St Rita’s College enrols girls from Years 5 – 12. Founded on the charism of Nano Nagle and inspired by the Presentation Sisters, St Rita's College is a faith community that provides a Catholic education for young women. Our student body is rich and varied and students from diverse religious backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Parents enrolling their daughters at St Rita's accept the College’s expectations in terms of student attendance at formal religious education lessons and religious exercises as outlined in the College Mission Statement.

The College's main enrolment intake years are Year 5 and Year 7, with the greatest number of places being offered for Year 7 entry. Applications for Year 5 and Year 7 must be made online and are accepted from the time your daughter starts Prep and close on the 3rd Friday in January of Year 4.   

Applications for both the Year 5 and Year 7 entry are considered at the same time. This means that families are required to indicate their preferred entry year.

Enquiries for all year levels are welcome, however these are subject to limited availability. Students applying to enter in years outside of Year 5 and Year 7 are encouraged to contact our Admissions Team to check the availability of places in your requested year level. 

St Rita’s College accepts applications from the time your daughter commences in Prep. 

Applications for Year 5 and Year 7 entry open when your daughter is in Prep and close on the third Friday in January of Year 4.

Please ensure you have submitted an online enrolment application by the closing date for your daughter to be considered. Applications received after the closing date for Year 5 and Year 7 entry will be placed in our enrolments wait pool.

Enquiries for all year levels are welcome throughout the year, however these are subject to limited availability.

Students applying to enter the College in years outside of Year 5 and Year 7 are encouraged to contact our Admissions Team to check the availability of places in your requested year level prior to submitting an application. An online enrolment application must be completed to be considered for the wait pool.

A non-refundable enrolment application of $200.00 is required at the time of application.

Visit our Fees page for information on College fees and payments.

All applications are subject to a thorough review process guided by our Enrolments Policy.

St Rita’s continues to build a rich tapestry of heritage and we abundantly welcome new family associations each year. In the determination of placements preference will generally be given in the following order of priority: 

1. Siblings of current or past students
2. Daughters of past students
3. Catholic students
4. Students who belong to other faith traditions
5. The College’s ability to cater for the specific talents and needs of each student.

All offers of enrolment at the College will be made subject to consideration of the information contained in the Enrolment Application and an interview with a member of the College Leadership Team.

Invitations for Year 5 and Year 7 enrolment interviews will be made in writing and commence during Term 4 when your daughter is in Year 3. Interviews may continue into Year 4, term 1. Successful applications will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time.

Interviews for students seeking entry into years other than Year 5 and Year 7 will be conducted throughout the year subject to available places within the desired entry year level. Families will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time to meet with members of the College Leadership Team.

Offers for Year 5 and Year 7 entry 

Offers of enrolment will be made in writing early in Term 1 when your child is in Year 4. 

Offers for Year 6, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 entry

Out of intake applications are addressed on a case by case basis and offers are made in writing throughout the year.

Enrolment Contract and Enrolment Fee

If an offer of enrolment is made, parents will be asked to confirm their acceptance by paying an Enrolment Fee. This sum is payable as a single payment of $1,200 on acceptance. You will also be asked to digitally sign and return the Enrolment Contract. In the event of a cancellation, enrolment deposits are non-refundable.

Commencement Deposit

In the year prior to your child starting at St Rita’s College, you will be asked to pay a Commencement Deposit of $1,000.00. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, however, it will be deducted from your first term’s tuition fees.

All Offers of Enrolment specify a specific commencement year. If you choose to decline this offer you can request to be placed in our enrolments wait pool for future vacancies in other years. As vacancies become available the College will make subsequent offers in line with our Enrolment Policy. 

If you receive an offer for Year 5, there is no guarantee a position will be available in Year 7 as applications for both the Year 5 and Year 7 intake are considered at the same time. 

Each year the College receives a high number of applications for limited positions and unfortunately we are unable to accommodate everyone. If your daughter does not receive an offer you can request to be placed on our enrolments wait pool. As vacancies become available the College may make subsequent offers in line with our Enrolment Policy. 

What happens if my daughter does not receive a Year 5 offer?

Applications for both the Year 5 and Year 7 entry are considered at the same time. In the event the College is not able to offer your daughter a Year 5 position, your daughter will be considered for a Year 7 position. As vacancies become available the College will make subsequent offers in line with our Enrolment Policy.

Through thoughtful curriculum design and teaching practices, each student’s individual requirements are acknowledged and addressed. We are committed to embracing and supporting the diverse learning profiles of our students, including those with disabilities. A dedicated team of inclusive education staff, including specialist teachers and teacher aides, collaborate closely with classroom teachers to provide targeted support and reduce barriers to learning and assessment. Through this collaborative approach, we aim to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve both personal and academic success.

For high-achieving learners, we offer a dynamic range of High Potential Learning and Extension programs designed to extend, enrich, and inspire.  Students can engage in Extension Mathematics and Extension Humanities classes, which challenge them to think deeply, solve complex problems, and explore big ideas beyond the standard curriculum.

Scholarships

St Rita's College does not offer scholarships.

Bursaries

The St Rita’s College Bursary program supports education opportunities for incoming students from families who, without financial assistance, would not be able to afford a St Rita’s College education. Further information can be found here.

If you are a current St Rita's College family experiencing financial hardship please contact the Director of Business and Finance on 38621615.

College Tours provide a wonderful opportunity for families to experience the vibrancy of our St Rita's College community first hand as you explore our campus and learn more about our College offerings. Throughout the year numerous tours are conducted. To secure your spot on a College Tour that suits your family please register via our website. 

Information on College Tours and our annual Open Day are available via our website.

If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, College tours or require support to complete and online enrolment application, please contact our Admissions Team via enrol@stritas.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3860 7186.

Please advise our Admissions Team of any changes to your contact details or enrolment circumstances.