Year 5 and Year 7 entry

The College's main entry years are Year 5 and Year 7, with the greater number of places being offered for Year 7. Applications for Year 5 and Year 7 must be made online and are only accepted from the time your daughter is in Year 3.

Applications for both the Year 5 and Year 7 entry are considered at the same time. This means that families are required to indicate their preferred entry year - depending on family circumstances and student preferences this may be Year 5 or Year 7.  

All other years

Enquiries for all Year levels are also welcome, however these are subject to limited availability. Please contact our Admissions Team to discuss vacancies in other year levels via enrol@stritas.qld.edu.au prior to lodging an online application.

St Rita’s College accepts applications from the time your daughter commences Year 3. 

Applications for Year 5 and Year 7 entry open in January of Year 3 and close in January of Year 4. See current enrolment closing dates above.

Please ensure you have submitted an Enrolment Application by the closing date for your child to be considered for Year 5 or Year 7 entry. All applications are to be made via the College’s online enrolment form.

Enquiries for all Year levels are welcome, however please contact our Admissions Team to discuss vacancies prior to lodging an online application.

Applications received after the closing date for Year 5 and Year 7 entry will be placed in our enrolments wait pool.

All applications are to be made via the College’s online enrolment application form.

Please contact our Admissions Team on (07) 3860 7186 or via email enrol@stritas.qld.edu.au should you have any questions or require assistance with our online enrolment application form.

Please have the following documentation ready before you commence your application.

• Australia Birth Certificate OR an Australian Citizenship Certificate OR an International Birth Certificate and International Passport OR a copy of her Visa documentation (if applicable)
• Baptismal Certificate, Confirmation and Eucharist certificates (if applicable)
• Most recent school reports
  

Families will be contacted to submit additional information including copies of your daughter’s Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN when received. Applications for higher Year levels must include Year 7 and Year 9 NAPLAN as applicable.

From 1 January 2025, a non-refundable enrolment application of $200.00 is required at the time of application.

Visit our Fees page for information on College fees and payments.

All applications are subject to a thorough review process guided by our Enrolments Policy.

St Rita’s continues to build a rich tapestry of heritage and we abundantly welcome new family associations each year. In the determination of placements preference will generally be given in the following order of priority: 

1. Siblings of current or past students
2. Daughters of past students
3. Catholic students
4. Students who belong to other faith traditions
5. The College’s ability to cater for the specific talents and needs of each student.

All offers of enrolment at the College will be made subject to consideration of the information contained in the Enrolment Application and an interview with a member of the College Leadership Team.

Invitations for Year 5 and Year 7 enrolment interviews will be made in writing and commence during Term 4 when your daughter is in Year 3. Interviews may continue into Year 4, term 1. Successful applications will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time.

Interviews for students seeking entry into years other than Year 5 and Year 7 will be conducted throughout the year subject to available places within the desired entry year level. Families will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time to meet with members of the College Leadership Team.

Offers for Year 5 and Year 7 entry 

Offers of enrolment will be made in writing early in Term 1 when your child is in Year 4. 

Offers for Year 6, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 entry

Out of intake applications are addressed on a case by case basis and offers are made in writing throughout the year.

Enrolment Contract and Enrolment Fee

If an offer of enrolment is made, parents will be asked to confirm their acceptance by paying an Enrolment Fee. This sum is payable as a single payment of $1,000 on acceptance. You will also be asked to sign and return the Enrolment Contract. In the event of a cancellation, enrolment deposits are non-refundable.

Commencement Deposit

In the year prior to your child starting at St Rita’s College, you will be asked to pay a Commencement Deposit of $1,000.00. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, however, it will be deducted from your first term’s tuition fees.

When you receive an offer of enrolment it will specify a specific commencement year. If you choose to decline this offer you can request to be placed on our enrolments wait pool for future vacancies in other years. As vacancies become available the College will make subsequent offers in line with our Enrolment Policy.

If you receive an offer for Year 5, there is no guarantee a position will be available in Year 7 as applications for both the Year 5 and Year 7 intake are considered at the same time.

Each year the College receives a high number of applications for limited positions and unfortunately we are unable to accommodate everyone. If your daughter does not receive an offer you can request to be placed on our enrolments wait pool. As vacancies become available the College will make subsequent offers in line with our Enrolment Policy. 

What happens if my daughter does not receive a Year 5 offer?

Applications for both the Year 5 and Year 7 entry are considered at the same time. In the event the College is not able to offer your daughter a Year 5 position, your daughter will be considered for a Year 7 position. As vacancies become available the College will make subsequent offers in line with our Enrolment Policy.

The College's Diverse Learners program caters to a wide range of student needs, abilities and interests, working collaboratively with teaching and guidance staff to develop programs and implement strategies that encourage a love of learning and guide students to achieve their full potential. 

The College's Learning Extension program identifies and supports students of high academic ability by offering a range of academic cocurricular activities to simulate and challenge the mind and enhance student meta cognition for extension and enrichment. 

Scholarships

St Rita's College does not offer scholarships.

Bursaries

The St Rita’s College Bursary program supports education opportunities for incoming students from families who, without financial assistance, would not be able to afford a St Rita’s College education. Further information can be found here.

If you are a current St Rita's College family experiencing financial hardship please contact the Director of Business and Finance on 38621615.

College Tours provide a wonderful opportunity for families to experience the vibrancy of our St Rita's College community first hand as you explore our campus and learn more about our College offerings. Throughout the year numerous tours are conducted. To secure your spot on a College Tour that suits your family please register via our website. 

Information on College Tours and our annual Open Day are available via our website.

If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, College tours or require support to complete and online enrolment application, please contact our Admissions Team via enrol@stritas.qld.edu.au or phone 3860 7186.

Please advise our Admissions Team of any changes to your contact details or if your circumstances change and you are no longer interested in a St Rita’s College education for your daughter.