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.

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.

Siobhan Allen

Executive Director
Catholic School Parents
Western Australia Inc

Our principals serve a wide variety of communities: from the Kimberley in the north to Albany in the south; from Fremantle in the west to Kalgoorlie in the east.

The schools we lead range from isolated, composite schools with fewer than 10 secondary students to large, metropolitan schools with enrolments of over 1500.

As leaders of these schools, our Principals are dedicated to creating vibrant communities of faith and fostering the potential of teachers and support staff to create a brighter future for all students in their care.

To ensure our Principals can continue to lead thriving school communities and meet the growing demand for a Catholic education, we need political parties to commit to a fair funding model for all students, regardless of the schools they attend.