Catherine McAuley College Bendigo welcomes enrolment enquiries from all families who seek a Catholic education for their children in Bendigo and beyond. Our College is open and welcoming to all students, regardless of their background and needs, and will seek to do everything possible to accommodate.

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo strives for strong partnerships with the families and the parishes it serves. Families who choose to enrol their children at Catherine McAuley College do so on the understanding that they are expected to uphold and foster the Mercy Education Values of compassion, courage, hospitality, justice, respect and service. Families will be asked to recognise the importance of Religious Education for their children through supporting the prayer life and other religious celebrations and spiritual development opportunities.

Numbers for each class are set by the College administration in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (VCEMEA 2022) as approved by the Fair Work Commission. If there are vacancies the following priorities are observed:

• Capacity of the College to accept students;
• Catholic children who are attending a Catholic Primary School;
• Catholic children who are attending a local Primary School;
• Whether a sibling of the child is currently a student of the College;
• Non-Catholic children currently attending a Catholic Primary School;
• Other Christian children who attend a local Primary School;
• Other Christian children who reside outside the local area;
• Non-Christian children who attend a local Primary School;
• Non-Christian children who reside outside the local area.

Enrolment Process for Parents

1. Click on the Apply Online button here.
2. Read instructions on the Welcome page before commencing  your submission.
3. Ensure that you use accurate legal names, details and dates of birth so that we can effectively communicate with you throughout your enrolment journey.
4. Ensure you have PDF copies of the following documents on the device you are using to complete the application:
   • birth certificate
   • baptism certificate
   • Immunisation History Statement
   • copies of any Court Orders or Parenting Plans
   • for students born overseas, a copy of their passport, Visa, Immigration and citizenship documentation including Visa subclass and date of entry stamp.

Please note that applications cannot be processed without these documents.