School Donations and Attendance Dues

You are welcome to pay donations by internet banking, automatic payment, EFTPOS or cash. Please note that cash payments must be the correct cash as no change will be given.

Donations and Tax Credits:  Donations to the school may be eligible for a 33% tax rebate from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Donation Tax Receipts will be issued for all donations after 31 March each year. For more information visit the IRD website and read here for information on how to claim. 

We would like to let our school community know about upcoming changes to both the School Donation and the Proprietor’s Donations, effective from 2026.  

Each year, parents/caregivers will be asked for the following:

School Donations

Changes to the Sacred Heart College School Donation Structure for 2026

The School Donation, requested by Sacred Heart College, will increase from $300 to $360.  Your generous contributions help us continue to offer a rich and engaging education for our students. The School Donation supports: 

• A wide range of curriculum and co-curricular activities
• Classroom resources and learning materials
• Initiatives that directly enhance student learning and wellbeing 

While we understand that we are in tough economic times, we have reduced fees elsewhere and are hopeful for your continued support with these changes. We are very grateful for the continued support we receive from our families as it truly makes a difference.

School Donations may qualify for an income tax rebate (see above).

Payment details:
Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt Board of Trustees
ASB 12-3142-0263272-00

Proprietor's Donations

For 2026, the total annual Proprietor's Donation will be $300 per student 

To simplify our donation structure, the Proprietor’s Family Donation and the Proprietor’s Property Donation will be combined from the start of 2026, into a single annual amount of $300.00 per student. This change is administrative only and, on average, does not increase the overall contribution.  

The combined donation continues to support, maintain and upgrade Sacred Heart College's existing buildings.  Please note, the Proprietor's Donation qualifies for income tax rebates. 

The College land and buildings are owned by the Mission Colleges Lower Hutt Trust Board (MCLHTB),  the Proprietor of Sacred Heart College, a Board set up by the Mission Sisters who established the College over 100 years ago with the purpose to maintain and upgrade buildings at the College.

Over the past two years,  the MCLHTB has spent approx $3m on maintaining and upgrading the College buildings. This has included the seismic strengthening of the old library and laboratory block as well as converting the old library into two new art rooms and contributing to the cost of constructing a new Mission House. 

Planned works include:
Stage 1: Reroofing of Euphrasie House – Phase 1 / Valerie Lawson and PAC Foyer (2026)
Stage 2: Reroofing of Euphrasie House – Phase 2 (2027)
Stage 3: Internal redevelopment of Euphrasie House (2029 onwards)

These projects will help preserve and enhance our learning spaces for current and future generations of students.

For administrative purposes, the Proprietor’s Donation can be paid to Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt Board of Trustees ASB 12-3142-0263272-00 who will then forward to MCLHTB. Please ensure your student's name is used as reference when transferring funds.

Proprietor's Donations may qualify for an income tax rebate (see above).

Archdiocese of Wellington Attendance Dues

Attendance Dues are a legal payment required under the Integration Act. The amount is set each year by the Catholic Education Office and approved by the Minister of Education.

These funds go into the Archdiocesan Common Fund which helps cover the cost of building and maintaining Catholic Schools facilities across the Archdiocese, including Sacred Heart College. Please note that Attendance Dues do not contribute to the school's day to day running costs.

Invoices for Attendance Dues are sent by the Archdiocese of Wellington at the start of each term. Payments should be made to the Archdiocese of Wellington using the details provided on their invoice.

If you need to contact the Archdiocese of Wellington, please phone 04 499 0184 or email them using the email address provided in their information flyer.

In cases of financial hardship, you may request an interview with our Rebate Committee through the school’s Finance Office by emailing [email protected]

Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to supporting our students and the ongoing development of our school.