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We’re thrilled you are considering St Joseph’s Nudgee College for your son. Our College is a place where bonds of brotherhoods 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.
We understand that choosing a school is a big decision for any family, so we encourage you to reach out to us and we can answer any questions you may have.
We would love to be a part of your family’s journey.
Entry Points
Day student entry years are Year 5 and Year 7 only.
Boarding student entry years are mainly Year 7 to Year 10.
If your son's year level is currently waitlisted, please still consider applying. Family movement can occur across year levels and, therefore, vacancies do become available. If we have your details, we will contact you as soon as a position becomes available.
How to enrol
1. Submit Application
Submit Application for Enrolment with birth certificate online.
Please check the Latest Admissions Update located below before completing the application form.
All enrolment applications require a non-refundable $250 application fee via a credit card, the payment is required to accompany each application.
2. Enrolment Interview
Bulk interviews for students commencing Year 7 are conducted three years prior in March, and students commencing Year 5 are conducted two years prior in July.
3. Letter of Offer
All applications are reviewed by the Principal following interviews.
Letters of offer/waitlist/decline will be emailed within three working days of the interview (offers are valid for 21 days).
Upon acceptance of the offer a non-refundable enrolment fee of $1000 is payable.
4. Orientation Day
All new students attend the Orientation Day in August the year before commencing (or complete orientation with House Deans or Pastoral Care Tutors for mid-year entry)
Latest Admissions Update
Current as of 22 February 2024
Day student entry years are Year 5 and Year 7 only.
- Year 5 day students are in line with the Catholic Schools agreement (Please follow this link for further information). Applications close on 31 May two years prior to commencement. Applications received after this time will be waitlisted.
- Year 7 day student applications close on 15 February, three years prior to commencement. Applications received after this date will be waitlisted.
- Day student entry in other year levels is subject to availability, and all applications will be waitlisted.
Boarding student entry years are mainly Year 7 to Year 10.
Boarding applications are accepted for all year levels, subject to availability. The majority of boarding students will commence in Year 7.
For more than 130 years, boarding has been at the heart of Nudgee College, and we are committed to continuing to provide the opportunity for families from across rural, regional and remote Australia. Their sons need to live away from home to attend school.
2024 - waitlisting day and boarding
2025 - waitlisting day, minimal boarding positions available
2026 - waitlisting Years 6-12 day, accepting applications for Year 5, accepting applications for boarding
2027 - waitlisting Years 6-12 day, accepting applications for Year 5, accepting applications for boarding
2028 and beyond - accepting applications for day and boarding positions
Entry Year Calculator
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Deciding Year 5 or 7 Entry
At St Joseph’s Nudgee College, there are two main entry points for enrolment - Year 5 and Year 7.
Please review our Guide for Parents Deciding on Year 5 or 7 Entry.
Transferring Students into Year 11 and 12
All new applications for Year 11 and/or 12 for Nudgee College, please ensure you read the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) Transfer of Student Enrolment information.
This includes transferring students from Queensland, Interstate, VET Qualifications and Overseas Students.
Please contact the Admissions Office via email with a completed application form and all supporting documents.
General Collection Notice
This Collection Notice explains in general terms how we protect the privacy of the personal information you provide when you are enrolling your child or your child is enrolled at the College.