Whitefriars College is a Catholic secondary school for boys within the Archdiocese of Melbourne, dedicated to serving families seeking a Catholic education in the Carmelite tradition.

We invite you to learn more about our College by attending one of our Open Mornings or by contacting Rebecca Archer to discuss your enrolment application at 9872 8299 or enrolment@whitefriars.vic.edu.au.

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Enrolment Procedures

Year 7, 2026

The official Catholic Education Melbourne enrolment period for Year 7, 2026 has closed. However, you may still submit an application, and our Director of Enrolments will contact you regarding availability.

Year 7, 2027

• Friday, 15 August 2025 – Applications for Year 7, 2027 close.
• Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Year 7, 2027 enrolment interviews.
• Friday, 17 October 2025 – Offers of enrolment are sent to successful applicants. Schools are not permitted to notify families before this date, as per Catholic Education Melbourne guidelines.
• Friday, 7 November 2025 – Final date for parents to accept enrolment offers.

Enrolment is subject to parents/guardians accepting the conditions outlined in the following documents:

• Student Enrolment Policy 
• Terms and Conditions of Enrolment 
• Privacy Policy

Enrolment Priority Criteria

Whitefriars College prioritises enrolment for Catholic students, considering previous school history and parental support for the College’s ethos, policies, and procedures. We strive to accommodate students with diverse learning needs, including those requiring additional support for disabilities and gifted students.

Priority is given in the following order:

1. Brothers of current or former Whitefriars students.

2. Sons of Whitefriars alumni.

3. Catholic boys from a College Priority Parish who attend a Catholic primary school. The following primary schools are given preference:

   • Blackburn: St Thomas the Apostle Primary
   • Blackburn North: St Philip’s Primary
   • Blackburn South: St Luke the Evangelist School
   • Box Hill: St Francis Xavier Primary
   • Doncaster: St Gregory the Great Primary
   • Doncaster East: Ss Peter and Paul’s Primary
   • Donvale: Our Lady of the Pines Primary
   • Eltham: Our Lady Help of Christians Primary
   • Eltham North: Holy Trinity Primary
   • Mitcham: St John’s Primary
   • Montmorency: St Francis Xavier Primary
   • Park Orchards: St Anne’s Primary
   • Ringwood North: Holy Spirit Primary
   • Lower Templestowe: St Kevin’s Primary
   • Vermont: St James’ Primary

4. Catholic boys residing in a College Priority Parish who attend a non-Catholic primary school.

5. Catholic boys from outside the College Priority Parish (subject to availability).

6. Non-Catholic boys attending a Catholic primary school (subject to availability).

7. Non-Catholic boys from other schools (subject to availability).

Additionally, we receive applications from approximately 50 other Catholic and non-Catholic primary schools.

Application Process

Parents/guardians must provide:

• A completed Application for Enrolment signed by both parents/guardians (unless a court order states otherwise and is provided to the College).
• Supporting documents as requested.
• Payment of a non-refundable enrolment application fee.

Submitting an application does not guarantee enrolment.

Enrolments for Other Year Levels

Vacancies may be available in Years 8–12. Enrolment for these year levels is subject to an interview. To discuss availability, please contact the Enrolment Office.

Application for Enrolment

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