Catherine McAuley Primary School will be opening in Term 1, 2027
Catherine McAuley Primary School will be opening in Term 1, 2027. Applications are now open for Kindergarten to Year 6. Read more about our key dates for enrolments in our FAQs.
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FIRST TIME ENROLLING INTO A CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE SCHOOL
If this is your first time enrolling in a Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic School, please follow the link below to begin your application.
ENROLLING A SIBLING
If you already have a child enrolled in a Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic School, please follow the link below to begin your application.
CHANGING SCHOOLS
If your child already attends a Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic School, please follow the link below to find the guide on how to apply through your current compass account.
Enrolment FAQ’s
To complete your application, please provide the following enrolment support documents:
Required:
- Birth Certificate
- Two documents verifying residential address (e.g. utility bill, rates notice, driver’s licence, Centrelink statement, car registration)
- Immunisation History Statement
If applicable:
- Religious sacramental certificates – Baptism and/or Confirmation
- Passport or Australian Citizenship
- Visa
- Family Court Orders
- Academic Report
- Latest NAPLAN report
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Complete our online enrolment application form and upload all required supporting documentation before the closing date. Required documents include birth certificate, immunisation records, and proof of address.
Step 2: Application Assessment
Our team will review your completed application and contact you to schedule a welcoming meeting with our School Principal. This allows you and your child to learn more about our school community.
Step 3: Confirmation and Acceptance
Applications are carefully assessed according to the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Schools Enrolment Policy. Successful applicants will receive a formal offer of enrolment. To secure your child’s place, an enrolment acceptance fee will be required.
Eagleton, Ferodale, Fullerton Cove, Karuah, Lemon Tree Passage, Mallabula, Medowie, North Arm Cove, Salt Ash, Swan Bay, Tahlee, Tanilba Bay, Twelve Mile Creek, Williamtown.
Out-of-catchment Applications
Families who do NOT reside in one of the designated Catherine McAuley Primary School catchment suburbs mentioned above may submit an Enrolment Application with an accompanying Out-of-Catchment Application Letter that includes appropriate documentation/information on why the application should be considered.
These applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as residential relocation, sibling enrolments (Catherine McAuley Catholic College) and special pastoral or compassionate circumstances.
| Enrolment Prioritisation | |
| 1 | Students currently enrolled in another Diocesan Catholic primary school who reside in one of the designated Catherine McAuley Primary School catchment suburbs |
| 2 | Catholic children living within the school’s catchment area |
| 3 | Children who attend a Diocesan St Nicholas Early Education Centre and live within the school’s catchment area |
| 4 | Children of other Christian denominations living within the catchment area and committed to supporting all aspects of Catholic education |
| 5 | Other children living within the catchment area and committed to supporting all aspects of Catholic education |
In order to support our families, we are continuing to facilitate a multi-stage application process. Please note these key dates:
- 25 May: Years 3-6 applications open
- 5 June: Enrolment applications for Years K-2 close – please note that this date has been extended to allow families to submit sibling applications. This extension will not delay the date that offers will be made to K-2 families or the acceptance deadline.
- 12 June: First round acceptance offers issued for K-2 enrolling families via email.
- 17 June: Years 3-6 Information Evening (open to all year levels but with a focus on Years 3-6).
- 1 July: Applications for Years 3-6 close
- 22 July: Years 3-6 First round offers *
* Please note that these dates are subject to change, pending administrative requirements.
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