Costs

So High is a government supported school, the salaries of two of the teachers are paid by the State. The salaries of the other teachers, the non-academic staff, and the running costs of the school are paid for by the parents.

The school's annual budget and hence the school fees are set each year by the school's management committee. The fee for 2002 is R4400.00. This can be paid in eleven monthly installments of R400.00 per month. The final payment being made before 30th November.

A discount of 10% is offered if the annual fee has been paid by the end of February. Fees are payable as usual during a child absence due to illness or holidays.

One full month's notice of withdrawal of a child is required in writing in lieu of which a full month's fees are payable.

The school has a very strict policy of ensuring that the parents of every child who is at the school pays their fees. If however, as can happen from time to time, parents experience financial difficulties and find themselves unable to pay, they are requested to inform the head, so that an arrangement can be made.