Student Resource Package – Core Student Learning Allocation Funding (Student-Based Funding)

Student per capita funding Years Prep–12 students (Reference 1)

In the Student Resource Package, most of the funding provided to schools has been specified as per-student rates (that is, in student per capita form).

Research conducted by The University of Melbourne has shown there are differing levels of costs associated with delivering effective educational outcomes at different educational levels. Therefore, funding rates should correspond with differing levels of costs so that schools can deliver effective educational outcomes. The relativities are an initial assessment of the most effective way of allocating existing funds. These relativities may be adjusted over time through further research and a rolling benchmark process.

Eligibility

Schools with the following campus types are eligible for the student per capita funding at campus level:

• Primary
• Secondary
• Primary/Secondary combined
• Community
• Training Center

The following campuses do not receive this allocation.

Funding is calculated at the Indicative, Confirmed and Revised budget cycles. Funding is allocated through credit and cash funding.

Calculation

Student per capita funding = Student enrolments (P–12) × Student price

Example: A campus with 62 Year 2 students would calculate their funding as 62 (Year 2 students) × Year 2 student price.

Rates 2026