunity to maintain their term fees at the base level ($1,470 p/child) by giving some of their time and energy to the school. Energy contributions can be made to the school at a rate of $20 per hour, up to a maximum of $200 p/term p/family i.e. 10 hours per term. Hours not worked per term are added to the term fees at $20 per hour for a maximum of 10 hours.
Families are invoiced for their school fees at the beginning of each term. Full payment of fees are due by the end of the 3rd week of term. However, families may choose to establish a payment plan that ensures the fees are paid in full by the end of each term.Payment plans must be submitted to the school for approval and must include regular (weekly or fortnightly) payments.