Boarding Fees

We want boarders of Redwood House to leave prepared for the challenges of the real world and to look back at their experience at school with fondness.​​​​​​​

Fees & Charges-International Students 

2024 Fees & Charges-Domestic Students 

Prices are subject to change.

The boarding facility operated by the College involves the following fees and costs:

Admission Fee: $150

This is once-only fee is charged and covers the initial costs of linen, dining utensils etc. 

Accommodation Fee: $17,580 per annum 

This is the charge covering the provision of accommodation, meals, laundry and other costs associated with the boys staying within the boarding facility.

Recoverable Charges

Where medical expenses or other costs are incurred on behalf of the student, these will be passed on to the parent/guardian for reimbursement to the College.

Pocket Money

Parents are advised to leave sufficient money at the College Boarding Office for Year 9 students and in a bank account for other year levels. We suggest that a Year 9 student will require approximately $50 per term. ATM facilities are available in the Silverstream shopping centre.

Boarding Scholarships-Domestic Students

The following scholarships are available to domestic students entering the College at Year 9. All scholarships and funding assistance offered are reviewed on a termly basis. All scholarships are not necessarily offered each year.

The His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Scholarship is offered to a student of Samoan heritage. It is named after His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese, who is an Old Boy of St Patrick's College Silverstream, and was Head of State of Samoa. To apply for this scholarship include a curriculum vitae with application for boarding.

Students can only hold one scholarship at a time.

His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Scholarship

The Scholarship pays 50 percent of the yearly fee.