Our Fees

Our fee structure is all-inclusive with no additional costs, levies or fees throughout the year.

We understand and appreciate the financial commitment parents make when enrolling their children in a private school. We seek to provide the highest-quality, most affordable Christian education for all families in the Cairns region. In our Primary School, students receive all of their stationery inclusive in the annual fees, and from Year 7 to Year 12, our Secondary students are issued with a laptop for no additional cost.

We pride ourselves in providing competitive Private School fees in Cairns. A copy of our Fee Schedule, Payment Plan and other information are available for download below.

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All Inclusive Fees

Our College Fees include all compulsory curriculum activities including excursions and camps.  Chromebook computer rental in Secondary school and all stationary in Primary School.

No Hidden Levies

Our College does not charge any ongoing subject levies, resource costs or building fees. The price quoted is the all-inclusive cost for your child to attend our College. We pride ourselves in providing competitive Private School fees in Cairns.

Sibling Discounts

Sibling discounts apply when a family has two or more children attending the College. More information can be found on the fee’s schedule.

Flexible Payment Options

Families have the flexibility of paying annual fees up-front or on a payment plan spread over a number of instalments. Options include weekly, fortnightly, and monthly.

Scholarships

Each year we invite prospective families to consider applying for one of the four categories of Scholarships. For over 40 years, Freshwater has been encouraging and supporting learners to achieve excellence in their chosen field, whilst also cultivating strong citizenship and spiritual growth.

Read more about the Scholarships we offer and the application process here.

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We Welcome You To Tour Our Campus

Discover Our Tropical Campus

The best way to experience what Freshwater Christian College has to offer is to visit our school. We invite you to join us for a tour of our lush tropical campus and find out how you can become a part of the Freshwater Family.

A Principal’s Tour will give you the opportunity to spend some time with our Principal, Mr Matthew Scott as he guides you through our beautiful Cairns school. Click here to book a tour now.

Can’t make a Principal’s Tour? Book a personalised tour for you and your family below.

Calculate Your School Fees

We know that school fees are an important part of choosing the right school for your family. We pride ourselves in providing competitive Private School fees in Cairns.

We have made it easy to estimate fees using our online calculator that incorporates multiple students. Delivering an estimate instantly to your inbox.