Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School is an independent, private school and relies on parents’ financial contributions to operate. We ask parents to give generously so that we can provide a rich and inspiring Waldorf education from Nursery to Class 12 and invest in our teachers and facilities for the children.
The School maintains the principle that parents are contributing to make the education available for all and that no child should be denied access to the education due to their family’s financial circumstances. On this basis, any family in genuine financial hardship may seek an adjustment to the school fees. All early childhood contributions are donations – there is no need to apply for a financial adjustment to early childhood contributions.
How parents are expected to contribute to the life of the School
- Contribute financially to the best of their ability
- Attend class parent meetings generally held once a term
- Read the weekly newsletter and other communication from the School
- Support class duties at School Festivals
- Attend community meetings generally held once a term
- Participate in School working bees
- Get involved in fundraising activities such as the annual Advent Fair, the monthly Titirangi Village Market and the Forest Folk store.
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School receives government funding to provide basic early childhood services up to 30 hours per week per child, up to a child’s 6th birthday.
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School asks parents to make contributions to early childhood care in order to maintain the special Steiner Waldorf approach including the high teacher to child ratio for the Ngahere bush kindergarten programme which is not funded, the beautiful natural environment and playthings, nutritious homemade morning teas, celebration of festivals, and arts and crafts materials.
2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS | ||||
52 Weekly Payments | 26 Fortnightly Payments | 12 Monthly Payments | 1 Annual Payment by 20 January | |
Nursery | $78.85 | $157.69 | $341.67 | $4,100 |
Kindergarten under 6 years | $78.85 | $157.69 | $341.67 | $4,100 |
Kindergarten from 6 years* | $130.77 | $261.54 | $566.67 | $6,800 |
*When a child turns 6 years old, government funding for early childhood stops. You are requested to increase your contribution from your child’s 6th birthday until the end of the year | ||||
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School receives minimal government funding for school services.
Parents are asked to commit to a payment for the year to cover tuition (teacher salaries) school resources and maintaining facilities. Support and tuition beyond the standard provision will be charged for, as will other additional charges such as class trips, recorders and calculators.
Any family in genuine financial hardship may request an adjustment to the fees.
SCHOOL COSTS 2023 | ||||
52 Weekly Payments | 26 Fortnightly Payments | 12 Monthly Payments | 1 Annual Payment by 20 January | |
1 child fee only | $109.62 | $219.23 | $475 | $5,700 |
1 child full | $175.96 | $351.92 | $762.50 | $9,150 |
2 children fee only | $176.92 | $353.85 | $766.67 | $9,200 |
2 children full | $309.62 | $619.23 | $1,341.67 | $16,100 |
3+ children fee only | $244.23 | $488.46 | $1,058.33 | $12,700 |
3+ children full | $443.27 | $886.54 | $1,920.83 | $23,050 |
If you pay annually you can claim your full tax rebate on donations from 1 April 2023. For those who cannot afford the full donation request please give to the best of your ability over and above the fee. | ||||
School costs include:
- a fee of $5,250 including GST (first child)
- a fee of $3,400 including GST (subsequent children)
- a fee of $100 including GST per child for resources
- a fee of $350 including GST per family for cleaning and maintenance
- a donation of $3,450 per child (which is eligible for a tax refund of up to 33%, and the school does not pay GST on).
Building fund
In 2023 we are undertaking much needed renovations in the Lower School including recladding, installing double-glazed windows, carpeting and extending a classroom. We ask all families who are able to make an additional donation of $500 towards our building fund.
Financial adjustment application
A family in genuine financial hardship may apply for a financial adjustment if they are not able to contribute the school fees requested. There is no need to apply for a financial adjustment if only the donation portion cannot be paid.
This means you only need to apply for a Financial Adjustment if you are paying less than $5,700 for one child in school, less than $9,200 for two children in school or less than $12,700 for three or more children in school.
All parents/caregivers applying for a financial adjustment must fully complete the Financial Adjustment Form.
Criteria for financial adjustment acceptance
All fully complete applications will be considered by the School’s administration.
In all cases, consideration will be given to the number of children / total cost and the family’s overall income and ability to contribute financially.
Families are expected to have explored every avenue to increase their income. This includes but is not limited to savings, property equity, investments, trust accounts and wider family contributions.
Adjustments are approved for one year only. To receive a further financial adjustment, families must reapply each year. Decisions not to approve an adjustment may be reconsidered by the Trust on request.