How to Enrol

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Please call Catherine Hemphill 6295 8027 for all Primary School enrolment enquiries.

When you enrol your child at St Benedict's you enrol the whole family into a school community where everyone is valued and supported. Highly-qualified and caring teachers provide students with an innovative and engaging faith filled learning environment where each child is nurtured and inspired to grow to their full potential.

ENROLLING NOW FOR 2024/2025

Kindergarten is an exciting and rewarding year for everyone.  At St Benedict's everyone is welcome and our school is a place of belonging.

The 2025 Enrolment Period begins in May 2024.  St Benedict's School, our Open Days and tours are as follows:

Wednesday 10th April    9am - 11.00am
Wednesday 1st May 9.30am - 11.00am 4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 7th May 9am - 11.00am 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 9th May 9am - 11.00am 4pm - 6pm
Monday 13th May 9.30am - 11.00am 4pm - 6pm

Open Days 2024

HOW TO ENROL

You can now enrol online, through the online enrolment link:

Click here to view the enrolment application form

To complete the application form, you will need to upload the following information. Original documents will need to be presented at the time of interview.

  • Birth certificate (not commemorative) or passport.
  • Certificate of Baptism (if applicable).
  • Student’s immunisation records
  • Family Law, Personal Protection Order or Other Relevant Court Orders (if applicable).
  • Last report from previous school (not applicable for Kindergarten enrolments).
  • Visa grant notice for permanent and temporary visa-holders (if applicable) – for both student and parent(s) / legal guardian(s)
  • Any medical reports and/or other assessment reports for students with additional learning needs (if applicable).
  • Proof of residential address, such as rates notice, electricity, water or telephone bill

Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in your school of choice. An offer for your first choice of ACT Catholic Primary school will depend on your priority enrolment area.

A non-refundable application fee of $50 applies to ACT Primary Schools upon submission.

AFTER SUBMISSION

The school will be in contact with you to discuss your application. If an offer of place is provided, parents/legal guardians will be required to sign a statement of obligation.

ACT ENROLMENT PERIOD

Parents enrolling their children in a Catholic school in the ACT for the following year are asked to complete an official enrolment form before the end of May. Applications received after the due date can only be considered if vacancies still exist. 

Policies and Documents

How to enrol information pack

SCHOOL TERM DATES

2024 Term Begins Term Ends
Term 1  Wednesday, 31 January  Friday, 12 April
Term 2

Tuesday, 30 April

Friday, 5 July
Term 3 Tuesday, 23 July Friday, 27 September
Term 4 Monday, 14 October Monday, 16 December

SCHOOL FEES

A non-refundable enrolment deposit of $25 is payable for all students enrolling in Kindergarten. This is credited against your first term fees statement. Fees statements are issued at the beginning of each school term and are payable by the end of Week 4 each term.  Fees can be paid by  QKR, cash, cheque, EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, B-Pay or Direct Debit.

CONTACT

Officer Manager Catherine Hemphill
Phone (02) 6295 8027
Email Office.StBenedicts@cg.catholic.edu.au