Parade College prides itself on inclusiveness and welcomes students of all learning abilities, nationalities and faiths. We welcome enquiries and enrolments from students in their Year 4 and 5 Primary School years for Year 7 entry, as well as those currently in secondary school for entry in later year levels.
Applications for Year 7 are processed when students are in Year 5 in accordance with the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) enrolment procedure.
Step 1: Book a tour, visit our campuses, meet our students and staff. Explore our facilities and experience Parade College.
Step 2: Complete the online Enrolment Application, including payment of the $100 non-refundable application fee.
Step 3: Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend an Enrolment Interview with Parade College staff.
Step 4: Successful applicants will be offered a place at the Parade College.
Step 5: Families accept the offer to join Parade College and ensure payment of the non-refundable $500 Family Enrolment Contribution.
Enrolment applications for Year 7 2028 close on Friday 14 August 2026 in line with the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) dates.
Friday 14 August 2026 - Year 7 2028 applications close for current Year 5 students
Friday 16 October 2026 - Proposed offers and non-offers are sent to families
Friday 6 November 2026 - Final date for parents/carers to accept offer
Applications for Years 8 -12 enrolments can be made at anytime throughout the year to be waitlisted. As this waitlist is frequently reviewed, in preparation, applicants may then be invited for an interview. Upon an opening being identified, candidates are then progressed to the Principal for consideration. All final decisions relating to enrolment placements, rests solely with the Principal.
Step 1: Book a tour, visit our campus, meet our students and staff. Explore our facilities and experience Parade College.
Step 2: Complete the online Enrolment Application, including payment of the $100 non-refundable application fee.
Step 3: Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend an Enrolment Interview with Parade College staff.
Step 4: Applicants will be placed on the waitlist.
Step 5: Contact will be made with the student’s current school.
Step 6: Offers of places will be made as soon as a vacancy arises.
Step 7: Families accept the offer to join Parade College and ensure payment of the non-refundable $500 Family Enrolment Contribution.
In order for Parade College to make fair and informed decisions relating to enrolments, it is important that families follow all steps in the enrolment process as set out below and meet the relevant deadlines. We encourage all families to read the information below carefully and to visit the College prior to submitting an application.
In assessing Enrolment Applications, the College will take into account the following set criteria in accordance with the Enrolment Policy:
It is a requirement of enrolment at Parade College that families have read, understood and agree to our policies, including:
Please phone our Enrolments Office on (03) 9468 3300 or email enrol@parade.vic.edu.au if you would like any assistance.
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