Out of catchment students must apply for a position in one or more Programs of Excellence by Friday 27 May 2022. 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 please:
Completed applications MUST be submitted in person to the Enrolments Officer. Applications will be accepted between 8am and 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
Incomplete or emailed applications will not be accepted.