Enrolment Process

St John's College Year 8 Information Evening
was held on Thursday 22 May 2025

Caregivers/Parents should read the Enrolment Policy information
which explains the criteria for 'Preference' students BEFORE beginning the process. 

Online Enrolment dates for the 2026 Year 9 intake will open on
Tuesday 8 April and close on 4pm Wednesday 2 July 2025. 
We ask that you get your application in well before the closing date to ensure documentation can be checked.

Please read the information below and then PRESS HERE TO ENROL

YEAR 9 ONLY - Preference Applications Only

Term 2 - Complete the Online Enrolment Application

Before you start, please refer to the Checklist below and scan the required documents ready to be uploaded. Applications are not complete until all information has been received. 

Completed applications should be received by 4pm Wednesday 2 July in order for them to be considered in the first round of acceptances.

Term 3 - Confirmation of Enrolment and Interviews 

Applicants will be notified by 15 August if their enrolment has been successful.  Students and their parents or caregivers are then invited to a short interview at the College.  This is an opportunity to meet staff, discuss the enrolment and ask questions.  

Friday 14 November - Orientation Day

Year 8 students that have been confirmed are invited to spend an Orientation Day at the College. This important day runs from 8.45am to 3pm and details will be given at your son’s interview.

Checklist - Enrolment Documents for Preference Students 2026

Please scan these documents, save with the file name indicated and upload with your application.  The system requires at least one document to be uploaded/ attached. If the files you have are large, it is best to just attach one document and then email the rest to [email protected] 

• Diocese Enrolment Contract- Signed (FileName: Surname Diocese Contract)
• Preference Card (FileName: Surname Pref Card)
• Copy of Student's Birth Certificate or Passport (FileName: Surname ID)
• Immunisation Certificate (FileName: Surname Immunisation)
• We ask that you make a $200 donation towards the College's Learning Contribution request. The donation may be made at the College office, or by internet banking to 'St John's College (Hillcrest) Board' 12-3122-0295197-00.  Please use Enrol Donation and the Students names as reference.  All donations/contributions qualify for a 33% tax credit from the IRD.

    AND if applicable

• Evidence of NZ visa status if student is not a NZ citizen (FileName: Surname Visa)
• Copies of any reports relating to learning/ behaviour or medical needs (FileName: Surname Learning OR Medical).  General school report is not required.

YEAR 9 - LATE Preference Applications (after 4pm 2 July)

Please download and complete this application form, the Diocese Enrolment Contract , and email it into [email protected] along with your son's Preference card, ID (and visa status if applicable).

Please read the Preference criteria information first.

YEAR 9 - Non-Preference applications
Please do not use the online enrolment system, this is for preference applications only

We welcome applications and may be able to accept a small number of 'non-preference' students. However very few have been able to be accepted recently as we take Preference students as priority. Applications are considered in September if places remain after all preference students have been accepted. Please download and complete this application form, the Diocese Enrolment Contract , and return along with  a letter explaining your reasons for wanting to enrol your son at St John's College.

Please do not use the online enrolment system which is for preference applications only.

If you are interested in finding out information regarding the RCIC course offered by the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Hamilton) please visit https://churchwebsite.co.nz/hamcathedral/rcic/  or contact Andrea Savage at the Cathedral email: [email protected]|
Successful completion of this course will gain a Preference status (although not automatic entry). 

YEARS 10 - 13 ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES

Please do not use the online enrolment system which is for preference Year 9 applications only.

Applications are welcome for 2026 from June onwards.  Please download and complete this application form, the Diocese Enrolment Contract , and return along with a letter explaining your reasons for wanting to enrol your son at St John's College - please also include a copy of his latest report.

Please read the Preference criteria information.

Please contact the Principal's PA at [email protected] or phone 07 856 7091 ext 4 if any queries.  

International Students

International students follow a separate enrolment process - please refer to the International Study section of our website.