Preference and Non-Preference Requirements

ENROLMENT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS SEEKING ENROLMENT AT HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1.       State integrated schools select preference students on the following grounds.

a.       The agent for determining preference is the Parish Priest,  or designated agent of the Bishop who may sign the certificate on his behalf. (For Agents of the Bishop see: Administration of the Criteria, 6.1.1-6.1.6, on the preference of Enrolment Certificate.)

b.      The Criteria for Preference of Enrolment in Integrated Catholic Schools

• The child has been baptised or is being prepared for baptism in the Catholic Church.

• One or both of a child’s non-Catholic parents/guardians is preparing to become a Catholic

• The child’s parents/guardians have already allowed one or more of its siblings to be baptised in the Catholic faith.

• At least one parent/guardian is a Catholic, and although their child has not yet been baptised, the child’s participation in the life of the school could lead to the parents having the child baptised.

• With the agreement of the child’s parent/guardian, a significant familial adult such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle who is actively involved in the child’s upbringing undertakes to support the child’s formation in the faith and practices of the Catholic Church.  

• If you are applying for preference of enrolment under Criterion 5.3, which reads at least one parent/guardian is a Catholic, and although their child has not yet been baptised, the child's participation in the life of the school could lead to the parents having the child baptised, it is important to recognise that one parent/guardian being Catholic is not sufficient in itself to guarantee that preference will be granted.

• If you are applying for preference of enrolment under Criterion 5.4, the significant familial adult must be:

  1. • • a close family member who is actively involved in your child's upbringing and live close to you

       • practising their faith and involved in their own parish

       • equipped and committed to the faith formation of your child and practises of the Catholic Church.

       • For more information please click the HERE for the Process for applying for Preference of Enrolment Certificate - Criterion 5.4

2.       State integrated schools have places for Non-preference students.

         a.         The school roll is now at 85% of its maximum with no non-preference places available.

         b.         Non-Preference places criteria:

• The applicants accept that they will be attending a school of special character and that their place in the school is conditional on their participation in the programme.

• The applicants accept that they will be required to pay Attendance Dues as set by the Proprietor and these are not voluntary.

  c.         Non-Preference criteria that apply to this school.

• The siblings of non-preference students already in the school.

• Non-preference students who cannot enrol immediately may choose to be placed on a waiting list. Students on this list are wait listed by date and number and will be contacted if places become available. 

Please click on the links below for further information regarding Preference Enrolments, Preference Certificates and the Attendance Dues Agreement.

Information Sheet for Parents/Caregivers Seeking Preference of Enrolment at a Catholic School

Preference of Enrolment Certificate 

Attendance Dues Agreement: Parent & Caregiver responsibilities

Holy Cross Parish

Preference cards will be signed at the Holy Cross Parish, by appointment only, every Tuesday from 10.30am until 12.30pm.  

Please ensure that you bring along your child’s Baptismal Certificate or your own.

To make an appointment, please phone the Parish on 09 835 3355.