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Enrolment

Enrolment Process

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Enrolment

Enrolment Process

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Step One

Eligibility

The primary intake level at Hato Pāora College is Year 9, with spaces in other year levels as vacancies occur in both the school and the hostel. Your Application Form may be submitted between one to three years ahead of the year your son would expect to start in Year 9. Other year levels are assessed on a case by case basis.

Please view the Hato Pāora College enrolment preference criteria.

Note: Hato Pāora College is a Catholic integrated school therefore parents/caregivers must attest by signature that they are aware of and accept certain legal conditions of enrolment and continued attendance of their son/charge.

Step Two

Application

Download our application form. See the current Fees Sheet that explains the expected cost of enrollment, annual tuition fees and boarding fees. Note that fees are subject to change. You are required to send the following items with the application:

  • Passport photograph of the Applicant
  • Photocopy of the School Reports from the last two years
  • Photocopy identifying the date of birth on a Birth Certificate or Passport
  • References
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Immunisation Certificate from your family GP and any necessary Health Records from your family GP
  • Confirmation of any boarding or educational scholarships/grants.

Step Three

Interviews

Following receipt of your application you and your son will be invited for an interview of around 45 to 60 minutes duration in a formal and friendly setting. It is usual that many of the questions will be directed to your son.

Interview times are arranged by the College and generally take place during Terms 2 and 3 of the year preceding entry. During this process, we may contact current and previous schools regarding the application.

Step Four

Confirmation

In the event of a successful application, you will receive a written offer of place at Hato Pāora College. To secure a place, the following need to be completed:

  • The Enrolment Agreement needs to be signed and returned
  • Payment of one term’s boarding fees must be paid in advance.

The following forms must be completed and signed:

  • Attendance Dues Agreement Form
  • Consent Forms
  • Internet Use Agreement form
  • Dental Form
  • Any necessary Health Records from your family GP