Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus

Quality, Opportunity, Diversity

Telephone02 9810 0471

Emailbalmain-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Financial contributions and assistance

Financial contributions for high schools in New South Wales can encompass a variety of areas aimed at enhancing the educational experience. Schools may request contributions from families to support essential resources, including classroom materials, extracurricular activities, and maintenance of facilities. These contributions can help fund technology upgrades, sports programs, and arts initiatives, which are vital for a well-rounded education. Additionally, schools often provide information on how these funds are utilised, ensuring transparency and community engagement. It's important for families to understand that while contributions are encouraged, they are not mandatory, and support is tailored to the needs of each school community.

There are some costs associated with going to school that you may find it helpful to plan and budget for.

Costs to consider include:

  • uniforms

  • school books and equipment

  • excursions

  • co-curricular activities.

Voluntary school contributions

Like all NSW public schools, we can request contributions to enhance our educational and sporting programs including elective subjects. School contributions help provide additional educational resources for the benefit of students. Payment is voluntary.

For more information, visit theĀ Voluntary School Contribution policy.

Financial assistance

If you are unable to pay school contributions because of financial hardship, you may be eligible for assistance from the school.

Our principal will ensure no student or family suffers any discrimination or embarrassment over the inability to pay school contributions.