Prep Enrolment Infomation

Prep Enrolment Information

Our parish community provides formation in faith through Catholic schooling for all our children. St Philip’s Primary School begins to take enrolments in March for the following year. Children must be five years of age, or older, by April 30th of the year they start school. Enrolments are taken all year round for all year levels if places are available. 

School Tours are welcome at any time by appointment.

Please contact our school on 9878 6501 to arrange an appointment and tour with our Principal.

Priority of Enrolment:

1) Children with a familial relationship

   a) siblings of children who are enrolled at, or have previously attended the school

   b) daughters/sons of former students 

2) Children who are residents of the school catchment and are in order of preference:

   a) Catholic

   b) Orthodox

   c) Other Christian

   d) Non-Christian

   e) Of no Religion

3) Children who are not residents of the school catchment, are unable to access the local Catholic primary school in their parish of residence, and are in order of preference:

   a) Catholic

   b) Orthodox

   c) Other Christian

   d) Non-Christian

   e) Of no Religion

 Enrolment is subject to the maximum capacity of the School.

Enrolment Procedures:

February/March to May: Enrolments are open for the following school year. Enrolment applications are available from the school. Completed applications must include a birth certificate, baptism certificate (if applicable) and a completed Immunisation certificate. Applications are to be submitted by 31st of May with required forms and a $100 deposit.

May/June: Enrolment interviews. The school interview will be with the Principal. Enrolment acceptance will be posted to families.

September to December: Various transitional and orientation activities take place to welcome new students to our school.