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Enrolment
How do I enrol my child at Shire Christian School?
Apply online through Shire Christian School's enrolment portal and pay a $100 non-refundable application fee. Your child then goes on the waiting list, and the school contacts you when a place is available.
The steps are:
- Complete the online application and upload the required documents. You can save and come back to it.
- Pay the $100 application fee.
- Your child is placed on the waiting list.
- You may be invited to an interview with the Principal or a senior staff member.
- Some students are asked to complete an academic ability assessment.
- Once documents and the interview are complete, the school may offer a place.
A school tour is optional but recommended. The full rules are in the school's Enrolment Policy. Families whose circumstances make this process difficult can call the enrolments office on 02 8525 5111.
When should I apply for Kindergarten or Year 7 at Shire Christian School?
Apply as early as possible. Shire Christian School interviews for Kindergarten and Year 7 from February of the year before entry, so families starting in 2028 are interviewed from early 2027.
Demand for Year 7 is very high and places are limited, so many families start in Kindergarten. Junior School students move into Year 7 without re-enrolling. Shire Prep children get priority for Kindergarten, and at least 18 more students are accepted into Kindergarten each year.
How old does my child need to be to start at Shire Christian School?
For Kindergarten at Shire Christian School, your child must turn 5 by 31 March. For Shire Prep, they must turn 4 by 31 March.
The school may be flexible for children who don't meet these ages. Contact the school to discuss your child.
How does the Shire Christian School waiting list work?
Shire Christian School does not offer places in strict order. It considers time on the list, active Christian families, siblings of current students, alumni connections, and gender balance and cohort needs.
The list changes as families accept or decline offers, so the school can't give a specific position. Families who miss out in the first round may still receive an offer later. The criteria are set out in the school's Enrolment Policy.
Can my child join Shire Christian School in Year 11 or another year?
Sometimes. Places at Shire Christian School occasionally open in non-intake years when families move or students leave for apprenticeships. Year 11 places can open when some students leave after Year 10.
Apply early so the school can contact you when a suitable place comes up. Interviews for years other than Kindergarten and Year 7 happen throughout the year.
Can we visit Shire Christian School before applying?
Yes. Shire Christian School runs group tours once or twice a term, and you can book online. Children are welcome.
Tours cover the campus, a typical school day, the school's approach to Christian education, and meeting the school leadership. Places are limited. For a personal tour or questions, contact the Registrar at enrolments@shirechristian.nsw.edu.au or on 02 8525 5111.