ENROLMENTS AT WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE
Your Whitefriars Journey Begins Here
Belong. Believe. Become.
Discover a Catholic education in the Carmelite tradition, where every student is supported to grow, achieve and become the best version of himself.
Welcome to Whitefriars
Whitefriars College is a Catholic secondary school for boys in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, dedicated to supporting families seeking a Catholic education in the Carmelite tradition.
Choosing the right secondary school is an important decision. At Whitefriars, we believe in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can develop his strengths, explore new opportunities and experience a genuine sense of belonging.
We warmly invite prospective families to experience our community firsthand by attending an Open Morning Tour or our annual College Open Day.
YEAR 7 ENTRY
Year 7, 2028 Enrolments
The official Catholic Education Melbourne enrolment application period for Year 7, 2028 closed on Friday 14 August 2026.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DEADLINE
Friday 6 November 2026
Final date for parents and guardians to accept their Year 7, 2028 offers of enrolment.
Key Enrolment Dates
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Friday 14 August 2026
Closing date for Year 7, 2028 applications.
ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS
Saturday 5 September 2026
Year 7, 2028 enrolment interviews.
OFFERS OF ENROLMENT
Friday 16 October 2026
Offers issued to successful applicants in accordance with Catholic Education Melbourne guidelines.
OFFER ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE
Friday 6 November 2026
Final date for families to accept enrolment offers.
Families with enquiries regarding Year 7, 2028 enrolment are encouraged to contact the College Enrolment Office.
OUR ENROLMENT POLICY
Enrolment Priority Criteria
In accordance with Catholic Education Melbourne policy, Whitefriars College prioritises enrolment for Catholic students and considers previous school history, together with parental support for the College’s Catholic ethos, policies and procedures.
The College seeks to accommodate students with diverse learning needs, including those requiring additional learning support and those who are gifted.
Priority is given in the following order:
- Brothers of current or former Whitefriars College students.
- Sons of Whitefriars College alumni.
- Catholic boys from a College Priority Parish who attend a Catholic primary school.
- Catholic boys residing in a College Priority Parish who attend a non-Catholic primary school.
- Catholic boys from outside the College Priority Parishes, subject to availability.
- Non-Catholic boys attending a Catholic primary school, subject to availability.
- Non-Catholic boys from other schools, subject to availability.
COLLEGE PRIORITY PARISHES
Priority Catholic Primary Schools
In accordance with the College’s enrolment priority criteria, preference is given to eligible students from the following Catholic primary schools.
Applications from Other Primary Schools
Whitefriars College also receives applications from more than 50 other Catholic and non-Catholic primary schools. All applications are considered in accordance with the College’s enrolment priority criteria and availability of places.
HOW TO APPLY
Application Requirements
To submit an application for enrolment at Whitefriars College, parents and guardians are required to provide the following:
01 / APPLICATION
Completed Application
An Application for Enrolment signed by both parents/guardians, unless otherwise specified in a court order.
02 / DOCUMENTATION
Supporting Documents
All supporting documentation requested by the College as part of the enrolment application process.
03 / APPLICATION FEE
Application Fee
Payment of the non-refundable application fee.
Important Information
Submitting an application does not guarantee an offer of enrolment. All applications are assessed in accordance with the College’s Enrolment Policy and the availability of places.
OTHER YEAR LEVELS
Enrolments for Years 8–12
Vacancies may be available in Years 8–12, depending on the availability of places in the relevant year level.
Enrolment for these year levels is subject to an interview. Families are encouraged to contact the College Enrolment Office to discuss current availability and the application process.
IMPORTANT COLLEGE DOCUMENTATION
Conditions of Enrolment
Enrolment at Whitefriars College is subject to parents and guardians accepting the conditions outlined in the relevant College documents.
Families are encouraged to read and understand these documents carefully before accepting an offer of enrolment.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Enrolment Enquiries
Our Enrolment Office is available to assist families with enquiries about the application process, enrolment availability and joining the Whitefriars College community.
Shannon Ellis | College Registrar
Phone:
9872 8200