A WA parliamentary question seeks information on voluntary school fees for primary and secondary schools over the past five years and specifically for 2006. The answer provides fee information and clarifies the shift from compulsory to voluntary fees in secondary schools.

AnsweredQoN 606Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 March 2006
Portfolio
Education and Training

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(1) What were the levels of voluntary school fees payable for primary schools in each of the past five years?
(2) What were the levels of voluntary school fees payable for secondary schools in each of the past five years?
(3) What is the 2006 voluntary fee for each year of compulsory schooling in State Government primary schools?
(4) What is the 2006 voluntary fee for each year of compulsory schooling in State Government primary schools?

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Answered
5 April 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
28 days
(2) Up to 2002, secondary schools were able to charge a compulsory fee of $225 for a learning program in Years 8-10. From 2003, secondary schools were able to request a voluntary contribution of up to a maximum of $235 for an education program which satisfies the requirements of the curriculum framework. (3) & (4) For 2006, the fees have not changed and primary schools can request a voluntary contribution of up to a maximum of $60. Secondary Schools are able to request a voluntary contribution of up to a maximum of $235.
(3) & (4) For 2006, the fees have not changed and primary schools can request a voluntary contribution of up to a maximum of $60. Secondary Schools are able to request a voluntary contribution of up to a maximum of $235.

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