Enrolment Process

Online Applications for Enrolment for our
2027 Year 9 intake
Now open - closes on Thursday 9 July 2026

You can view a recording of the St John's College Year 8 Information Evening which was held on Thursday 21 May 2026. 

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

YEAR 9 ONLY - Preference Applications Only

1.  Ensure your documentation is ready

Before you start, please scan these documents, save with the file name indicated below 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)
• 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 name as reference.  This is refundable upon request, if the student is unsuccessful in gaining a place.  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, including date of arrival in NZ (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.

2. Complete the Online Enrolment Application

NB:  Applications are not complete until all information has been received. Completed applications should be received by 4pm on the closing date in order for them to be considered in the first round of acceptances.

Timeline: 

Term 3 - Confirmation of Enrolment and Interviews 
Applicants will be notified by 17 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.  

Term 4 - Friday 13 November 2026 - Orientation Day

Year 8 students that have had their enrolment 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.

YEAR 9 - LATE Preference Applications

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 which is for preference Year 9 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/October 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.

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 2027 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 about Year 10-13 enrolments.  

International Students

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