Enrolment
Brigidine College is a non-selective independent girls’ school from Year 7 to Year 12. We cater for girls of all abilities and talents. We are a Catholic College which opens its doors to warmly welcome girls of all faiths. Guided by our motto, girls are inspired to act with strength and gentleness to make a difference in their world.
OUR MOTTO
The Brigidine motto, Fortiter et Suaviter challenges girls to be “Women of Strength, Women of Gentleness”.
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Enrolment at Brigidine
How to apply
It is never too early to apply and it is strongly recommended that applications be lodged by the time your daughter is in Year 3.
All applications are held on a register until the offer process begins. Late applications will be accepted and considered on an ongoing basis until the commencement year.
During 2026 we will be interviewing the following year groups for entry into Year 7 –
- Early in 2026 interviews will be held for Year 7 2027 and Year 7 2028 entry
- Mid-2026 interviews will be held for Year 7 2029 entry
Please contact the Enrolments Office with any queries.
The Brigidine College St Ives Application Form is available online. For admission to the College this form must be submitted with a non-refundable Application Fee of $450. The Application fee is waived for daughters and granddaughters of alumni.
The online Application Form will require copies of the following to be uploaded:
- 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.
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.
Year 7 Admissions
For entry to Year 7, all applications are held on a register and are processed and assessed for possible interview on an ongoing basis. This interview and offer of place process is initiated when girls are in Year 4 and continues as vacancies emerge until the commencement year at Brigidine College. Please see timeline for 2025 listed under “when to Apply” above.
A letter of acceptance of the position must be completed by the parents and returned to the school together with a non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $2000 or $1000 (if the applicant has a sister currently enrolled at the College).
Year 8 – 12 Admissions
All applications received for current year groups are placed on a waitlist. The College constantly monitors the enrolments and will extend offers if vacancies emerge. Consideration will be given as stated under the ‘Enrolment Considerations’ section above. An interview with the Principal or Executive will then be required.
Fees
Fees payable prior to commencement*
An application Fee of $450 applies to begin the enrolment process. (This Fee is waived for daughters and granddaughters of Alumni).
Click here for the Enrolment at Brigidine process and for How to Apply
Non-refundable Enrolment Fee per student at the time of offer (Sibling discounts available). Enrolment fee $1000 when a sibling is currently enrolled at the College.
$2000
Fee Structure
Fees are the majority of the College’s income, supplemented by per student recurrent grants received from both the State and Federal Governments. Fees are set annually to take account of increased costs as well as movements in funding levels. The College receives no funding from Governments for building works and capital refurbishment programs.
Details of the College Fees Structure for 2026
Brigidine College uses the Sentral Parent Portal where families are requested to pay all invoice charges and spread Annual Tuition fees by weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
School Fees – Flexible Payment Options with Edstart
The College works with Edstart to offer flexible fee payment options to our families.
Edstart can offer extended payment plans to help manage your budget with reduced repayments over a longer period.
For more information and to apply at any time of the year please visit edstart.com.au/brigidine
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered at Brigidine College to provide an additional entry point for students whose gifts have the capacity to add value to the College and are aligned with the College spirit and ethos. The guiding principles are:
- the scholarship will cover full or part remission of tuition fees on the basis of the student continuing to meet the conditions of the scholarship
- the type and number of part or full scholarships offered per year is at the Principal’s discretion
- the Principal reserves the right to determine the recipients and no discussion will be entered into
Academic Scholarships
To apply for a Scholarship:
1. Register and pay online
2. At the time of Registration the following documents will need to be uploaded:
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- Curriculum Vitae: a short resume (designed and created by the student herself and a maximum of two pages) outlining the applicant’s achievements in the last three years
- A handwritten covering letter outlining why the applicant thinks she should be considered for the scholarship. The letter should be no longer than one A4 page
- The applicant’s latest Semester 1 and Semester 2 reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- Current photo ID
3. Attend Scholarship examination at Brigidine College on a predetermined date.
Registered parents will be notified by email of the status of their daughters application, ie. whether successful or unsuccessful, at the completion of Scholarships process.
Examination results will not be made available.
Year 7 Academic Scholarships
Scholarship Registrations for Year 7 2027 are now closed.
Scholarship registrations for Year 7 2028 will open in November 2026.
Students will be selected for the award of a Scholarship on the basis of:
- academic ability demonstrated through the scholarship testing and reflected in school and NAPLAN reports
- general all round ability indicated in a personal Curriculum Vitae and outstanding skills in at least two of the following:
- debating and public speaking
- leadership
- communication skills both written and verbal
- performing arts
- sport
- congruence of values with the College.
The Scholarship will incorporate:
- Opportunities for students to further develop their recognised areas of skills and talents, explore individual choices, strive for personal excellence and take an active role in effecting change in their society.
- Experiences and skill development which enable students to make informed decisions and participate constructively in contemporary social debate.
- Involvement in a wide range of activities which may assist in providing future career directions.
- Achieve their best in application to life at the College, studies and contribution to community engagement.
- Commit to personal excellence.
- Lead by example at the College.
- Represent the College where appropriate.
- Serve the community.
- Adhere to College policy and procedure requirements concerning student behaviour and expectations.
A short list of applicants will be identified by the Principal and Scholarships panel and will be invited to an interview at the College with their parents.
The successful applicants will be notified in writing of the offer and terms and conditions of the Scholarship. Acceptance will be contingent on both parents and students signing an acceptance of the conditions of award, completion of the College application form and payment of the Enrolment fee.
The number of full or part scholarships awarded will be at the discretion of the Principal.
Parents will be notified of the outcome by email as to whether their daughter has been successful or unsuccessful by the end of Term 1 2026.
Examination results will not be made available.
Excellence Scholarships
Brigidine College offers Excellence Scholarships in Dance, Drama, Music, Public Speaking and Sport for talented students in Years 7-11. Registrations for the 2027 Excellence Scholarships are now closed.
The Excellence Scholarships at Brigidine are offered for the empowerment of outstanding students through cocurricular endeavour. The opportunity of these scholarships is designed to nurture, inspire and further develop the talent of the scholarship recipient to thrive and contribute to the life of the College.
Excellence Scholarships in Dance, Drama, Music, Public Speaking and Sport for 2028 will open in November 2026.
Bursaries
2027 Bursaries – APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Bursaries are available for entry into Brigidine College to provide a Brigidine Education for young women whose family’s financial circumstances may prevent enrolment or prevent continuing enrolment at Brigidine College.
The Bursary support is designed to assist families who demonstrate financial need via a means-tested inability to afford a Brigidine College education.
Assistance from the Bursary fund will be provided to students and families who will be active participants in the College Community and their family values are aligned with the College Spirit and Ethos.
Financial Assistance is offered on the condition that all other means of financial support have been pursued and exhausted.
The College receives a number of requests for assistance and has a responsibility to ensure equity, fairness and compassion in its determination to award any Bursary Assistance.
General Information
- Bursaries are currently offered for Year 7 through to Year 11.
- For new students, an Enrolment Application must be lodged first then an Application for Bursary (Financial Assistance) will need to be completed 15 months prior to the year of entry. All Bursary Applications will be assessed by the Bursary Committee at the end of Term 2 in the year prior to commencement.
- The Bursary will cover full or part remission of tuition fees, for a two-year period from the point of entry on the basis of the student continuing to meet the conditions of the financial assistance. Families must submit a request in the second year of the bursary if they wish to reapply for financial support.
- The College reserves the right to determine the recipients, the terms and conditions of the Bursary Offer, in its absolute discretion and no discussion will be entered into.
- The percentage of the Bursary will be applied to the Acceptance Fee.
Unless otherwise specified all other fees are payable by the family. These fees include but are not limited to cocurricular costs, excursions, camps, retreats, IT costs and uniforms.
Criteria for Awarding a Bursary
The principle criterion for the provision of financial assistance from the Bursaries Fund is a demonstrable, means-tested inability to afford a Brigidine College Education.
Students will be selected for a Bursary based on:
- Means-test carried out by, or on behalf of, Brigidine College St Ives.
- The student’s appropriate academic standard and commitment to Brigidine values
- The student and family are active participants in their current community. Their commitment to a holistic education and Brigidine values is demonstrated by the involvement of the student and family in the education, cocurricular and community activities at their current school.
- Bursaries will only be awarded via application. The required financial information will need to be included for an application to be considered.
- Bursaries will be awarded by the Principal in consultation with the Bursary Committee and College Board.
Application and Assessment
Applications must be completed using the online form by the date nominated each year by the College and submitted to the Business Manager, unless an exemption to the online process has been granted.
The application form consists of four parts:
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- Commitment to a holistic education and Brigidine values demonstrated by the involvement of the student/family in the education, cocurricular and community activities at their current school.
- Demonstrated financial needs by completion of full and frank disclosure of financial circumstances.
- A vision of how the applicant could support and further the Brigidine College mission and values.
- Reference from the School Principal of current school.
Process for Selection and Notification of Recipients
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- The Bursary Committee will consider all applications for Bursaries and shortlist those who are identified as potential Bursary recipients.
- The EA to the Principal will organise family interviews to be conducted by the Principal and the Bursary Committee.
- The Bursary Committee will determine what, if any Bursary offer is to be made.
- The Business Manager will circulate the Bursary Committee’s recommendations to the Brigidine Board for final approval.
- The College Board approved offer is then made to the family and is valid for 21-days from the date of offer.
- Once the Bursary has been accepted, the normal enrolment process will occur.
Stepping up to Year 7
Welcome Day for Year 7 2026
Thursday 23 October 2025: 8.45am to 1pm
The girls will meet our Principal along with their Year Coordinator and School Captain for 2026. They will also hear from a current Year 7 student who will share some of her journey at Brigidine College this year. The day will give the girls a chance to meet their Mentor Group and find out about the many opportunities that await her at Brigidine College.
Assessment Morning
Saturday 1 November 2025: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Assessment Morning is not a selection process. The tests undertaken assist the College to meet each girl’s needs by providing relevant information in the areas of mathematics, reading, comprehension, spelling, written expression and general reasoning. External testing company, Academic Assessment Services (AAS) will coordinate this morning.
Parent Information Evening
Thursday 13 November 2025: 6pm to 7.30pm
Presented by Executive staff with a focus on your daughter’s transition from primary to secondary school.
FAQs
How many students at Brigidine College St Ives?
Brigidine College educates girls from Year 7 to Year 12 and has a current enrolment of approximately 900 students.
What are your intake years?
Students are usually enrolled to enter Brigidine College St Ives in Year 7. The College accepts applications for entry to other years and offers are extended subject to the availability of places. For more information see Enrolment Process or contact the Enrolments Manager, Kathy Giuffrida on 9988 6283.
Do you conduct tours of the College?
Our Enrolments Team conduct regular tours of the College during term time. Please CLICK HERE to register for a Tour. Bookings are essential.
Where do most Brigidine students come from?
Most students come to Brigidine from Sydney’s North Shore, Forest area, Northern Beaches and Ryde district.
What public transport is available for students?
Direct bus services are available from the North Shore, Ryde, Northern Beaches and Forest areas. The buses connect to rail services at Gordon and Pymble stations. For more transport information see Transport on our website or call telephone 131 500.
Do you accept non-Catholic students?
Brigidine College St Ives is an Independent Catholic School. High consideration is given to baptised Catholics and families with an existing relationship with the College. Students from a non-Catholic background are welcome to apply. Over 30% of our students come from a non-catholic background. At all times the College seeks a congruence of values between the school and home.
When should I apply for my daughter?
It is never too early to apply! To be considered for a possible interview it is strongly advised that applications for Year 7 are submitted at least three years prior to the year of enrolment. First Round interviews will be held when the girls are in Year 4. Please see our website for more detail about our Enrolment Process.
What are the hours of the College day?
The College starts at 8.25am and concludes at 3.27pm. There are 6 teaching periods throughout the day.
What is the College uniform and how is it purchased?
Please click here for information pertaining to the College uniform.
Where can I obtain a copy of the College Annual Report?
Recent copies of the College Annual Report and other College Publications are available for download.
