Stocking a classroom with everyday paper pads for 25 students costs $147.84 inc GST at current Mega prices. Add a class set of colour pencils and the total rises to $199.32 inc GST. These are real priced lines, not an estimate - furniture and equipment like whiteboards are priced and bought separately.
- Ruled and plain A4 pads for 25 students cost $147.84 inc GST at current Mega prices.
- Adding a tin of 24 colour pencils brings the total to $199.32 inc GST.
- This covers paper and pencils only - furniture, storage and whiteboards are priced separately.
- Check usable supplies already on hand before buying a full top-up.
What it actually costs
Here's a real consumables order sized for a 25-student classroom:
| Item | Pack | Price inc GST | Quantity | Line total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruled A4 pads (100 sheets, 8mm ruling) | Pack of 10 | $23.45 | 3 packs | $70.35 |
| Plain A4 pads (100 sheets) | Pack of 10 | $25.83 | 3 packs | $77.49 |
| Derwent Academy colour pencils, assorted | Tin of 24 | $51.48 | 1 tin | $51.48 |
That's $199.32 inc GST for paper and a shared set of colour pencils for a 25-student classroom. The pads alone total $147.84; add the pencils only if the room doesn't already have a usable set.
What this figure doesn't include
- Furniture and storage - desks, shelving and tubs are priced per item on the furniture listings.
- Whiteboards and teaching equipment - buy only what the room is genuinely missing, checked against what the school already holds.
- Student-provided items - confirm the school's supply list before duplicating what students are expected to bring.
Why the total changes
- Class size - scale pack quantities to real student numbers, not a flat per-student allowance.
- Lesson mix - more ruled-page tasks need more ruled pads; more sketching or unruled working needs more plain pads.
- Existing stock - usable pads, pencils and supplies left from the previous term come off the new order.
- Pack size versus real use - a pack of 10 pads is 10 pads; order to what the term will actually use, not a round number.
Build your own number
- Count usable pads, pencils and supplies already in the room or shared cupboard.
- Match pack quantities to your actual class size and lesson plan.
- Price every line at current inc-GST prices from the product page.
- Keep furniture and equipment on separate lines from the consumables top-up.
FAQ
How much does it cost to stock a classroom with paper supplies?
A consumables order of ruled and plain A4 pads for 25 students costs $147.84 inc GST at current Mega prices. Adding a tin of 24 colour pencils brings the total to $199.32.
Does this figure include furniture or whiteboards?
No. Furniture, storage and whiteboards are priced per item separately and should only be bought against what the room is actually missing.
Should I buy only ruled pads or only plain pads?
Match the pad to the task - ruled pages suit lined writing, plain pages suit sketches and unruled working. Most classrooms need a mix of both.
How do I avoid over-ordering?
Count usable supplies already in the room before placing a new order, and size pack quantities to your actual class list rather than a flat allowance per student.
One last thing
Mega Office Supplies is family owned and operated since 2008. Standard orders over $149 inc GST ship free (excludes bulky items and regional or remote areas).
