Parents Choice

Parents know their children better than anyone, and so it is important that they continue to have the opportunity to choose the school which best meets their children’s needs.

When a school enrols a child, they also in effect enrol their family. Catholic schools provide a strong sense of community, welcoming and accompanying families on their children’s education journey.  They also provide diverse opportunities for parents to engage in a positive way in their children’s learning, leading to improved outcomes for all.

Each parent, regardless of the school they choose, contributes to education in WA through their taxes – however parents in Catholic schools make an additional contribution through the payment of school fees contributing in turn to a significant saving for the State Government.

We hope that all political parties take into account the significant contribution that parents in Catholic schools make, when forming their policy decisions. We encourage them to ensure that your family and your child, regardless of the school they attend, receives a fair funding deal which addresses not just tuition costs but also assistance for the capital development and maintenance of our schools.