ENROLMENT PROCESS

The Enrolment Process

We are delighted that you are considering St Vincent's College for your daughter. Our Admissions Portal makes it easy to apply, provide the required information and follow your daughter's enrolment journey.

1.Submit an Application for Enrolment

First, complete an Application for Enrolment through our online Admissions Portal (link above).

The application provides us with information about your daughter, your family and your preferred year of entry. A non-refundable Application Fee of $350 is payable online when you submit the application.

Once we receive your application, you can return to the Admissions Portal at any time to view it and complete any outstanding requirements.

2.Provide Supporting Documentation

As part of your application, you will be asked to provide documentation to help us understand your daughter's educational background and individual needs.

Depending on your daughter's circumstances, this may include:

• Birth Certificate or Passport
• Parent/Guardian Photo Identification
• Immunisation History Statement
• Most recent school reports
• NAPLAN results, where applicable
• Relevant learning or specialist assessments, including psychometric reports or Individual Learning Plans
• Sacramental documentation, such as Baptism or Confirmation certificates, where applicable
• Passport, visa and VEVO documentation for students who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents
• Clergy Reference, where applicable

Please provide all relevant information about your daughter's learning and support needs so the College can consider how best to support her.

St Vincent's College is not CRICOS registered and cannot enrol students who require a Student Visa (subclass 500). Please contact our College Registrar if you would like to discuss your daughter's visa status or eligibility.

3.Enrolment Interview

Families will be contacted when it is time to progress to the enrolment interview stage. For our major Year 7 intake, we generally conduct interviews two years before commencement.

The enrolment interview is an opportunity for us to get to know your daughter and your family, and for you to learn more about St Vincent's College.

During the interview, we will explore your daughter's interests, strengths and learning needs, as well as her hopes for secondary school. It is also an opportunity for families to ask questions about our Academic and Co-curricular programs, Catholic tradition, Day and Boarding opportunities and College community.

All prospective students participate in an enrolment interview before we offer a confirmed place.

4.Offer of Enrolment

Following the enrolment process, successful applicants will receive an Offer of Enrolment through the Admissions Portal.

The Offer of Enrolment outlines the terms and conditions associated with your daughter's enrolment. Families will be provided with instructions and a timeframe for accepting their offer and completing the required enrolment documentation.

A non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $2,500 is payable when accepting the offer.

5.Confirm Your Daughter's Enrolment

Once you have accepted your Offer of Enrolment and completed all required steps, we will confirm your daughter's place at St Vincent's College.

You will receive confirmation of her Year Group and Year of Entry, along with further information as your family prepares to join the St Vincent's College community.

Throughout the enrolment journey, our College Registrar is available to answer questions and support your family through each stage of the process.

Enrolment Timing

We encourage families to submit an Application for Enrolment as early as possible. The enrolment timing varies depending on your daughter's intended year of entry and whether she is applying for Day or Boarding.

Year 7 Enrolment

Year 7 is our main intake year, and we encourage families to apply well in advance.

The College generally begins progressing Year 7 applications two years prior to commencement, when students are in Year 5. At this stage, families may be asked to provide updated school reports, NAPLAN results and any relevant learning information before being invited to an enrolment interview.

Following the interview process, families will be advised of the outcome of their application through the Admissions Portal.

Families with a daughter already attending St Vincent's College are encouraged to ensure an Application for Enrolment has been submitted early so that sibling priority can be taken into consideration.

Years 8 to 11 Enrolment

Applications for Years 8 to 11 are welcomed at any time and are considered subject to availability.

The College generally contacts families in the year prior to commencement to request updated information and arrange an enrolment interview. If a place becomes available earlier, we may contact families sooner.

As places in these year groups are limited, we encourage families considering St Vincent's College to submit an application as early as possible.

Boarding Enrolment

Applications for Boarding are welcomed for students in Years 7 to 12.

Once an Application for Enrolment indicating an interest in Boarding has been received, our College Registrar will contact your family to discuss your daughter's needs and the Boarding opportunities available at St Vincent's College.

Families are warmly invited to visit the College and tour our Boarding House. For regional families travelling to Sydney, we are happy to arrange a visit to coincide with your travel plans wherever possible.

We consider boarding applications throughout the enrolment process, subject to availability.

Enrolment and Waitlist Priorities

St Vincent's College is fortunate to receive strong interest from families, and at times the number of applications may exceed the places available.

When considering applications, the College takes into account a range of factors, which may include:

• Siblings of current students
• Boarding applicants
• Family and Alumnae connections with St Vincent's College
• Catholic families and students attending Catholic primary schools
• Date an Application for Enrolment was received
• Availability within the relevant year group.

A family connection with St Vincent's College may provide priority in the enrolment process; however, all prospective students participate in an enrolment interview before a confirmed place is offered.

Where a place is not immediately available, an applicant may remain on the waitlist and will be contacted if an opportunity becomes available.

Late Applications

It is never too late to enquire about a place at St Vincent's College. Places can become available at different stages of the enrolment cycle as families' circumstances and schooling plans change. Where vacancies arise, the College contacts families with applications on file. If you are considering St Vincent's College for your daughter, we encourage you to submit an application even if your preferred year of entry is approaching.
Our College Registrar is also available to discuss current availability and help you understand the options for your daughter.