Finance Information

For 2024, the school Materials and Services charge is $465 per student, as proposed by the school Governing Council. In conjunction with this, each child will receive a $100 discount form the state government for the annum Materials and Services Charge. Therefore, the amount payable per child will be $365 which includes the state government discount. The school Materials and Service charge will be used to provide your child with resources, educational materials, equipment in all teaching areas. Stationary and photocopying materials will also be provided through the year. Detailed information along with an invoice is posted to all families for school fees at the beginning of the term.

Please click to see the School Fees Watermark 2024: 0699 Burnside Primary School 2024 – Reception – Year 6

Payment of Excursion Levy

The annual excursion levy is $120 per student and is due by Friday 22nd March, 2024

The levy covers all excursion and incursions that are conducted throughout the year. If for any reason an excursion is planned that is not covered by the levy this will be clearly communicated before it occurs. Whilst excursions are not an essential part of the curriculum they are planned to enhance the learning program. Any levy that has not been paid by the end of Term 1 will result in the student not attending excursions/incursions.

Please click on this link to access the Commitment to pay Excursion Levy 2024: Commitment to pay Exc Levy 2024

Where amounts remain outstanding at the end of a current year or earlier, a student will not be allowed to attend excursions/incursion this year; without full payment being made.

Statement of Account

Our online payment option is available via the app ‘Qkr’! Information on how to use ‘Qkr’ is located here: Qkr ‘how to dowload’

Payments can also be directly paid into our bank account 065125 10355433. Please use your family code (on statement) to identify your transactions.

BPS Foundation

A request for donation to support our school – Tax Deductible

As a Government school, we rely heavily on our families and various fundraising committees. Funds raised are used to support; important initiatives/developments, to acquire and construct new facilities all which provide an excellent learning environment for the students.

We would therefore greatly value your donation to one of the three Burnside Foundation Funds before the end of this financial year. These payments can be made through ‘Qkr!’ or by completing the form sent home with your child. Those who contribute donations of $100 or greater become annual members of the Foundation. Tax Deductible receipts are provided at the end of the financial year from the Foundation.

Payment by Instalment Agreement

A copy of the Instalment Agreement form was emailed to families via Edsmart.
Alternatively, please click on this link to access the payment by instalment form:
Agreement to pay fees by installment 2024

Direct Debit Request Form

A Direct Debit Request form was posted to fees can be emailed to all families if requested. If you choose to utilise this option please complete the form and ensure you make the first payment by the due date. If you would like to discuss different arrangements please phone 8331 7512 or email [email protected]
A copy of the Direct Debit Request form is available here:
Direct Debit Request 2024

School Card Scheme

Government assistance for the payment of school fees is available via the School Card scheme. Eligibility is through a means test based on your 2023/24 taxable income. If you believe that you would be eligible, forms are available online.

School Card Scheme link: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/financial-help-scholarships-and-grants/school-card-scheme