Enrolment

Update re in-zone enrolment interviews 7/8

Enrolment interviews will be held for in-zone students on 15-17 August (please note change of date) and in October for successful out-of-zone students. The child and at least one parent or caregiver must attend the enrolment interview.

In-zone applicants have been emailed the link to the online booking form (on 7/8). Should you be an in-zone applicant but have not received this email, please contact Enrolment Office Kim Lawrence on k.lawrence@avcol.school.nz

Please bring with you originals of the supporting documents provided in the online application. (This includes: the original birth certificate or passport, school report, proof of address, proof of citizenship/residence (if not born in NZ), proof of refugee status (if applicable)

Appointment bookings will open on this page in October for successful out-of-zone applicants.

"Students achieve well and take pride in their school.

- ERO

IN ZONE

Enrolling for this year (2023)

We welcome In Zone enrolments during the school year. Enrolment information can be collected from the main reception during office hours. When completed enrolment applications and supporting documents have been submitted, whānau will be contacted to schedule an enrolment interview.

Enrolling for next year (2024)

In Zone enrolments for 2024 are currently being accepted, and need to be submitted as soon as possible for successful enrolment. Scroll down to access our enrolment portal and fill out the online form (preferred), or come to our office to collect an enrolment form.

OUT OF ZONE

Enrolling for this year (2023)

Out of Zone enrolments are not being accepted for the 2023 academic year.

Enrolling for next year (2024)

Out of Zone applications for 2024 closed at 4pm on Wednesday 30 August, for the ballot on Wednesday 6 September. Whānau will be emailed the outcome of the ballot within three days.

Scroll down to access the online enrolment portal and fill out the form (preferred), or call in to our office to collect enrolment forms.

VIEW PROSPECTUS

OUR ZONE

All students who live within the Avondale College zone are eligible to attend.

OUT OF ZONE ELIGIBILITY

Avondale College currently is able to accommodate a certain number of students who live outside of our zone. Where the number of students exceeds the places available, a ballot will be held from the group with the lowest priority number according to the rules advised by the Ministry of Education.

The Government gives the following priority to out of zone enrolments in all schools:

Priority 1: Students enrolling for special programmes (Not applicable to Avondale College)

Priority 2: Siblings of currently enrolled students

Priority 3: Siblings of former students

Priority 4: Children of former students

Priority 5: Children of employees of Avondale College Board of Trustees.

Priority 6: All other applicants

CHECK ZONE

ENROLLING FOR 2024

The Avondale College online enrolment portal is now open.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The enrolment eform is best viewed on a computer screen rather than a mobile.

The following documents are required in order to successfully submit an enrolment application. Please ensure they are scanned, saved and ready to upload.

PROOF OF IDENTITY: Birth certificate (preferred) or passport
SCHOOL REPORT: Year 8 mid-year report
PROOF OF ADDRESS (if In Zone): Must be in the name of one of the caregivers and show the residential address of the student, ie: an electricity bill dated within one month of application date (preferred); OR Council rates statement or invoice; OR Tenancy agreement
IMMUNISATION INFORMATION (if possible)
IF NOT BORN IN NZ: Proof of citizenship/residence (passport, visa) and student visa
IF REFUGEE: Proof of refugee status
IF OUT OF ZONE PRIORITY 2-5: Proof to support this status - a copy of birth certificate of sibling or school photo (named) or report of parent.

We advise you to have these documents scanned (or digitally photographed) and saved on your computer before you begin the online application

If a document is more than one page, please save/upload these as one PDF (not as separate pages)
The following formats can be used: PDF, DOC, DOCX and JPG
If you are unable to complete the application online, please call in to our office Reception (Monday to Friday 8am-4pm) to collect paper enrolment forms.

OTHER INFORMATION
Please note that if any child is living with a guardian we will need to see evidence of guardianship. If a child is living with a caregiver, we will need evidence of residence and the Supplementary Enrolment Application Form must be completed.

Māori students should also complete an Iwi Affiliation Form (link below)

ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS

Appointment bookings will open on this page in October for successful out of zone applicants.

ACADEMIES
To apply for one of our Academy programmes (Sports Academy, Performing Arts Academy, Innovation Academy) once you have submitted your enrolment form, please fill out the separate Academy application form below.

Should you have any queries about enrolling at Avondale College, please do not hesitate to contact our office for further information, or email enrol@avcol.school.nz

IWI DECLARATION FORM

ENROL FOR 2024

Please click the appropriate button below to open the enrolment form for your child.

IN ZONE

Please apply as soon as possible.

IN ZONE YEAR 9

IN ZONE YEAR 10-13

Please note: all the supporting documents must be included for the application to be processed.

OUT OF ZONE

Applications closed at 4pm Wednesday 30 August.

ACADEMY PROGRAMMES for 2024

To apply for one of our Academy programmes, please fill out an online form by clicking the links below:

APPLY FOR SPORTS ACADEMY

APPLY FOR PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

APPLY FOR INNOVATION ACADEMY

Enrolment Interviews

Do I need to provide original documents?

Please provide copies or scans of the supporting documents with your application, then bring the original birth certificate (and passport/visa for students not born in New Zealand) when you come to your enrolment interview. We need to sight the original for our Ministry of Education documentation.
What is the likelihood of being accepted as an out of zone enrolment?

We take a number of out-of-zone enrolments each year depending on spaces available. Please make sure that you apply before the closing date to have the best chance in our ballot.
We are waiting for documentation (visa, school report)"

Please send in your application, but be aware that we will not be able to process it until we have these missing documents.
We are moving into the Avondale zone soon. Can we enrol our child now?

You cannot enrol as an in-zone applicant until you have proof of an in-zone address. You are welcome to submit an out-of-zone application.
My power bill isn’t in my name – it’s in the name of a family member or friend we live with

You must provide some sort of proof of address in order for us to process an in-zone enrolment – please discuss this with us.
When will I find out what class my child will be in?

Your child will find out their timetable/classes/teachers on their first day of school.
My child has a close friend – can they be in the same class?

This is a very large school and our entrance testing helps us to determine class placements, so we’re unable to take friendships into account for class placements.
My child is a high achiever. Does that give them a better chance of being accepted as an out-of-zone enrolment?

No. All applications received by the closing date go into our ballot.
My child has particular learning needs

Please discuss these with us at your enrolment interview so that we can consider the ways we will be able to support your child.
Do I need to buy a laptop/device?

Avondale College is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school. Students need to bring a fully charged laptop to school each day. We do have a number of loan devices available. Please contact the Dean for more information.
I’m concerned about my child’s anxiety/mental health/transition into high school.

Please discuss this with us at your enrolment interview, and request a referral to one of our guidance counsellors.