Enrolment
Please see below the steps to take if you wish to apply for enrolment at St Francis Catholic School:
Step 1 – Read Attendance Dues Flyer
Step 2 – Fill out the Online Enrolment Form
Step 3 – A condition of enrolment to St Francis Catholic School is that your child must meet one of the “preference criteria” below:
Criteria for Preference of Enrolment in State-Integrated Catholic Schools
5.1 The child has been baptised or is being prepared for baptism in the Catholic Church.
5.2 The child’s parents/guardians have already allowed one or more of its siblings to be baptised in the Catholic faith.
5.3 At least one parent/guardian is a Catholic, and although their child has not yet been baptised, the child’s participation in the life of the school could lead to the parents having the child baptised.
5.4 With the agreement of the child’s parent/guardian, a significant familial adult undertakes to support the child’s formation in the faith and practices of the Catholic Church. The significant familial adult is expected to be practising their faith in their own local parish. They may be a grandparent, aunt, or uncle, who is actively involved in the child’s upbringing.
5.5 One or both of a child’s non-Catholic parents/guardians is preparing to become a Catholic.
More information – Preference of Enrolment Information
If your child fits into the 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 or 5.5 categories – Attach the completed (and signed by a Catholic Priest) Preference Certificate to your online enrolment, or alternatively email the document to office@stfrancis.school.nz
If your child fits into the 5.4 category there is a new process – Send the completed Preference Certificate to ces@cda.org.nz, and organise a Catholic Priest to help you with the Supporting Evidence Form (which the Priest will then email to the Diocese). Once your enrolment has been moderated by the Diocese staff an acceptance or non-acceptance email will be sent directly to parents.
(If you wish to apply for enrolment without a Preference Certificate please email the Principal for more details at principal@stfrancis.school.nz Please note that enrolment without a Preference Certificate may result in the child / children being put on the ‘waiting list’)
Step 4 – Wait for the Principal or the school office to contact you regarding your paperwork. Once everything is complete you will receive a confirmation letter and details about school visits, start dates, attendance dues, uniforms etc. A CDA Attendance Dues Agreement will be given to you to sign before your child starts school.
If you wish to tour the school and discuss enrolment please email the Principal at principal@stfrancis.school.nz
Policy Statements Maximum Roll
The school’s maximum roll is managed within the maximum number prescribed in the school’s Integration Agreement. The number of places available for non-preference students is governed by the maximum allowable in the school’s Integration Agreement which is 5 per cent of the maximum roll.
Procedures
The Board of Trustees of St Francis Catholic School, Pt Chevalier has formulated procedures which allow for the enrolment of new students.
There is no restriction on who may apply for entry, provided they fall within the legal description in the school’s Integration Agreement.
Where the school receives more applications than places available, consistent with the Special Character of the school, preference is given to families who have an established connection with the Catholic Church. Preference for enrolment is established by the preference certificate in accordance with the criteria approved by the Bishops of New Zealand. (Last revised in 2009)
If the total number of applications for enrolment is greater than the number of places available, unsuccessful applicants will have their names recorded on a waiting list within their relevant priority category. They may be offered places at a later date if places become available according to the year level where the vacancy has arisen.
The Board of Trustees delegates to the Principal, as professional leader and manager of the school, the responsibility to administer this enrolment scheme.
Policy Enrolment REVIEWED 2020
School Fees
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE DUES –
Attendance Dues are a compulsory payment under the terms of the Education and Training Act 2020 and a condition of enrolment at St Francis Catholic School. Attendance Dues are charged for all students who attend Catholic Schools in New Zealand.
Attendance Dues are used to repay loans for building works done at schools in the Auckland Diocese, property related costs including school building works, buildings insurance and costs directly associated with the administration of attendance dues.
Attendance Dues are collected by St Francis Catholic School on behalf of the school’s Proprietor, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland. The attendance dues collected by St Francis Catholic School are forwarded to Auckland Common Fund Limited, a company established by the proprietors of Catholic integrated schools in the Diocese of Auckland responsible for the collection of attendance dues.
Attendance Dues payable for 2025 school year:
Primary
Y0 – Y8 $133.00 per term ($532.00 per year) including GST
Attendance Dues can be paid in full at the beginning of the school year, per term or by regular instalment.
More information is available from the school office on attendance dues if you require further information or need any assistance.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available to assist families who may need financial support with the payment of Attendance Dues for preference students attending both primary and secondary Catholic schools in Auckland Diocese.
Families facing financial difficulties can contact their school office, their Parish Priest, or Auckland Common Fund Ltd at the Catholic Diocese of Auckland on 09-360-3040 for further information.
Application forms for this assistance are available from school and parish offices, or can be downloaded from the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Website:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/catholic-schools-2/
Please read – Compulsory Attendance Dues – Parent and Caregiver Responsibilities
Uniforms
St Francis Catholic School has a compulsory school uniform and we ask our families to please ensure it is worn correctly year-round, with it clearly labelled.
The uniform can be purchased by our supplier, Prestidges Uniforms (Elizabeth Michael Corporate Wear).
Phone: 09 358 1680 Website: https://prestidges.co.nz/
Girl’s School Uniform: Short Sleeve Blouse, Culottes, Cardigan/Fleece Jacket and Under the Knee socks.
Boy’s School Uniform: Short Sleeve Shirt, Shorts, Jumper/Fleece Jacket, Socks with stripes.
Other accessories: Hair scrunchie/head band, Rain Jacket, Bucket Hat and Sports shorts.
- Also available at the school office: Hats, PE t-shirts and sports shorts.
- Second-hand uniforms are available from ‘The Friends of St Francis’, through the school office. Please consider donating your old school uniforms to the Second-hand uniforms programme.