Apply for a place
Choosing a primary school for your child is an important decision and we are here to help and support you through that process. Get in touch if you have any questions – we are here to help!
The best way for you to see all that St Bernadette’s has to offer your child is to book a visit – we would love to show you around.
Documentation is required for both the child and parents, and must be submitted with the application. We are unable to progress applications until all documents have been received and the application fee paid.
Mandatory
documents
Not born
in Australia
Any child, parent or carer not born in Australia must provide a copy of their passport or Australian Citizenship Certificate.
Not an
Australian citizen
Any child, parent or carer who is not an Australian citizen must also provide a copy of their visa.
Catholic
families
Where applicable, provide Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation certificates, and Parish Reference.
Where
applicable
Submit the online Enrolment Application form, as well as the Student Information Pre-Interview form, along with the required documents. Then call the office to pay the $50 application fee.
We are unable to progress applications to an interview until both online forms are submitted with the required documentation, and the application fee paid.
Complete enrolment application form and upload relevant documents.
Complete pre-interview information form and upload relevant documents.
Call the office on (08) 9593 4066 and pay $50 application fee.
Book a visit
We encourage families to visit our school before beginning the application process.
Meet our staff, see our students in action, and explore our facilities and campus.
A visit helps you make an informed and confident decision about your child’s education.
Apply for Kindergarten
Kindergarten places are offered two years in advance, so we recommend applying before your child turns two.
Children may begin Pre-Kindy once they turn three, after a Kindergarten place has been secured.
Families with siblings already at the school are still required to submit an application.
Apply for other year levels
At times, places become available in other year levels. If you are interested, please contact us and we will guide you through the process.
We warmly welcome new families to our community and always do our best to accommodate siblings together.
Interview with the Principal
Once your application forms, supporting documents, and fee have been received, we will arrange an interview with the Principal.
Where possible, this involves both parents and your child.
Kindergarten interviews are generally held two years before commencement. Interviews for other year levels are scheduled as places arise.
Offer of a place and pay deposit
If a place is available, you will receive a formal offer of enrolment.
To secure your child’s position, acceptance must be confirmed in writing along with the enrolment deposit.
The non-refundable $230 deposit can be paid at the office or over the phone, and will be deducted from your first year’s fees.
Please read our enrolment process, school fees and collection procedure before you apply. You will be asked to confirm you have read this information during the application process.
Enter your child’s date of birth below to calculate the year of school entry.
Let us know
Change of circumstances before commencing Kindergarten
Please notify us of any change to your contact details, such as your phone number, email or address. If your circumstances change and you no longer require the position, please let us know so that we can offer the position to a family on our waiting list. In such cases, we remind you that the enrolment deposit is non-refundable.
Withdrawing a student from the school
Families are required to provide a minimum of one term’s written notice if they intend to withdraw their child from the school. Failure to do so may result in a full term’s fees being charged.
