Key Dates

Stay informed and organised with our comprehensive list of key dates across the academic year.

Prospective families

Enrolment applications

Year 7 2026

Applications for Year 7 2026 enrolment are now open. To apply for enrolment, please complete the online application form.

Once your application is received, you will be invited to attend an interview with a member of Leadership. Interviews provide a welcoming and informative opportunity for your family to learn more about an education at St Patrick’s College and get a feel for our school.

Applications for Year 7 2026 enrolment close on 7 February, 2025.

Year 8 –12

We welcome applications for all year levels at any time. To apply for enrolment, please complete the online application form.

Once your application is received, you will be invited to attend an interview with a member of Leadership. Interviews provide a welcoming and informative opportunity for your family to learn more about an education at St Patrick’s College and get a feel for our school.

Scholarship applications & testing

Registration for our 2026 Scholarship program is now closed. Scholarship testing will be held on Saturday, 1 March 2025 from 8.30am-12.30pm. Registrations for the 2027 Scholarship program open in Term 3, 2025.

College tours

Term 1

Monday, 10 February, 9.30am

Monday, 24 March, 9.30am

Parent information sessions

An information session for families considering St Patrick’s College for their son in 2027 will be held on Thursday, 9 October 2025.

Student testing

Years 8-12 2025: Friday, 14 February 2025

Year 7 2026 (students currently in Grade 6): Saturday, 9 August 2025

Year 7 2026 Orientation Day

Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Current families

2025 Term Dates

Term 1

Years 7 & 12 Commence:  Thursday, 30 January

All Students Commence:  Friday, 31 January

Public Holiday:  Monday, 10 March

Classes Conclude:  Friday, 4 April

Term 2

Classes commence:  Tuesday, 22 April

Public Holidays:  Friday, 25 April (ANZAC Day) & Monday, 9 June (King’s Birthday)

Classes Conclude: Friday, 4 July

Term 3

All Students Commence:  Monday, 21 July

Boarders’ Exeat:  Monday, 18 August

Classes Conclude:  Friday, 12 September

VCE Practice Exams:  Monday, 15 September – Friday, 19 September

Term 4

All Students Commence:  Monday, 6 October

Boarders’ Exeat:  Monday, 3 November & Tuesday, 4 November (Melbourne Cup)

2026 Head Start:  Monday, 24 November – Friday, 5 December

Classes Conclude:  Friday, 5 December

Scholarship applications & testing

Registration for our 2026 Scholarship program is now closed. Scholarship testing will be held on Saturday, 1 March 2025 from 8.30am-12.30pm. Registrations for the 2027 Scholarship program open in Term 3, 2025.

College Tours

Gain insight into our community and culture, helping you make an informed decision about your boy’s secondary education.

Admissions

We welcome all enrolment enquiries and applications from families ready to embrace the faith-filled ethos of the College.