Concordia Lutheran College fees explained: what you really pay for, beyond the invoice

When families start exploring Concordia Lutheran College, one of the first questions is usually about fees. Not just the total number, but what it covers and how it breaks down.

It's actually pretty straightforward. Most of what your child needs for the school year—tuition, camps, technology, pastoral care—is bundled into one quarterly fee. The rest is optional, based on specific choices like boarding, music lessons, or certain senior subjects.

This guide walks through the actual 2026 fee structure so you can see exactly what you're looking at. You'll find the real numbers, what's included versus what's separate, and how families manage payments in ways that work for their situation.

But beyond the dollars and cents, it's worth understanding what those fees create. Because the investment isn't just about facilities or curriculum. It's about the teacher who notices when your Year 9 daughter seems off and quietly checks in. The outdoor education experience where your son discovers he's more capable than he realised. The boarding supervisor who becomes the trusted adult your teen opens up to.

Let's break down both the practical details and what they mean for your child's experience at Concordia.

What's Included in Concordia Quarterly Fees

The tuition fee isn't just classroom teaching. It's built to cover the full school experience your child needs, bundled into one predictable quarterly payment.

Year-level camps. Whether it's a primary camp or a middle years experience, it's built into your fees. No surprise invoices mid-term asking for another few hundred dollars.

Technology. Junior College students (Prep to Year 6) receive a college-provided iPad or laptop through the one-to-one device program. For Years 7-12 at Stephen Street Campus, students bring their own device, but the technology levy covers all the infrastructure and systems they use daily.

Pastoral care. Counselling services, chaplaincy support, and student wellbeing programs are included.

Practical essentials. Student diaries, exam booklets, accident insurance, local excursions, textbooks (the college covers the gap between government allowances and actual costs), and even end-of-year prizes and awards.

Capital improvements. The Capital Levy funds ongoing development of libraries, science labs, creative arts spaces, and sporting facilities. These spaces are constantly maintained so your child has access to environments that genuinely support learning.

As a Lutheran school, Christian values are woven into daily life, including chapel services, service learning, and a community that cares about character alongside academic achievement.

What Sits Separately

Some costs remain separate because they're either optional or only apply to specific students. Here's what to expect beyond standard tuition.

The Year 9 Outdoor Education experience is a four-week program at Googa costing $4,630. To make it manageable, that cost is spread across Years 7, 8, and 9 rather than hitting families with the full amount in one year.

Subject levies apply to certain electives in Years 9-12. Agricultural Practices costs $125 annually. Drama ranges from $140 to $480 depending on year level. Visual Art runs $100 to $175. These cover materials, equipment, and specialised resources for hands-on subjects.

Boarding fees are completely separate. Full boarding (accommodation, food, laundry) costs $27,090 per year, or $6,772.50 quarterly. Weekly boarding (Sunday night to Friday afternoon, no laundry) is $20,319 annually. Part-time and casual boarding options are also available for families in regional areas or those needing flexible arrangements.

Music instrument hire runs $300 per year if you're using college instruments rather than purchasing your own.

Uniforms are purchased separately through the college shop at Stephen Street Campus.

Keeping these items separate gives families choice. You only pay for what applies to your child's year level, subject selections, and specific needs.

What Our Fees Create

It's one thing to see line items on an invoice. It's another to understand what they're building in your child's daily life.

The teaching. Small class sizes mean teachers know your child's learning style, their strengths, where they're struggling. That's not theoretical. It shows up when your Year 10 son gets targeted support in maths before he falls too far behind, or when your Year 7 daughter's teacher notices she's quieter than usual and checks in.

Pastoral care. It's the chaplain who sits with students processing friendship struggles. The counsellor who helps your teen navigate anxiety during exam periods. The Year Level Coordinator who becomes the trusted adult your child talks to about the hard stuff.

Post-school pathways. Whether your child's heading towards university, exploring trades through Certificate III programs, or building leadership skills that'll serve them in any career, the support structures are in place. That shows up in university offers, apprenticeship placements, and the confidence students carry into their next chapter.

Community. When your child feels genuinely known, not just as "another student" but as an individual, that belonging creates the foundation for everything else. Academic risk-taking. Trying new things and showing up engaged rather than just going through the motions.

Staying Informed Throughout the Process

Understanding fees isn't just about looking at the schedule once during enrolment. It's about having ongoing clarity as your child moves through different year levels.

Parent Lounge gives you real-time access. You can check your account balance, make payments online, and see upcoming charges before they hit. No surprises, no digging through emails trying to find invoice details.

Payment flexibility. Quarterly invoicing spreads costs across the year. Edstart payment plans let families extend payments over multiple years if that suits their situation better. Centrepay, direct debit, and prepayment discounts (5% off if you pay the full year upfront) give options that work for different financial circumstances.

Support from our enrolment team. Not just the "what's the total fee" questions, but the nuanced ones. How subject levies work when your child changes electives mid-year. What happens if your boarding student wants to transition to day student. When sibling discounts apply (10% for the second child, 20% for the third, 50% for the fourth and subsequent children).

Scholarships and concessions. Academic, sporting, cultural, and leadership scholarships recognise talented students. Means-tested concessions provide short-term support for families experiencing financial hardship.

Information evenings and open days. Seeing our facilities in person, meeting staff face-to-face, asking questions in real-time make it easy for parents to decide if their child would thrive at Concordia.

Making Sense of the Fee Schedule

The fee schedule itself is designed to be straightforward. No hidden fine print or confusing jargon—just clear numbers showing what applies to each year level.

Start with your child's year level. Find their row in the tuition table. That annual figure (and the quarterly breakdown) covers tuition, year-level camps, levies, and technology access. Most of what your child needs is bundled right there.

Then scan for what sits separately. Subject levies for electives like Drama or Agricultural Practices. Boarding if that applies to your family. The Year 9 Outdoor Education program. Music instrument hire if you're not purchasing your own.

Check the payment options section for quarterly invoicing, Edstart payment plans, sibling and prepayment discounts.

Ready to Explore What Concordia Offers?

Choosing a school isn't just about comparing fee schedules. It's about finding the environment where your child will genuinely thrive, academically, socially, emotionally.

Understanding the fees gives you clarity around the investment. But the real decision comes from seeing how those resources show up in your child's daily experience. The teachers who know their name. The programs that build confidence. The community that makes them feel genuinely known.

If you're ready to explore whether Concordia is the right fit for your family, start by reviewing the full fee schedule and payment options.

Or book a campus tour to see the facilities in person, meet staff, and get a genuine feel for the community your child would be joining.

Call 07 4688 2700 or email enrolments@concordia.qld.edu.au.