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Welcome to Saint Ignatius' College Riverview

Choosing a school is an important decision for any family. At Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview, the enrolment process is designed to be clear, respectful and supportive from the moment you make an enquiry. Families are invited to learn about the College, explore its programs and understand how the Jesuit tradition shapes learning and community life.

Our Enrolment Process

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.

01. Waitlist application

We invite parents to complete a Waitlist Application for their son any time from birth until September 1st (when your son is in Year 1, for a Year 5 entry), and September 1st (when your son is in Year 3, for a Year 7 entry).

Submit your application

02. Enrolment application

Shortly after September, families on the waitlist will be sent an Enrolment Application pack. Once received, each completed application is carefully considered by the Enrolment Committee.

03. Advice of progression

In February of the following year, all applicants are notified whether their application has successfully progressed to an enrolment interview.

04. Interview process

Prospective families are invited for an enrolment interview at the College in March with members of the College Executive and staff leaders.

05. Offer of enrolment

Families who are offered a place at the College will receive a Letter of Offer along with an Enrolment Contract.

06. Confirmation of enrolment

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.

Regis (Years 5 & 6 Campus)

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.

Senior School (Years 7 - 12)

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.

Boarding (Years 6 - 12)

Our Boarding students overwhelmingly tell the story of becoming part of a large family when they join boarding at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview. We strive to develop young men of competence, conscience and compassion, striving always for excellence in all they do.

Bursary Program

Since the College was founded in 1880, we have had a financially means-tested Bursary Program. The Bursary program enables young men, from all walks of life, to receive a Jesuit education.

First Nations Program

The College actively commits to redressing the inequalities of access and educational outcomes by supporting First Nations students to their highest potential through the First Nations Program. The College acknowledges and embraces the depth of culture and identity brought to us by the First Nations students and their families.

Special Education Inclusion Program

The SEIP (Special Education Inclusion Program) accommodates students with intellectual disabilities, offering mainstream integration opportunities based on the needs of the individual student.

Key Enrolment Dates

Day School Year 5 & 7
2030 Enrolments
Waitlist closes 1 September 2026

Boarding Enrolments
Years 6-12
Welcome at any time

Day School Enrolments
Years 6, 8-12
Contact us anytime

Bursary Enrolments 7-12
2028 Enrolments
Applications close 31 July 2026

First Nations Enrolments
2027 Enrolments
Applications closed 13 May 2026

Visit us virtually

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.

View our Virtual Tour

Tour and Information Morning

Twice each year, we host a Tour and Information Morning at the College. Future families are warmly invited to come along, chat with our team, experience the campus on a student-led tour, and enjoy morning tea.

The next Tour and Information Morning for prospective families will be held on Thursday, 6th August 2026, 9am-12pm.

Book Tour and Information Morning

Boarding Tours

If you are interested in joining our Boarding community, we encourage and welcome all prospective families to come and visit the College. We perform individual boarding tours Monday to Friday during the school terms by appointment.

Book a Boarding Tour

Bursary Program

The gift of education

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 generosity of donors and equips students with the skills and abilities to flourish at the College and beyond.

View full criteria and guidelines

Applying for a bursary

We are accepting now for 2028 until 31 July 2026.

Request bursary application

First Nations Program

The College actively commits to redressing the inequalities of access and educational outcomes by supporting First Nations students to their highest potential through the First Nations Program.

The College acknowledges and embraces the depth of culture and identity brought to us by the First Nations students and families.

First Nations Enrolments

2026 Enrolments: Applications close 13 May 2025

Request enrolment

Yalari Scholarship

The Yalari Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by providing full educational opportunities at leading Australian schools, including Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview. The program identifies young people with strong potential and offers them access to quality schooling, mentoring and long term support. Yalari works closely with families, communities and partner schools to ensure each student is guided academically, culturally and personally throughout their secondary education.

Yalari Scholarship
IYLP (The Smith Family)

Key Information

Joining the College

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 6–12.

Pathway to enrolment

You are welcome to apply for a place at the College for your son at any time from birth. For entry into Year 5, applications are accepted up until September 1st of your son’s Year 1, and for entry into Year 7, up until September 1st of Year 3. All applications received by the closing date for the requested year of entry are given equal consideration, with no preference based on when they were submitted.

Your application journey

In considering applications for enrolment, the College gives thoughtful regard to a range of factors. While no placement can be guaranteed, priority is generally given to the following (in no particular order of merit):

  • Boys who have been baptised into the Catholic faith (exemptions may apply in boarding)
  • Families who are actively involved in a parish community
  • Families whose values are closely aligned with those of the College
  • Siblings of current or former students
  • Sons of past students of the College

In each case, applications are considered holistically, with attention to the student’s spiritual, academic, social, and physical development. No single factor is considered in isolation. Rather, the College seeks to understand each young person as a whole, and to welcome those who are likely to thrive within and contribute to the life of a supportive, well-rounded educational community.

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Visiting our Campus

Fees

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Virtual Tour

College Map

Licona Uniform Shop

Transport


Become a man for others

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