When to Apply
It is never too early to apply and it is strongly recommended that applications be lodged by the time your daughter commences Year 3.
All applications are held open on a wait list until the offer process begins. This process occurs 2 years prior to the date of commencement, that is, at the start of the calendar year your daughter is in Year 5. It is usual that the majority of offers are extended and confirmed by the end of Term 2 of that year.
How to Apply
A Brigidine College St Ives Application Form is available in our College Prospectus. For admission to the College this form must be completed, signed by both parents and forwarded to the Registrar with a non-refundable enrolment application fee of $200.
The Application Form should be accompanied by:
- A recent photograph of the applicant
- A copy of the Birth Certificate
- A copy of the Baptism Certificate
- Recent School reports, including NAPLAN results
- A covering letter from parents
An acknowledgment of receipt of the application will be sent to parents.
Offer of Enrolment
Year 7 Admissions
For entry to Year 7, all applications are held on a wait list and are processed together at the time of offer. Offers are initiated approximately 2 years prior to the year of commencement.
A letter of acceptance of the position is completed by the parent and returned to the school together with a non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $1200 or $600 if the applicant has a sister enrolled at the College currently.
The process of offers then continues as vacancies emerge until the commencement year.
Important information about entry to Year 7 of 2014
All places for Year 7 of 2014 have been confirmed. Applications are being accepted for the wait list . Please contact the Registrar registrar@brigidine.nsw.edu.au if you have any queries.
Important information about entry to Year 7 of 2015
Applications are currently being accepted for entry to Year 7, 2015. Applications submitted by 31 January 2013 will be assessed for possible interviews. Applications submitted after this date will be placed onto a waitlist. Please contact the Registrar with any queries: registrar@brigidine.nsw.edu.au
Year 8 - 12 Admissions
All applications received for current year groups are placed on a wait list. The College constantly monitors the enrolments and will extend offers if vacancies emerge.
Consideration will be given as stated under the 'Enrolment Considerations' section below.
An interview with the Principal will then be required.
Enrolment Considerations
In processing enrolments, consideration is given to the following criteria:
- Sisters of Brigidine students and ex-students or other Brigidine connections
- Daughters of ex-students
- Students attending Catholic parish schools or other Catholic schools
- Religious identity
- Those able to demonstrate a case for 'special consideration' eg interstate move
- Receipt date of application
- Discretion of the Principal
In all cases, the College will seek to achieve a congruence of values between the applicant’s family and the school. A covering letter should be included with your application indicating your reasons for seeking to enrol your daughter at Brigidine College St Ives.
All enrolments are at the discretion of the Principal. Due regard is given to recent School reports and other documents given to the College eg. testimonials, references, that suggest a congruence between home and school.
All applications are subject to there being appropriate vacancies. The College has a policy of containment of enrolments so that it can continue to function as a school of the most desirable size.