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 significant financial and personal decision for any family.
To assist you in this process, we encourage you to complete the Parent Budget Calculator below to help plan and prepare for your son’s enrolment. We recommend saving a copy of the spreadsheet to ensure a smoother process when completing your application.
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. Click the button below which will take you to our application portal.
Or why not book a tour, meet our Admissions team and see what Nudgee has to offer.
Stage 1 Application
Stage 1 applications are accepted from birth.
If you are applying for enrolment for more than one son, a separate application is required for each student. A non-refundable fee of $250 is charged per application.
Stage 2 Application
Day Students: Stage 2 applications are requested when your son is in Year 3 for Year 5 entry or Year 4 for Year 7 entry.
Boarding Students: Stage 2 applications are first requested when your son is in Year 4 for Year 7 entry or Year 7 for Year 9 entry. Early applications are encouraged.
The Stage 2 Application will request further information, including School Reports and other supporting documentation. A Stage 1 Application must be completed first in order to receive the Stage 2 Application form.
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.
Offer
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.
Orientation
As your son's start at Nudgee approaches, we will invite all new students to attend the following Orientation Days:
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 rest assured we will make subsequent offers as positions become available.
St Joseph's Nudgee College is pleased to consider applications from overseas students to attend the College. Nudgee College is registered in the State of Queensland as a provider in accordance with the conditions of Section 9 of the Education (Overseas Students) Act 1996.
Nudgee College registration details: The Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia trading as St Joseph's Nudgee College. CRICOS Code Registered Provider Number 00572G
Courses provided:
Important: It is recommended the parents or guardians of overseas students contact the Admissions Department prior to lodging an application to determine the availability of places.
It is also very important to understand the School’s English language requirement for entry, listed below. As Nudgee College has very limited assistance available for students who have limited English ability, this condition of enrolment will be strictly adhered to.