2025 Federal Election: Rising cost of living forces parents to sacrifice for school fees

Rising cost of living forces parents to sacrifice for school fees

As the cost of living remains a major issue in the lead-up to the federal election, new research shows many parents are making significant sacrifices to send their children to Catholic and private schools. With 71 per cent of Catholic school parents and 70 per cent of private school parents feeling the financial strain, many would struggle to cover any increase in school fees. The research, as reported in The Educator magazine, highlights that reduced government funding could further impact families already struggling to balance household expenses.

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