Nepean Christian School

Enrolment Overview

Nepean Christian School is an open-enrolment school, which means we enrol students of Christian faith, of other faiths and of no specific faith position, on the understanding that parents recognise that the school will teach from an authentic Christian basis. Our desire is to partner with parents, so it is important that families understand the faith-based position of the school.

Finding out more about the school

The best way to find out more about the school is to book a tour. During a tour, our principal, Dr Cameron Nunn, will show your family around the school and answer your questions. These interviews can take place weekdays, anytime during the term. Contact the school office to make an appointment. We also hold school open mornings with tours one Saturday per term.

Kindergarten enrolments

The best time to discuss a possible Kindergarten enrolment is 9-18 months out from the starting year. The school will organise a ‘school-readiness’ check to ensure children have the skills necessary to start school well. We can also make suggestions for preparing your child for Kindergarten.

As we only take a maximum of 24 students in each Kindergarten class, applications can exceed places. For that reason, we would encourage parents to secure their enrolment early.

Year 7 enrolments

As we are a K-12 school, most students move from Year 6 to Year 7. This means that there are only ever a limited number of spaces in Year 7. Parents considering enrolling their child in Year 7 should consider applying some years ahead and where available, securing a place as soon as it is available in primary school.

What to bring to a tour or interview

There is no need to bring anything to a school tour (although we encourage children to be present as well as parents). If there are significant learning needs, any medical advice helps us to make an assessment of what support can be offered by the school.

If you choose to lodge an application, you will need to provide: a birth certificate, your child’s last two reports (where applicable), NAPLAN reports (where applicable), and any other relevant information such as medical reports, visas etc. Our interview is a friendly ‘get-to-know-you’ discussion. It is not a series of academic tests.

Enrolment Process

Step 1: Download and complete the application form and gather your documentation. 

You can download the enrolment application form or request it from the school office. Parents complete the application form and send it to the school.

Applications cannot be processed until all of the following information has been received:

• Child’s birth certificate
• Last two school reports
• Last standardised testing results – NAPLAN (for students in Year 3 or above)
• Minister/pastor’s reference (if applicable)
• If your child has had any other assessments (e.g. speech therapy, occupational therapy, medical specialists etc) copies of the reports must be included with your application
• If there are legal orders relating to the child, please include a copy (originals must be brought to your interview).

You can submit your completed application by email.

Step 2: Attend an interview with our principal

We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for an enrolment interview with our principal. An interview with our Learning Support Coordinator may also be required.

All students applying to enter in Kindergarten will have a meeting with the Learning Support Coordinator to assess school readiness.

Step 3: Receive an offer

The school’s decision is conveyed to parents in written form. This will generally be within a fortnight of the meetings.

This decision may be:

• The offer of a position from a particular date
• The placement of the student on a waiting list
• The declining of enrolment.

Parents inform the school in writing of their intention to accept or decline the offer of enrolment by signing the Enrolment Acceptance form provided at the time of making the offer. If a family is new to the school, the enrolment deposit of $500 should accompany any acceptance of enrolment.