Revenues from tuition fees and per capita government funding are used to meet recurrent expenditure such as staff salaries, teaching resources and the servicing of loan facilities.
Operating surpluses are reinvested in the School by way of completing minor capital works, enhancing available ICT resources and contributing to major building projects.
The Building Fund allows tax-deductible donations to be made to the School and is vital for the ongoing refurbishment and maintenance of existing facilities. In addition to these funds the School uses its reserves and external loan funding to finance large-scale building projects.
State per capita funding amounted to 5.6% of gross income. Total Australian Government per capita funding amounted to 13.9% of gross income.
The School’s accounts are audited annually. The financial statements for 2017 complies with relevant accounting standards and legislation. They give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the School.
Income and Expenditure Statement as at 31 December 2017
Education Revenue |
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Tuition Fees |
$21,886,130 |
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Scholarships & Rebates |
($1,923,672) |
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Student Activities |
$445,070 |
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Total |
$20,407,528 |
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Grants, Subsidies & Donations |
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Commonwealth & State Government Grants |
$5,329,177 |
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Donations Income |
$279,375 |
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Interest Subsidy & Commonwealth Capital Grants |
$222,707 |
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Total |
$5,831,259 |
Other Income |
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Enrolment Fees |
$157,052 |
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Application Fees |
$15,483 |
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Miscellaneous |
$316,279 |
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Interest Received |
$285 |
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Profit on Sale of Fixed Assets |
$9,105 |
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Total |
$498,204 |
Gross Income |
$26,736,991 |
Expenditure |
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Salaries and Associated Expenses |
$18,252,181 |
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Tuition Expenditure |
$823,043 |
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Administration Expenses |
$2,712,213 |
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Financial Expenses |
$269,074 |
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Property Expenses |
$1,660,769 |
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Depreciation and Impairment Charges |
$2,335,971 |
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Student Activities
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$244,038
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Total |
$26,297,289 |
Operating Surplus |
$439,702 |