Enrolment Process

1. Submit enqiry

Submit an Enrolment Enquiry online.

2. Receive Application for Enrolment

After receiving your enquiry, we’ll send you an email with instructions to complete an Application for Enrolment Form.

3. Complete Application for Enrolment

Return the completed Application for Enrolment Form and supporting documentation to the College, and pay the non-refundable $50 Application Fee. Take a look at our application requirements to make sure you submit in full, thereby avoiding any delays.

4. Attend interview

Enrolment Interviews occur no earlier than 18 months before the intended commencement date. If there is a position available, you and your child will be invited to the College for an Enrolment Interview. The purpose is to meet and get to know your child and your family, and to ensure specific enrolment information is made available.

If there are no positions available, you will be notified via email that your application has been placed on the waitlist.

5. Receive application status

After the Enrolment Interview, you will be notified of your application status. If your application has been successful, you will receive an offer of enrolment.

6. Accept offer

Accept the offer of enrolment within 14 days by returning the signed acceptance documentation and paying the non-refundable Enrolment Acceptance Fee of $150.

7. Commence transition

A representative of the College will help prepare you and your child for their commencement at Xavier College, including any transition visits.

If any of the above steps are missed, the Application for Enrolment will be unsuccessful.The Department for Education runs a state-wide primary school to high school transition process during Term 2 each year. Parents of current Year 6 students enrolled in government primary schools are provided all necessary information to complete the registration from their primary schools.

The College has two major intakes, at Reception and Year 7. Enrolment applications for Reception and Year 7 intakes close on 31 May of each year, 18 months prior to the year of commencement.

Applications for all other year levels will be considered and places offered where available.

Reception or Year 7

Refer to the table below for application dates each year.

Year Commencing	Urgency	Application closure date
2025	Waitlist may apply	Enquire with College Registrar
2026	Waitlist may apply	Enquire with College Registrar
2027	Urgent, enrol now	Applications close 31 May 2025
2028	Enrol now	Applications close 31 May 2026
2029 and beyond	Accepting applications	Apply 18+ months prior to commencement

Years 1-6 and 8-12

Limited places may be available for Years 1-6 and 8-12, please enquire with the College Registrar.

While we celebrate that we are a Catholic College, we accept students from all faith backgrounds and those who do not identify with any religion or faith community.

Due to receiving a high volume of applications, the College prioritises prospective students who meet aspects of the following criteria:

• Children baptised in the Catholic faith
• Children with siblings currently enrolled at Xavier College
• Children from other Catholic schools
• Children of Old Scholars
• Children from other Christian feeder schools
• Families seeking a Catholic education for their children
• Date of receipt of application
• Outcome of Enrolment Interview

While siblings of current students are prioritised, please remember that a separate Application for Enrolment must be completed and submitted for each child. Siblings are not automatically guaranteed positions at the College.

Children may start Reception at the beginning of Term 1 or Term 3, depending on when they turn 5 years old. If your child turns 5:

• Before 30 April they may start Reception in Term 1, prior to their birthday.
• On/before 31 October they may start Reception mid-year, at the beginning of Term 3, prior to their birthday.
• After October 31 they may start Reception at the beginning of Term 1, following their birthday.

You may also like to use our Enrolment Calculator, which is useful in determining your child’s commencement date.

To request an Application for Enrolment Form, please complete the online Enrolment Enquiry Form.

Please complete one Application for Enrolment form per child.

In order for the Application for Enrolment to be processed, the following must be complete:

• The Application for Enrolment Form is complete and not missing essential information.
• All necessary supporting documentation is submitted.
• The non-refundable Application Fee of $50 is paid.

To make completing the Application for Enrolment form easier, it’s recommended to first locate the following documents relating to the prospective student:

• Official Birth Certificate (a copy can be made at the College)
• NAPLAN results (if applicable)
• Latest School Report or reference from previous school
• Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
• Custody Order/Parenting Plan (if applicable)
• Special Needs Documentation (if applicable)
• VISA or Passport if from a country other than Australia

Please note that submitting an Application for Enrolment does not guarantee a place at the College.