Who can enrol
There are many misconceptions around who can enrol in a Catholic school. Like all Catholic schools, St Michael’s does not have geographical catchment restrictions, and you or your child do not have to be Catholic.
As a Catholic school, we recognise and value the uniqueness and individuality of students and families, and the human dignity of each person. We are welcoming to all and serve the needs of families who will benefit from our service. This includes those from culturally diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, those who seek to deepen their faith in a Catholic context, those from backgrounds of marginalisation and disadvantage including the economically and spiritually poor, and those with a disability.
For further information visit www.cns.catholic.edu.au/mythbusting-faqs.
When to apply
Although our enrolment period is generally early in the year preceding enrolment, applications for enrolment are welcome at any time.
Applications for Prep are accepted up to two years prior to starting. Prep interviews are conducted in Terms 1 and 2 of the year preceding enrolment; however, applications will be considered later if there are available spaces, or waitlisted. Confirmation of enrolments are made soon after the Prep interviews. For more information on starting Prep, please click here.
How to apply
A quick, easy and convenient way to apply is by completing our online application form at the link below.
APPLY NOWThe online form will allow you to enrol more than one student. An option will be available to submit another application for each individual student when the form is completed.
From starting the application, you have up to 30 days to return to the form and submit it, before it expires from the system.
Should you have any difficulty completing the online Application for Enrolment, please contact the Enrolments Officer on (07) 4258 4100 or email secretary.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au for assistance.
Application for Enrolment forms are also available as printed documents from the school office or may be emailed upon request.
Application process
Documentation
When lodging an application for your child/ren, please remember to send copies of the following documents to the school.
- Birth Certificate
- Baptism Certificate (if applicable)
- Most recent report cards
- Any specialist reports (including medical, psychological, OT, speech etc)
These can be emailed to secretary.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au or presented in person to our school office.
Interview and school tour
After lodging an application, and the above documents have been received, parents will be contacted by our Enrolment Officer, and notified when an interview can be offered. It is important that your child/ren attend this interview with you. A guided tour of the school will follow the interview. In cases where enrolment is a supported entry, a second interview may be required.
Confirmation of enrolment
Should your application be successful, a Confirmation of Enrolment form will be supplied to you. Completing this form acknowledges obligations regarding school fees, acceptance of school policies, and support of the school’s ethos.
An enrolment is not finalised until the Confirmation form is returned to the school office and a deposit of $100 is paid by cash, EFTPOS or direct deposit. This deposit is deducted from the school fees in the term enrolment begins. The confirmation of enrolment deposit is non-refundable to families who may subsequently decide not to attend the school in the year of enrolment.
Diverse learners
Enrolment of students with diverse needs is facilitated through the Enrolment Application and Support Procedures for Students requiring Significant Educational Adjustments. This process encourages all participants in the education process (parents, students, teachers, school leadership, student services representatives) to share as partners, the responsibility for successful outcomes for all students. Further information can be found here.
