Enrolment
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.
Our main intake is at Year 7 and Year 9. Applications for other Year Levels may open in Term 3, 2023 - depending on availability for 2024.
To best prepare for enrolling your son please read the following documents, which detail our educational philosophy, and enrolment preference process:
Along with the Online Application, there are several supporting documents required in order to complete an enrolment application. These documents include:
- Preference of Enrolment Certificate (signed by your Parish Priest)
- Supplementary Application Information
- Application for Boarding (if applicable)
You will also be required to submit (as PDF) a copy of the following:
- Copy of Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate (if applicable)
- Copy of Birth Certificate (preferable) or Passport (current as at 2022)
- Copy of New Zealand Residency or Work Permit (if applicable)
- Copy of the most recent full school report
- Educational Psychology Report, or similar (if applicable)
- Immunisation Certificate from your GP (Plunket book not accepted)
If you find this difficult to complete online, please contact our Enrolments team on (09) 529 3660 ext 714 or email [email protected].
Enrolment timeline - approximate timeframes
The enrolment process is conducted annually, with the following time frame:
- Tuesday, 7 February – Online applications open for Year 7 & Year 9 Day boys and Year 9 Boarders
- Wednesday, 8 March – Open Day. Morning session at 10am, afternoon session at 1pm
- Friday, 31 March 2023 – Applications close for Year 7 and 9 Day Boys, 2024
- Interviews for Year 7 - 16 & 17 May, 2023
- Interviews for Year 9 - 23 & 24 May, 2023
- July – Families of Year 7 and 9 Day Boys will be advised of their application outcomes
- Term 3 – Enrolment for other Year Levels (8, 10-13) for the following year open. Please note, there are very limited places available across these Year Levels. Applications close end of Term 3.
International Student Enrolment
If you are interested in International Student enrolment, please visit our International Students Page.
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. 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
You must complete the following Scholarship Application forms and submit them with the Online Enrolment Application. Please download them below, or contact our Enrolments Team for a hard copy.
- Scholarship Application Form
- Family Financial Information Form
- Student Confidential Report (to be provided to your son's current school to complete and submit)
- Student Descent Form (for Endeavour Scholarships only)
To read more details, please view our Scholarships page.
Applications for Year 7 and Year 9 enrolment in 2025 will open in February 2024. If you are interested in enrolment for 2025 and would like to be kept in touch regarding key dates, please complete the form below.
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