What are the key enrolment dates for entry in Year 7 in 2027?
Enrolments open Monday 16th March 2026.
Grade 6 Transition Days will be held on Monday 11th May (for St Mary’s Primary School Swan Hill students), Tuesday 12th May (for all other primary school students) and Friday 15th May (for St Joseph’s Kerang Primary School students).
Open Day, Subject Expo and Year 7 Parent Information Sessions will run on Wednesday 27th May.
School tours will run on Wednesday 27th May between 2:30pm and 4:30pm or by appointment from the 16th March. Please contact the Front Office, 5032 9771, to book a tour.
Enrolment applications are due to be returned on Friday 5th June.
A second Transition Day will be held on Wednesday 29th July for all students that have applied for enrolment in Year 7 2027.
What is the application procedure?
An Enrolment Information Package will be sent to families on completion of an Expression of Interest form.
All students attending a transition day in May will be provided with an enrolment pack.
The completed application form must be accompanied with a copy of a Birth Certificate, latest school report and NAPLAN results. If the applicant was born overseas, a copy of Permanent Residency documents or Visa is also required.
What are the criteria for enrolment?
The application process and enrolment criteria is in accordance with Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) Enrolment Procedures and the St Mary MacKillop College Enrolment Policy.
The offer of enrolment is at the discretion of the Principal who will consider each case on its merits and exercise discretionary judgement for pastoral or other reasons.
What if we are non-Catholic?
Students of other faith traditions are welcome to apply.
What is the enrolment process for entry at another year level?
Enrolments are accepted throughout the year. Please contact the school to request an enrolment pack.
Prospective parents and students will be invited for an interview with the Principal. Offers are made following consultation with the Principal.
Further questions
For enrolment enquiries please contact the College Transition Coordinator, Mr Damien Hirst, on 03 5032 9771 or via email at dhirst@mackillopsh.vic.edu.au