Points of Entry
Day students
Entrance to the College is in Year 5 and Year 7 for Day Boys.
Boarders
Boarding applications are welcome at any time for students seeking enrolment in Years 7–12.
Entrance to the College is in Year 5 and Year 7 for Day Boys.
Boarding applications are welcome at any time for students seeking enrolment in Years 7–12.
You may apply for a place at the College for your son any time from birth until September 1st when your son is in Year 2, for a Year 5 entry, and September 1st in Year 4 for a Year 7 entry. All applications received before the closing date for the requested year of entry are treated equally, with no chronological preference.
When considering applicants for enrolment priority is given, though no placement is guaranted, for following:
Each application assessment takes into account the student’s spiritual, academic, social and physical development, but no criterion is taken in isolation. The College considers the ‘whole persion’ and selects applicants who appear best suited to the holistic schooling offered at the College.
Regis, our Junior Campus, houses our Year 5 and 6 students. Life for students at Regis is energising, engaging, rewarding and challenging. The Regis experience facilitates opportunities for students to become active in their faith formation, well-rounded, creative and ambitious young men.
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Our mission is to provide a well-rounded education for young men that inspires them to a lifelong development of their faith. This means they will seek understanding, strive for justice and commit to the service of others with discernment, conscience and courage.
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Student who arrive for boarding at Saint Ignatius' College Riverivew overwhelmingly tell the story of becoming part of a large family. We strive to develop young men of competence, conscience and compassion, striving always for excellence in all they do.
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If your son is on our waitlist, please advise the College of any change in contact details.
This will ensure that you receive notification of the next steps in the enrolment process.
Parents may complete a Waitlist Application for their son any time from birth until September 1st when your son is in Year 2, for a Year 5 entry, and September 1st in Year 4 for a Year 7 entry.
Shortly after the September cut-off, applicants on the waitlist will receive an Enrolment Application pack. All completed applications are reviewed by the Enrolment Committee.
In February of the following year, all applicants are notified whether their application has successfully progressed to the next step.
Prospective families are invited for an enrolment interview at the College in March with members of the College Excutive and staff leaders.
Families who successfully receive an off of placement will be provided with an Letter of Offer and Enrolment Contract.
On return receipt of a signed enrolment contract and payment of the enrolment fee, you will receive confirmation of your son's place at the College.
Welcome to a virtual tour of the College. Enjoy a fly through view of facilities around our 100-acre campus situated along the Lane Cove River.
Twice each year we host an information Session and Tour Morning at the College. Prospective parents are invited to come along and chat with our team, experience the campus through a student-led tour, and enjoy morning tea.
Event details and booking links will be provided close to the event date.
Please contact our Enrolment’s Team for personalised tours for prospective boarding families.
Please download, complete and return the Waitlist Application Form. Once we receive the form, your son will be placed onto our waitlist.
When apply for a place at the College, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable application fee of $495. This fee may be paid by credit card.
To view the current fee schedule please click the link below.
Since the College was founded in 1880, the Bursary Program has extended the gift of a Jesuit education to families who otherwise may not have the means. The program is funded thanks to the enerosity of donors and equips students with the skills and abilities to flourish at the College and beyond.
We are now accepting Bursary applications for 2025.
Please see below some answers and advice on completing your enrolment application.