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Enrolment Process

Thank you for considering Xavier College for your child’s education.

Phone: (08) 8521 4500

Email: [email protected]

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.

Intakes and Application Dates

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 CommencingUrgencyApplication closure date
2025Waitlist may applyEnquire with College Registrar
2026Waitlist may apply
Enquire with College Registrar
2027Urgent, enrol nowApplications close 31 May 2025
2028Enrol nowApplications close 31 May 2026
2029 and beyondAccepting applicationsApply 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.

Enrolment Criteria

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.

Reception

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.

Application for Enrolment Requirements

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.

Enrolment Calculator

This calculator is designed to assist you in determining the year your child will begin their school journey. Please add in the month and year your child was born and the calculator will determine what year they will be ready for school.