School Fees

Claiming of school fees as a medical or disability expense

Although the school advises parents to seek expert opinion via a tax consultant specializing in medical matters, many parents are unaware that there is a possibility of claiming school fees, as a tax deduction. Please contact a tax practitioner to complete your tax return and claiming school and assessment fees.

For tax purposes, disability expenditure and physical impairment expenditure is governed by Section 18 of the Income Tax Act, NO 58 of 1962. A disability is defined by Section 18(3) means a moderate to severe limitation of a person’s ability to function or perform daily activities as a result of a physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or mental impairment lasting more than a year and certified by a duly registered medical practitioner.

In order to qualify for the full deduction of fees, a person must have his/her disabilities confirmed by a duly registered medical practitioner who has to complete the prescribed form ITR-DD after the tax payer has completed his/her part of the form. For further information parents may obtain an information booklet from SARS website – www.sars.gov.za or contact their tax adviser.

In terms of the school finance policy and your signed Enrolment Contract with the school, fees are payable in advance on the first day of the school year. School fees may be paid in 11 monthly instalments. A 5% discount will be offered if annual school fees are paid in full by 31 January 2027.

Please note that we are a cash-free school, and no cash will be accepted. If a cash deposit is made, the cash deposit fee reflected on the bank statement will be charged against the school fee account.

We reserve the right to hand defaulters over to our attorneys for collection.

Non-Refundable Admission Fee (New Admissions Only)

Payment of the non-refundable admission fee is required to secure a place for your child: R20 000.00

School Fees Per Pupil

Sibling Discount Policy

At Unity College, we recognise the financial commitment families make to provide a high-quality education for their children. Understanding that many of our students come from families with more than one child, we aim to support these families through our Sibling Discount Policy. This initiative is designed to ease the financial burden and encourage families to continue their partnership with our school.

Our school values the diversity and inclusivity of our pupil body. We believe that aiding families with multiple children attending our institution fosters a supportive and cohesive community.

This policy outlines the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions for sibling discounts, ensuring transparency and fairness in its implementation. The purpose of this policy is to standardise and consistently apply school fee discounts to sibling applications for enrolment at the school.

• Non-refundable deposits
• School fees
• Prepaid Annual School fees 

Non-Refundable Deposits

The full non-refundable deposit of R20,000 is due for the first child. Each subsequent sibling will qualify for a reduced non-refundable deposit of R15,000.

School Fees
A 5% discount is available for families who have more than one child enrolled at the school simultaneously.

• The discount is applied to the lesser school fee (typically the younger sibling).
• If siblings are in the same phase and pay identical fees, the discount will be applied to the second/subsequent child’s account.
• Note: This discount applies only while both/all siblings are actively enrolled at Unity College.

Discount on Annual Fees Paid in Advance
A 5% settlement discount is granted to parents who pay the full annual school fees on or before 31 January each year. At the discretion of the Principal and/or Rector, this 5% early-payment discount may also be applied to a sibling’s already-discounted fees.

Administrative Process & Communication

• Enrolment & Trial Feedback Stage: Applicable sibling discounts (the R15,000 deposit and/or the early-payment discount eligibility) will be formally discussed with the parents by the Principal during this meeting.
• Formal Confirmation: Once the enrolment is finalized, the Senior Admissions Officer will confirm the approved discounts via email with an official letter on the school letterhead.
• Record Keeping: The confirmation letter is filed with the pupil’s enrolment documents, and the approved discounts captured on the “New Pupil Information” sheet forwarded to the Bursar for billing adjustment.Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually in conjunction with the setting of school fees for the subsequent academic year.

Printing and Stationery

A stationery list will be provided to you on an enrolment offering.

Unity College School Banking Details

Bank: Standard Bank

Branch: Rosebank

Branch code: 004305 (Swift code if needed: SBZA ZA JJ) (EFT code if needed: 051001)

Account name: Unity College

Account number: 001853546

Account type: Current

Reference: Student Name and Surname

Confirmation email: accounts@unity-college.org.za

What will happen if my account falls into arrears?

Should a parent fail to comply with the regulations regarding the payment of school fees, the school will implement the following procedure:

• Account 1 month in arrears – notice of outstanding amount.
• Account 2 months in arrears – meeting with Headmaster/Headmistress.
• Account 3 months in arrears – termination of contract between yourself and the school.
  – Cancel the enrolment of the student.
  – To levy interest on unpaid accounts and hold the parents responsible for such amounts and
  – Report the outstanding debt to the National Credit Regulator and/or Credit Bureau and handover for collection.
  – No debt will be allowed to be carried over to the next academic year.