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What ‘free’ education really costs

Public schools may be the most affordable way to educate your child, but some parents are still paying more than $3000 per year for a “free education”. See the average student cost for every public, Catholic and independent school.

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St Francis Xavier College students Cassandra, Harper, Justin, Mawien and Edward in Beaconsfield, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The school received the most in government funding of any school in Victoria - but this is because it's one of the fastest growing schools in the state, with a diverse student population, in a burgoening growth area.Picture: Andy Brownbill

Private schools top government funding list

Victoria’s private schools top the list for government funding, with public campuses making up just three of the top 10 best funded schools, despite almost two-thirds of Victorian students being educated in the state system.

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The richest schools in Melbourne’s west

Our analysis of financial records from schools in the western suburbs have shown the massive amount of money some schools make every year, and how little some are forced to scrape by on. See how your school compares.

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The school raking in more than $100 million a year

Analysis of finances across Melbourne’s wealthy southeastern private school belt has revealed huge fee-based incomes. Data revealed one school made a staggering $321.6 million in three years, and highlighted how little some public schools scrape by on. How does yours compare?

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The richest schools in Melbourne’s east

Our analysis of financial records from schools in the eastern suburbs have shown the massive amount of money some schools make every year, and how little some are forced to scrape by on. See how your school compares.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/victoria-education/schools-hub/page/37