Enrolment Process
Your Journey to Nudgee College
Welcome to St Joseph's Nudgee College
We’re thrilled you are considering St Joseph’s Nudgee College for your son. Our College is a place where bonds of brotherhood are formed, where they are nurtured and guided by teachers who want to bring out the best in their students and where they can make the most of the many spiritual, academic, social, personal, cultural and sporting opportunities that are on offer.
Enrolment Process Guide
Select your preferred year level, entry year and enrolment type to view the current application stage and next steps.
Choose all three options above
Once you've selected a year level, an entry year and an enrolment type, we'll show you the next steps, key dates and who to contact.
This cohort is currently at capacity however we are accepting waitlist applications. To join the waitlist, apply online now.
This cohort is currently at capacity however we are accepting waitlist applications. To join the waitlist, apply online now
Currently accepting Stage 1 applications, Stage 2 applications will open in Term 1, 2027.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2027 | Stage 2 Applications Open |
| 28 February 2027 | Siblings Applications Due |
| Term 2, 2027 | Sibling Interviews |
| 17 May 2027 | Stage 2 Applications Close |
| 12 July 2027 | Interview Bookings Released (for successful applicants) |
| From 26 July 2027 | Interviews Commence |
| Week commencing 13 September 2027 | Offers sent to successful applicants |
| 6 October 2027 | Offer Acceptance Due |
Currently accepting Stage 1 applications, with the remainder of the enrolment process commencing shortly. Please see key dates below:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Now | Accepting Stage 1 Applications |
| 16 November 2026 | Stage 2 Applications Open |
| 30 November 2026 | Early Bird Application Entries Close (all Stage 2 applications received by this date will go in the draw to win a refund of their application fee) T&C's apply |
| 15 February 2027 | Stage 2 Applications Close |
| 26 February 2027 | Interview Bookings Released (for successful applicants) |
| 16-17 March 2027 | Interviews Commence |
| Start of Term 2 | Offers sent to successful applicants |
Accepting Stage 1 applications. Stage 2 applications will open in Term 1, when your son is in Year 3.
| Date | What happens |
|---|
Accepting Stage 1 applications. Stage 2 applications will open at the end of Term 4, when your son is in Year 3.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Now | Accepting Stage 1 Applications |
| Term 4, when your son is in Year 3 | Stage 2 Applications Open |
| Term 1, when your son is in Year 4 | Applications, Interviews and Offers completed |
Our main intake years for Day Students are Year 5 or Year 7. Please note that entry in any other year level is subject to waitlisting. Please check back closer to the year of entry to join the waitlist, or apply for Year 5 or Year 7 entry.
| Date | What happens |
|---|
This cohort is currently at capacity. Please contact Admissions directly to discuss before submitting an application.
This cohort is currently at capacity however we are accepting waitlist applications. To join the waitlist, apply online now.
Applications are open, and interviews have commenced, with limited capacity remaining. To be considered for one of the final positions, apply now.
Applications are open, and interviews have commenced. To be considered, apply online now. We would welcome you to book a tour next time you are in town — book online, or call us.
| Date | What happens |
|---|
Accepting Stage 1 applications. Stage 2 applications will open in Semester 2, when your son is in Year 4.
This cohort is currently at capacity however we are accepting waitlist applications. To join the waitlist, apply online now.
Applications are open, and interviews have commenced. To be considered, apply online now.
We would welcome you to book a tour next time you are in town — book online, or call us on 07 3865 0422.
Accepting Stage 1 applications. Stage 2 applications will open in Semester 2, when your son is in Year 7.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Now | Stage 1 Applications Open |
| Semester 2, Year 7 | Stage 2 Applications Open |
This cohort is currently at capacity however we are accepting waitlist applications. To join the waitlist, apply online now.
Our main intake years for Boarding Students are Year 7 or Year 9. Please note that entry in any other year level is subject to waitlisting. Please check back closer to the year of entry to join the waitlist, or apply for Year 7 or Year 9 entry.
Our Year 5 intake is completed when your son is in Year 3. The first step is to complete the Stage 1 Application, which can be done any time from birth. Completing this will ensure you are invited to complete the Stage 2 Application when the enrolment process begins.
Our Year 7 intake is completed when your son is in Year 4. The first step is to complete the Stage 1 Application, which can be done any time from birth. Completing this will ensure you are invited to complete the Stage 2 Application when the enrolment process begins.
Our Year 7 Boarding intake is completed when your son is in Year 4. The first step is to complete the Stage 1 Application, which can be done any time from birth. Completing this will ensure you are invited to complete the Stage 2 Application when the enrolment process begins.
Our Year 9 Boarding intake is completed when your son is in Year 7. The first step is to complete the Stage 1 Application, which can be done any time from birth. Completing this will ensure you are invited to complete the Stage 2 Application when the enrolment process begins.
If you are unsure of your son's entry year, please use our Entry Year Calculator.
We don't have a published answer for that combination yet. Our Admissions team can tell you exactly what is available for that year level and entry year, and talk you through the next steps.
Entry Year Calculator
If you are unsure of your son(s) entry year, please enter his birth month and year to view his future enrolment Nudgee Entry Year.
How to Apply
Stage 1 Application: Open from birth
Stage 1 is the first step of the application process. This can be completed online at any time from birth until the Stage 2 Applications close for the intake. Stage 1 and 2 applications received after an intake closes or when a cohort is at capacity will be added to our waitlist.
Stage 2 Application Request
We will request further information via the Stage 2 application when your son’s intake process commences. For Year 5 entry, the application and interview process occurs when your son is in Year 3.
For Year 7 entry, the application and interview process occurs when your son is in Year 4.
For boarding entry, Year 7 intake commences in Year 4 and Year 9 intake commences in Year 7. Applications are considered until capacity in each cohort is reached.
Stage 2 applications received after an intake closes or when a cohort is at capacity will be added to our waitlist.
Interview
Once the Stage 2 application has been processed and considered, successful applicants will be invited to interview. Timelines for interviews vary depending on Entry Year and Boarding/Day Student status. These will be communicated by the Admissions team when the Stage 2 forms are requested.
Outcome
All applications are reviewed by the Principal following interviews. Letters of offer/waitlist/decline will be emailed following the interview. Enrolment offers are subject to the completion of paperwork and payment of the Enrolment Acceptance fee of $1,000 prior to the offer's expiry stated in the letter.
Waitlist
If you are applying from a year level outside of these main intake years or you have missed the cut-off, please complete the Stage 1 and 2 Applications as soon as possible so that we can add your son to our waitlist.
While on our waitlist, our Admissions team will reach out to you for updated school reports and to confirm your wish to remain on the waitlist. Please ensure you respond to these requests to keep his waitlist position current.