For an overview of Aquinas College, you can download a copy of our latest Prospectus here. If you would like further information on the College including curriculum outline and fees, please download a copy of our Enrolment Information Booklet.
A hard copy of the Prospectus is available from the College Registrar, please contact (03) 9259 3033 or registrar@aquinas.vic.edu.au. Should you have any questions concerning enrolment, please don't hesitate to contact our Registrar.
Enrolment opens at the commencement of the child's Grade 5 year and closes in the August of the same year. By October of that year, you will know where your child will be attending secondary school if you have applied at a Catholic Secondary school. Aquinas College does not have a waiting list as such for entry at Year 7.
Applications for enrolment in Year 7 2023 have now closed. Offers will be mailed to prospective families in October this year. Should you wish to make a late application for Year 7 2023, please email the College Registrar at registrar@aquinas.vic.edu.au.
Applications for Year 7 2024 will not open until February 2022.
The College is situated approximately 25 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne and sits on 30 acres of land in its own green belt with native vegetation and sports areas surrounding it on three sides.
Take a tour around the facilities and layout of the College.
While the College welcomes applications from non-Catholic families, it must be remembered that its first enrolment priority is to students from Catholic Parishes. It is important to note that Aquinas College has ten Priority Parishes that enrolment is prioritised by. Catholic families residing within these parish boundaries take precedence over any application placed from outside of these boundaries, even when those seeking enrolment from outside Parish boundaries are Catholic. Our Enrolment Policy is available below.
Applications for enrolment in Year 7 2023 have now closed. Offers will be mailed to prospective families in October this year. Should you wish to make a late application for Year 7 2023, please email the College Registrar at registrar@aquinas.vic.edu.au.
Applications for Year 7 2024 will not open until February 2022.
Please contact the Registrar on registrar@aquinas.vic.edu.au if you have any questions.
Enrolment Policy
Standard Collection Notice
Parents as Partners Policy
Enrolment for Year 7 2023 is now closed. Application for Year 7 2024 enrolment will open on 28th January 2022. Our College Prospectus is available to download here.
Letters of offer for 2023 will be mailed to the student's residential address, leaving the College in October 2021. Aquinas College only accepts applications for enrolment in the child's grade 5 year.
When enrolments have closed, the College Registrar and Principal spend time going through the applications and share lists with neighbouring Catholic Secondary Colleges (as instructed by Catholic Education Melbourne). This process ensures that each Catholic child only receives one offer from a Catholic secondary school. Letters of offer and/or non-offer will be sent to the student's residential address in December of your child's Grade 5 year.
Should an applicant be offered a place, there is a period of one week in which to accept the offer. To accept the offer, families need to complete the Enrolment Contract, Supplementary Enrolment paperwork, agree to the Terms and Conditions of enrolment as outlined in the letter of offer and pay the Capital Development Levy of $300 in full.
In the case where an applicant is not offered enrolment, should they wish to be placed on a waiting list, they need to return the appropriate paperwork to the College as soon as possible.
Once a place has been secured, further important dates for both parents and students will be forwarded in due course.
From time to time places become available at Aquinas at Years 8-12. To apply for enrolment:
The form, documents and proof of payment are to be mailed to the College or handed in at Main Reception. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. There is a waiting list for places at Aquinas College and entry is at the discretion of the Principal and in line with the Aquinas College Enrolment Policy Years 8 to 12. Enquiries to registrar@aquinas.vic.edu.au.
Aquinas College welcomes students from overseas countries who wish to study a high school program in Melbourne at Years 8-12, graduating with the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). On completion of Year 12, students are able to apply directly to university.
Aquinas has enrolment places for 30 students per year - these are currently from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. International students usually commence in Year 9, 10 or 11 and students live in homestay arranged by the College or with approved guardians. Great importance is placed on the care, safety and wellbeing of students who enrol at Aquinas College and dedicated staff are always available to respond to student needs.
For more information about the program, fees and enrolment forms, please contact the International Program Manager by emailing admissions@aquinas.vic.edu.au
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. Aquinas provides a range of opportunities for families to experience the College. Tours are generally held once a month from after our Open Day on March 20th 2022, commencing at 9.30am and conclude at approximately 11.30am. They consist of a brief introduction by the College Principal or Deputy Principal followed by a tour of our facilities conducted by student ambassadors while classes are in progress.
Please note that tours tend to book out long before the date of the tour, so be sure to secure your place early. The week prior to your tour an email will be sent to confirm your attendance. Numbers on tours are kept low to ensure the informality of the occasion, therefore bookings are essential. Private tours are not available.
College Tours will commence in 2022. Bookings are essential.
Aquinas College is located south of Ringwood’s business district. The College is within short walking distance of both Ringwood and Heathmont stations and is serviced by public buses. These buses drop and collect students either at the Great Ryrie Street bus bay located within College grounds or at one of the two stations. Approximately 50% of students rely on public transport to get to Aquinas.
For those students arriving by private transport, Aquinas has a pick-up and drop-off zone on the eastern side of the property in Great Ryrie St. Aquinas also caters for students cycling to the College and has bike racks sited around the property.
The public bus companies that service Aquinas students are generally one of the following: Invicta Bus Company and Ventura Bus Company (1300 VENTURA), and Transdev Bus Company (9856 1454) For specific bus routes and times please consult the Public Transport Journey Planner website or contact the bus company directly.
It is a clear expectation that all students at Aquinas wear the College uniform correctly and proudly.
College Uniform and Personal Appearance Policy
In Terms 1 and 4, full summer uniform is worn. In Terms 2 and 3, students wear full winter uniform. Aquinas College is fortunate to have formed a wonderful relationship with Spartan School Supplies over a number of years. Spartan supplies all facets of the uniform to our families. All items can be conveniently purchased on line or in store. The online facility includes the options of free home delivery for Aquinas families. Or pick up from the shop can be arranged.
Link to Current Uniform Price List
1/210–214 Canterbury Road
Bayswater North
(03) 9070 8284
spartanss.com.au
From Monday November 1st 2022, Spartan School World Bayswater North will be open:
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
First Saturday of the month 9.00am - 12.00pm
Important note: As per Government retail store regulations, customers need to be aware that in order to shop instore, official proof of a full Covid-19 vaccination is required for customers over 16 years of age. Children under 16 do not have to be vaccinated but must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. (Unless an exemption applies).
Online ordering with delivery is also available.