Our desire is to work in partnership with families, including in relation to setting school fees. Many families have been able to testify that a Chairo education is worth their effort and sacrifice—whatever that means for them—because of the many benefits.
All campuses are operated by a company whose directors are predominantly current Chairo parents. They understand the needs of parents for affordable education and the increasing costs of providing it, and they therefore set school fees accordingly.
In Australia, we are grateful for the support of both State and Federal government funding of independent schools like Chairo. This funding significantly reduces the school fees charged to our families.
Chairo’s fee structure is designed to give realistic access to a distinctive Christian education to families in a broad income range. To further assist, generous discounts apply where two or more children attend from one family.
We are committed to a policy where the cost of all core curriculum camps and excursions is included in the fee structure. Importantly, most student stationery needs and some textbooks are also included in the fees. This means that any additional expenses through the year are kept to a minimum.
Chairo also assists many families with identifiable financial needs. More information about the general bursary fund, and application forms, are available from the Finance Department (schoolfees@chairo.vic.edu.au).
2026 Drouin & Drouin East Fee Schedule
2026 Leongatha Fee Schedule
2026 Pakenham Fee Schedule
2026 Traralgon Fee Schedule
Note: a proportion of Prep to Year 12 fees collected (and other non-government funds raised by the school) may be used to support the operation of our kindergartens.