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Pembroke welcomes applications for our Early Learning Centre all the way through to Year 12.

Application Process

Step 1 - Application

Complete an form

Step 2 - Offers

Offers for places are made on or after 1 March two years preceding entry.

Offers are made for our intake year levels of ELC, Reception, Year 5, Year 7, Year 8 and Year 10 and all Boarding applicants in Years 7 to 12. For all other year levels, offers are made as places become available.

Families who do not receive an offer are retained on our waitlist. Additional offers are made outside of the main offer round as places become available in line with our . Our waitlist constantly changes, and to avoid disappointment, we encourage families to apply as early as possible.

Step 3 - Acceptance

Acceptance of an offer is required to secure a place. A contractual agreement is entered into with the School and there is a requirement to pay an Admissions Fee and Tuition Bond.

Step 4 - Commencement

New students are always warmly welcomed to our vibrant School community. We provide a tailored transition and orientation program to support the best start possible for our students.

Year Level Calculator

To calculate your child's year of entry, please select their date of birth.

Please note that this calculator is based on students commencing Reception in the year they turn 5 prior to 1 May.

Students born from 1 May commence in Reception the following year.

Entry Points

We offer four main intakes for admission: Early Learning Centre, Reception, Year 5 and Year 7. We also offer smaller intakes in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. Places in other year levels are offered as they become available.

Boarding applications are welcomed in all year levels from Year 7 to 12, and priority is given to Boarding students on our waitlist.

FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions about applying to Pembroke:

How can I visit Pembroke?

We warmly invite you to experience Pembroke for yourself by attending an Open Day, Small Group or Personal Tour.

For more information and to register, click here.

What is your Admissions Policy, how do you select students?

Pembroke is a non-selective day and boarding school. We offer places based on date of application, with priorities for old scholars, current siblings, children of staff, Boarding and our Intensive English Pembroke Connect Program. For more information, view our or contact our Admissions Department.

When will my child start school?

Please refer to our Year Level Calculator above.

How far in advance should we apply?

We recommend families who are interested in their children attending Pembroke apply as soon as possible. We offer places based on date of application, with priorities for old schoalrs, current siblings, children of staff, Boarding and our Intensive English Pembroke Connect Program.

Is it too late to apply?

Applications remain open at all times, and we are able to add families to our waitlist. Some places may become available throughout the year. We also welcome families transferring from overseas or interstate and understand the start time for these families is quite often during the school year.

How do we apply?

Please complete an application form for each child.

On receipt of the completed application and accompanying $110 application fee, your child’s name will be placed on our waitlist for the year level and year of entry.

Please note that completion of an application to Pembroke does not guarantee enrolment for your child.

Can I specify an entry year other than one of the intake years?

You may nominate any year level for entry; however, please note there is no guarantee a place will become available.

I have received an email asking for confirmation of interest for my child to attend Pembroke in the future. Does this mean a place is available?

Approximately two years before entry, we send an email to families on our waitlist. This is to re-confirm a family’s intention of enrolling their child at Pembroke should a place be offered to them. We ask that families indicate their preference via online form. Once we receive these completed forms, we update our registration lists and offer positions according to our .

It is very important that you advise your intention at this stage.

Please note: It is important for you to advise any change of contact details – please ensure you keep your email address up to date.

What is my child’s position on the waitlist?

Each year level has its own waitlist, which can vary in length depending on whether it is an intake year or not. We do not advise a child’s position on the waitlist at any point in time, as the list changes constantly as families change their preferences.

Are there Scholarships available?

Pembroke offers a range of Scholarships and Bursaries. Click here for more details.