Enrolments
FAQS
How does the enrolment process work?
From your initial enquiry, right throughout the decision-making process, we are here to help provide the information and guidance that will be an integral part of determining the right educational pathway for your child.
In the beginning, you will receive a copy of our prospectus, along with all other information relevant to enrolling at the College. The prospectus provides an overview of all the aspects of College life, although you will likely have more questions relating to the specific needs, interests and aspirations of your child.
Take the time to talk with our Head of Admissions and Communications, Mrs Merilyn O'Toole, and arrange a personalised tour of the College campus – even if you have visited us in the past, you will see that things are always on the move!
Enrolment interviews with the Principal, Assistant Principal or Heads of School are usually conducted in the six to twelve months prior to the desired year of entry into the College. This will vary depending upon year level, availability of places and your own personal circumstances.
At A.B. Paterson College we are always keen to talk with you about how we might support the educational journey you have planned for your family.
Are places currently available?
For the latest information on the availability of places, please contact our Head of Admissions and Communications, Mrs Merilyn O'Toole, on 07 5594 7947 or email abpat@abpat.qld.edu.au.
When should I apply?
Some parents register for enrolment prior to the birth of their child, others a few years before the desired entry. As we address potential enrolments in order of date of registration, applying as early as possible will give you the best opportunity for future placements.
Preference may be given to families currently or previously involved in the school. Students entering Prep must have turned four by June 30 in the year prior to entry, and for entry to Year 1, students will have turned five by June 30 in the prior year.
Please refer to our Applying For Enrolment form for further detail.
Will I be placed on a waiting list?
We do maintain a list of registrations for families wishing to enter the College at some time in the future. Immediately you lodge a registration, we work towards reaching the interview stage of the enrolment process, which naturally precedes the offer of a place.
Places are offered to those most likely to benefit from the College’s programmes and generally students are accepted in order of registration.
Your registration for enrolment will ensure that we consider your child for a place immediately the opportunity to offer you one becomes available.
At what year levels does the College accept students?
Students may enter the College at any year level.
The main “intake years”, however, are Prep, Year 7 and Year 8.
Currently 78 students enter at Prep each year. Year 7 is the first year of Senior School at A.B. Paterson College and, therefore, approximately another 15-20 students are added at this year level.
There is a small Year 8 intake.
