How we calculate base funding

We set a range of funding rates by school type and size. Smaller schools get a proportionally higher amount. This is because smaller schools have many of the same running costs as larger schools.

For some school types and sizes, there is a fixed figure for any school in that range. For some types, we use a calculation to work out a specific figure within the range. Please refer to Pourato and the operational funding rates for further details.

How we calculate base funding for small composite schools

Funding Amount($)= Base+ {({Y9-15 Roll) x Per Pupil Funding Rate for School Type), Capped Rate applies}

1. Take the year 9 – 15 roll.
2. Multiply it by the per pupil rate.
3. Add the base rate.
4. The result is what your board will receive. However, if the result is greater than the capped rate you will be funded on the capped rate.