Enrolment
We invite you to experience life in our vibrant, values-driven community.
Sacred Heart College has a long and proud tradition of achievement dating back to 1903. Our mission is to develop outstanding mature young men by providing an education that balances spiritual development with academic, social and physical achievement. Our vision is for each student to be grounded in the Catholic faith and to leave confident and prepared to be active in a changing and complex world.
Students at Sacred Heart experience a learning environment where their talents are celebrated and their needs supported, so that each student can achieve their own personal academic excellence.
To uphold our Catholic, Marist and Champagnat values and in line with our Enrolment Scheme, preference is given to families with an established connection to the Catholic Church, and in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand in 2003. We urge you to read and understand our Enrolment Scheme which can be found below.
Please note, our main intake is at Year 7 and Year 9, with limited spaces in all other Year Levels.
To best prepare for enrolling your son please read the following documents, which detail our educational philosophy, and enrolment preference process:
Applications for Year 7 and Year 9 Day students are now closed.
Applications for Boarding students (Years 9-13) will close when the Hostel is at capacity for 2026.
Before commencing your application, we ask that you please read and understand our Enrolment Scheme.
All Boarding applications require an Application and Contract for Boarding to be completed (see below under Supporting documents).
For International Student Applications, please refer to our International Student Enrolment page.
Supporting documents
There are a number of supporting documents that need to be completed and submitted with your online Enrolment Application. The following forms are required:
- Preference of Enrolment Certificate - signed by your Parish Priest. Should you not meet any of the criteria 5.1-5.5 to have this signed, you are not required to upload this form
- Student Health Record
- Student Profile
- Attendance Dues Agreement
- Application and Contract for Boarding (if applying as a Boarder)
- School Report - most recent full School Report
- Birth Certificate (preferable) or Passport
- Immunisation Certificate from your GP (Plunket book not accepted)
- Baptism Certificate and First Communion Certificate (if applicable)
- New Zealand Residency Visa or Citizenship Papers (if applicable)
- Educational Psychology Report, or similar (if applicable)
Please ensure all documents listed above have been saved as a PDF. Please save each document separately, naming each one clearly as per the document names i.e "Preference of Enrolment Certificate"
As part of submitting this application, you and your son must read and understand the Digital Citizenship Contract.
Once you have gathered all the above required information, you may begin your online application.
Enrolment timeline - approximate timeframes for 2026 Enrolment
The enrolment process is conducted annually, with the following time frame:
- Beginning of Term 1 – Online applications open for Day students in Year 7 and Year 9, and Boarders for Years 9-13
- Wednesday, 26 February 2025 – Open Day. Morning session at 10am, afternoon session at 1pm
- Friday, 4 April 2025 – Applications close at 4pm for Year 7 and Year 9 Day boys, 2026
- Interviews for Day students in Year 7 and Year 9, and Boarders for Years 9-13 - during Terms 1 and 2
- During Term 2 – Families of Year 7 and 9 students will be advised of their application outcomes
- Beginning of Term 3 – Application for enrolment for Years 8-13, 2026, will open. Please note, there are very limited places available across these Year Levels
- Applications (Day students and Boarders) will close once we reach capacity for 2026.
At Sacred Heart College we have limited scholarships available each year, largely for those who would otherwise not be able to attend the College, and applying for Year 7 or Year 9. Applications for 2026 are now closed. If you are considering applying for a Scholarship for 2027 or beyond, please find more information below.
All Scholarship Applications must be accompanied by an Online Enrolment Application, Student Personal Statement, Family Financial Position and have a Confidential Report provided by the student's current school.
The two types of scholarships available are:
- Endeavour Scholarships
- Development Foundation Scholarships
To read more details, please view our Scholarships page.
If you are interested in International Student enrolment, please visit our International Students Page.
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