Out of catchment students must apply for a position in one or more Programs of Excellence which have now closed for 2024. Applications for enrolments commencing Year 7 in 2025 will open on Tuesday 16 April 2024. A non-refundable application processing fee of $250 applies for all out of catchment applications.
Places in our Programs of Excellence are merit based and open to students entering Year 7 the following year. Applicants can reside in the local catchment (no fee applies) or live out of catchment. Programs of Excellence are the only enrolment pathway for out of catchment students.
The only exception is our Program of Excellence in Instrumental Music. This program is only for out of catchment enrolments. Applicants can be for any year level, but must demonstrate exceptional musical talent in their selected instrument. Places are strictly limited and subject to availability.
Mansfield State High School offers the following Programs of Excellence:
Students who apply for entry under a Program of Excellence must have school reports that reflect continued excellence in academia, behaviour and effort.
Out of catchment students will be enrolled after:
- attending an open day
- submitting an enrolment application and applying for a place in a Program of Excellence
- paying the non-refundable $250 enrolment processing fee
- attending an interview with the Executive Principal
- accepting an offer for a Program of Excellence.
Enrolment applications
Before submitting an out of catchment enrolment for Year 7 in 2025:
To submit an enrolment application please complete the Year 7 Application Pack.
Completed applications MUST be submitted in person to the Enrolments Officer. Applications will be accepted between 8.00am and 2.30pm Monday to Friday from Tuesday 16 April through until Friday 24 May 2024. Applications for out of catchment enrolments cannot be accepted after the Programs of Excellence applications are closed.
Incomplete or emailed applications will not be accepted.