Points of Entry
Day students
Entrance to the College is in Year 5 and Year 7 for Day Boys.
Boarders
Boarding applications are welcome at any time for students seeking enrolment in Years 6–12.
Start your journey
Welcome to Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
We warmly invite your interest in Saint Ignatius' College Riverview, a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition for boys from Years 5 to 12. Our educational mission is to help young people discover and develop their unique God-given gifts and talents, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the world through positive global citizenship.
Waitlist
You may apply for a place at the College for your son any time from birth until September 1st when your son is in year 1, for a year 5 entry, and September 1st when your son is in year 3, for a year 7 entry. All applications received before the closing date for the requested year of entry are treated equally, with no chronological preference.
How applications are assessed
When considering applicants for enrolment, priority is given, though no placement is guaranteed, to the following in order of priority:
- Boys who have been baptised into the Catholic faith (exemptions may apply in boarding)
- Families engaged in active membership of a parish community
- Families whose values align with those of the College
- Siblings of current or past students
- Children of past students of the College
Each application assessment takes into account the student’s spiritual, academic, social and physical development, but no criterion is taken in isolation. The College considers the ‘whole person’ and selects applicants who appear best suited to the holistic schooling offered at the College.
Regis
Regis, our Junior Campus, houses our Year 5 and 6 students. Life for students at Regis is energising, engaging, rewarding and challenging. The Regis experience facilitates opportunities for students to become active in their faith formation, well-rounded, creative and ambitious young men.
Senior School
Our mission is to provide a well-rounded education for young men that inspires them to a lifelong development of their faith. This means they will seek understanding, strive for justice and commit to the service of others with discernment, conscience and courage.
Boarding
Our Boarding students overwhelmingly tell the story of becoming part of a large family when they join boarding at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview. We strive to develop young men of competence, conscience and compassion, striving always for excellence in all they do.
Bursary
Since the College was founded in 1880, we have had a financially-needs based Bursary Program. The Bursary program enables young men, from all walks of life, to receive a Jesuit education.
First Nations
The College actively commits to redressing the inequalities of access and educational outcomes by supporting First Nations students to their highest potential through the First Nations Program.
The College acknowledges and embraces the depth of culture and identity brought to us by the First Nations students and their families.
Special Education Inclusion Program
The SEIP (Special Education Inclusion Program) accommodates students with intellectual disabilities, offering mainstream integration opportunities based on the needs of the individual student.
Our Enrolment Process
If your son is on our waitlist, please advise the College of any change in contact details.
This will ensure that you receive notification of the next steps in the enrolment process.
01.
Waitlist Application
Parents may complete a Waitlist Application for their son any time from birth until September 1st when your son is in year 1, for a year 5 entry, and September 1st when your son is in year 3, for a year 7 entry.
02.
Enrolment Application
Shortly after the September cut-off, applicants on the waitlist will receive an Enrolment Application pack. All completed applications are reviewed by the Enrolment Committee.
03.
Advice of progression
In February of the following year, all applicants are notified whether their application has successfully progressed to enrolment interview.
04.
Interview Process
Prospective families are invited for an enrolment interview at the College in March with members of the College Excutive and staff leaders.
05.
Offer of Enrolment
Families who are successful in gaining a place at the College will receive a Letter of Offer and Enrolment Contract.
06.
Confirmation of Enrolment
On return receipt of a signed enrolment contract and payment of the enrolment fee, you will receive confirmation of your son's place at the College.
Come and Visit Us
Virtually
Welcome to a virtual tour of the College. Enjoy a fly through view of facilities around our 100-acre campus situated along the Lane Cove River.
Information Session and Tour
Twice each year we host an information Session and Tour Morning at the College. Prospective parents are invited to come along and chat with our team, experience the campus through a student-led tour, and enjoy morning tea.
Event details and booking links will be provided close to the event date.
The next Tour and Information Morning for Prospective Families will be held on Thursday 7th August 2025, 9am-12pm.
Boarding Tours
If you are interested in joining our Boarding community, we encourage and welcome all prospective families to come and visit the College. We perform individual boarding tours Monday to Friday during the school terms by appointment.
Bursary Program
The gift of education
Since the College was founded in 1880, the Bursary Program has extended the gift of a Jesuit education to families who otherwise may not have the means. The program is funded thanks to the generosity of donors and equips students with the skills and abilities to flourish at the College and beyond.
Applying for a bursary
We are accepting now for 2027 until 31 July 2025.
First Nations Program
The College actively commits to redressing the inequalities of access and educational outcomes by supporting First Nations students to their highest potential through the First Nations Program.
The College acknowledges and embraces the depth of culture and identity brought to us by the First Nations students and families.
First Nations Enrolments
2026 Enrolments: Applications close 13 May 2025
Scholarships Programs
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Application for Enrolment
Enrolment Enquiries
For all enrolment enquiries, please click this link and a member of our Enrolments Team will be in contact with you in due course.
Waitlist Application
To place your son on the waitlist, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Schedule of Fees
To view the current fee schedule please click the button below.
Key Enrolment Dates
Boarding Enrolments
Years 6-12
Welcome at any time
Day School Year 5 & 7
2029 Enrolments
Waitlist closes 1 September 2025
Bursary Enrolments 7-12
2027 Enrolments
Applications close 31 July 2025
First Nations Enrolments
2026 Enrolments
Applications close 13 May 2025
