Enrolments
By law, children must have turned five by the 30th April of their first year of school.
St Paul’s will follow the order of enrolment priority outlined below. As a Catholic school, the priority is the provision of a Catholic education for Catholic children from the school’s parish. Whilst Catholic schools in the Diocese of Ballarat are open to families of all faith and nonreligious backgrounds, they must give priority to enrol Catholic and Orthodox children ahead of other Christian denominations, non-Christians, or children of no religious affiliation.
Local pastoral discretion is an important element of decision-making regarding enrolment and is executed by the school Principal. While the priority of the Principal is to enrol the children of Catholic parents, where deemed appropriate, pastoral discretion may be exercised in enrolment.
The order of priority for the school is:
- Siblings of children already enrolled in the school
- Catholic children for whom this is the closest Catholic Primary school to the child’s predominant residential address
- Catholic children for whom this is not the closest Catholic Primary school to the child’s predominant residential address (for pastoral reasons, following referral of parents to the closest school and discussions between colleague Principals)
- Other children who are seeking a Catholic education with priority given to those for whom this is the closest Catholic Primary School to the child’s predominant residential address.
Children who are not located closest to St Paul’s school but wish to send their child to St Paul’s will need to begin their enrolment process through their closest Catholic school but will need to include a letter of why they wish to attend St Paul’s. These applications will be assessed by the Parish Priest and the school principals.
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Enrolment Application Process for 2026
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Open Day Tours WEDNESDAY 7th MAY 2025 Our Open Day tours are an opportunity to see what we have to offer, ask questions and discover how we can support your child’s learning journey. Tours will run at 9:30 am, 12 pm, & 5 pm. Bookings are not required. However, if you have any questions or would like to reserve a place don’t hesitate to contact the office on 5023 4567. |
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2026 Enrolment Applications (Foundation - Gr 6) Applications are now open. Enrolment applications are submitted via the Enrolment Application below. You do not have to attend an Open Day Tour prior to submitting application. |
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Enrolment Application Closing Date Enrolments will close on Friday 30th May 2025 at 4 pm. Late enrolments will be considered pending available places. |
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Offer of Enrolment Place Offers of place will be emailed to parents on Monday 23rd June 2025. Parents must accept this place no later than Friday 4th July 2025. |
To apply for enrolment please complete Enrolment Application by entering your email address, ticking that you are 'Not a Robot' and clicking on NEXT.
ENROLMENT APPLICATION
School Enrolment Policy & Procedures (Primary)
SPPS Parents Guardians Carers Code of Conduct
School Privacy Policy and Procedures
DOBCEL Family Fee Assistance Scheme
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Foundation 2026 Transition Program
- assists the children make a smooth transition into school life in 2026
- Transition Program consists of sessions commencing 4th Term 2025. It is strongly encouraged that children attend all sessions. Dates to be advised.
- A staff member visits the child's kinder to liaise with current educators.
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