General Enrolments
ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS
Applications for enrolment for 2027 are now open. Please click on the following LINK to register your interest in attending St Josephs and we will send you the necessary paperwork. The closing date for submission of full documentation is 3pm 11 September 2026.
2026 School Year
We do have limited spaces available for Preference Students in the younger year levels. Please contact the email below or call 03 352 8779 for information on 2026 spaces, and general enrolment information: - enrolments@stjopapa.school.nz
Preference Certificate
All enrolment applications require a Preference Certificate even if the child is not catholic. More information about the preference certificate is available on the Catholic Education Office website.
You can obtain the preference certificate from the office at St Gregory’s at 26 Cotswold Ave, Bishopdale. Parents need to make initial contact with Wilma Vertogen via email: pc@christchurchnorth.org.nz or call 03 359 1438.
Enrolment Priority
St Joseph’s School Papanui has implemented an enrolment scheme, that was developed by the Secretary for Education.
Under this scheme, first priority on enrolment places is given to preference
students for whom the school is reasonably convenient. A description of how
“reasonably convenient” is defined is contained in the scheme.
The enrolment of non-preference students is governed by the school’s Integration Agreement.
The enrolment scheme, which includes a description of the criteria that will apply to the selection of students in situations where there are more applications than there are places available may be viewed at the school office or by viewing the document attached to this article. The enrolment scheme is attached.
What to bring
When you submit the Enrolment Form for your child, please make sure that you include the child's:
Signed Preference Certificate
Birth certificate - We need to see and take a copy of the original document
Immunisation Details
Proof of entitlement to NZ education. I.E Birth Certificate NZ Passport or relevant visa
Proof of address - I.E. a utility bill.
Forms
Preference Certificate - Obtained at the Parish Office.