Enrolments

St Paul’s Catholic College Manly is a comprehensive Year 7 to 12 College within the Diocese of Broken Bay. We welcome all families who are seeking a faith-based, co-educational education for their sons and daughters.

Visit our Enrolments page for further information on the enrolment process.

Book a College Tour or submit an Enrolment Enquiry for further information.

We recommend submitting applications when the students are in Year 4. Applications for Year 7 close when the students are in Year 5 (end of Term 1).  Subject to enrolment numbers, late applications may be placed on a waiting list.

No, the date of application does not affect our enrolment process. All applications are reviewed after the closing date.

Catholic Schools Broken Bay do not have any application or acceptance fees at this time.

Applications and offers are processed when the students are in Year 5 (Term 2). All offers of enrolment will be made in line with our enrolment principles as set by Catholic Schools Broken Bay. The summary of the enrolment principles is –

Where the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, or where distinction in potential enrolments is required, offers of enrolment are to be made in accordance with the following priority order:

Secondary Schools: 

1. 1. Baptised Catholic children who have attended a CSBB primary school for at least the previous 3 years and have completed the appropriate sacramental programs.

2. 2. Siblings of children who are already enrolled in the school.

3. 3. Baptised Catholic and other children who have attended a CSBB primary school for less than 3 years.

4. 4. Baptised Catholic children from non-CSBB schools.

5. 5. Children from other Christian traditions, other faith traditions or non-churched backgrounds.

If your child is placed on our waiting list, we will notify you if we are able to make an offer of enrolment.

You are welcome to apply after the closing date, but please note that subject to enrolment numbers and student requirements you will be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list will be prioritised based on the enrolment priorities as set by Catholic Schools Broken Bay.

St Paul’s Catholic College is proud to be an inclusive community with staff and students from a wide range of backgrounds, including non-Catholic and non-religious backgrounds; what we all share is a commitment to Catholic values.

On acceptance of an offered place there is an expectation that families will support their child’s participation in all faith based activities including the Religious Education Curriculum (Year 7-12), College Masses, camp and retreats.

We hold our College Open Day in Term 1 every year. Complete the Enrolment Enquiry Form (office.com) to receive an invitation to our College Open Days.

We hold regular small group school tours, visiting classrooms with current students. Book a College Tour here.

The current fees for St Paul’s can be viewed here. Fees are subject to change and are reviewed on an annual basis.

At St Paul’s Catholic College, we cultivate a vibrant sporting community through our weekly sports program. We offer structured pathways for aspiring athletes, enabling them to advance to higher levels of competition, including state, national, and even international events.

View our sports on offer here.

At St Paul’s Catholic College, our approach to Diverse Learning is tailored to meet the needs of all students with varying learning requirements. We begin by identifying and assessing each student’s unique needs, then develop a personalised plan that incorporates necessary modifications to the standard curriculum.

These adjustments are diverse and carefully considered to ensure every student can fully engage with the coursework and reach their individual potential. Our goal is to provide a supportive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed and thrive socially, emotionally and academically.

When completing the Enrolment Application provide supporting documentation for additional learning needs in the relevant section.

We have recently introduced an “Academic Extension” class for Year 7. This class will follow the standard curriculum however, they will be given additional extension and enrichment tasks in English, Humanities, Mathematics, and Science. This will allow students to deepen their academic talent in a collegiate atmosphere and develop leadership skills, personal confidence, and resilience. It is designed for high-achieving learners and includes:

• Accelerated pace with fewer repetitions and clear instruction.
• Complex and abstract tasks to promote higher-order thinking.
• Collaborative learning with peers of similar academic goals.

Enrolled students are invited to sit the externally run test when they are in Year 6.