Applying and fees
Applying and fees
Applying for a place at Esperance Residential College is an easy process, and we are more than happy to help.
Before you apply for a place, we recommend you come to one of our open days where you can meet staff and check out the facilities we have for students. Alternatively, you can contact us to arrange a personal tour.
If possible, we recommend talking with other parents or students who are already part of our residential college community to learn more about college life.
Apply for a place
Download and complete an Application for a residential place, or contact us so we can send a copy to you.
Submit your completed application, along with the $50 application fee. You can pay in person, over the phone, by email or bank transfer. For payment details, refer to the information on how to pay.
Application assessment
We will assess your application once we receive it. Our college manager may request a meeting with you and your child. We may ask for additional information.
We will inform you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible.
Accept the offer of a place
If we offer your child a place. we will invite you to enter into a boarding agreement. To find out what is included in the agreement, refer to our sample boarding agreement.
To accept the offer, return the signed boarding agreement to us along with any extra documents and the $300 bond. You can pay in person, over the phone, by mail or via bank transfer. For payment details, refer to the information on how to pay.
Fees
When accepting a place at our residential college, parents agree to pay the $15,157 boarding fee. This fee covers accommodation, meals, facilities, and pastoral care for each student. For overseas students the boarding fee is $26,202.
In 2025, the boarding fee will be $15,536 and the fee for international students will be $26,857.
In addition to the boarding fee, amounts are required to cover individual services which may be provided for students. Individual services may include, but are not limited to, extras such as uniforms, tutoring, counselling, transport, medical services, medical supplies, camps and outings.
Parents may be eligible for allowances or subsidies which can reduce costs. To find out more about your eligibility for these allowances and subsidies, download the Residential college costs factsheet.
How to pay
In person | Phone | | Bank transfer |
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Lot 830 George Street, |
(08) 9071 9662 |
PO Box 611 | Account name: Esperance Residential College
Use student name as reference |