Enrolment

We welcome your interest in our school. We know that selecting a secondary school is a very important decision, and we will work with you to ensure you feel confident in your choice. Once an enrolment application is submitted, an acknowledgement email from the Enrolment Manager will be sent. Please note, an email is not generated immediately after submission.

2026 Year 9 Out-of-Zone Ballot

Applications close on Wed 22 July 2026.

2026 Years 10-13 Out-of-Zone Ballot

Applications close on Wed 14 October 2026.

Enrolment Acceptance

Upon acceptance of an application (in-zone students are guaranteed a place), the school will make contact to invite students to meet with a member of our Strategic Leadership Team to discuss their transition to Wellington College. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about our in-coming students, confirm their language option, and discuss their potential involvement in sporting and cultural activities. Students are welcome to ask questions at this meeting. The aim is to make the transition from primary/intermediate to secondary school as smooth and positive as possible.

Zoning for Wellington College

Enter your home address into the Ministry of Education’s ‘Education Counts’ tool to see if you are in zone for Wellington College.

If zoning is not clear for your residence, please contact Enrolments Manager, Lynda Woods. Email l.woods@wc.school.nz

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Open Mornings 2026

We would love for you to join us at one of our open mornings.

These are an opportunity for prospective students and their families to tour Wellington College facilities and meet the Senior Leadership Team.

Monday 15 June 2026 at 9.00 am

Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 9.00 am

Registration is not required. All students and their whānau are welcome to attend.

Public Notice

ENROLMENT FOR 2027 AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THIRTEEN SCHOOLS

AOTEA COLLEGE
● HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
● KAPITI COLLEGE
● MANA COLLEGE
● NEWLANDS COLLEGE
● ONSLOW COLLEGE
● OTAKI COLLEGE
● PARAPARAUMU COLLEGE
● TAWA COLLEGE
● WELLINGTON COLLEGE
● WELLINGTON EAST GIRLS’ COLLEGE
● WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE
● WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Consequent upon the passing of the Education Amendment Act 2000, the following matters are drawn to the attention of the parents of prospective students at the thirteen schools above.

Enrolment Process for 2027

 

 

 

 

Date Action
Wednesday 22 July 2026

Closing date for applications for Year 9 placements in 2027
Monday, 27 July 2026

 Ballot for placements in Year 9 in 2027 held at Wellington College
Thursday, 30 July 2026 Parents to be notified of the outcome of the ballot by this date
Thursday, 13 August 2026

Last date for acceptance of places offered via the ballot for out-of-zone applicants for Year 9 in 2027
Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Closing date for applications for Years 10 to 13 placements in 2027
Friday, 16 October 2026

 Ballot held if required for placements in Years 10 to 13 in 2027
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Parents to be notified of the outcome of the ballot by this date
Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Last date for acceptance of places offered via ballot for out-of-zone applicants for Years 10 to 13 in 2027

Applications

In-zone enrolment applications for 2027 may be made at any time during the year prior to the start of school. We request that these be submitted online by Wednesday 22 July 2026 to allow for curriculum planning and so that we can determine out-of-zone enrolment numbers.

All applications must have a copy of the student’s birth certificate (and passport if the student was born outside New Zealand).

In-zone applications must also provide a rates notice/tenancy agreement and a utility account to confirm in-zone status.

Students should remain within the College zone for at least two years from the time the student starts at the College. The College must be immediately notified of any change of address, within the zone.

The Out-of-zone Ballot for the 2027 Year 9 students will be held on Monday 27 July 2026 and parents will be notified in writing of the outcome on Thursday 30 July 2026. The number of students accepted through the ballot depends on the number of places available. This is determined by the number of in-zone enrolments.

All applications must have a copy of the student’s birth certificate (and passport if the student was born outside New Zealand).

Induction Day for Year 9 is held in December (date TBC). This is an opportunity for new students to meet key people and become familiar with our campus.

In-zone enrolment applications for 2027 may be made at any time during the year prior to the start of school, but should be submitted online by Wednesday 14 October 2026 to allow for curriculum planning and finalising of any out-of-zone enrolment numbers.

All applications must have a copy of the student’s birth certificate (and passport if the student was born outside New Zealand).

In-zone applications must also provide a rates notice/tenancy agreement and a utility account to confirm in-zone status.

Students should remain within the College zone for at least two years from the time the student starts at the College. The College must be immediately notified of any change of address, within the zone.

The Out-of-zone Ballot for Years 10 – 13 in 2027 will be held on Friday, 16 October 2026 and parents will be notified in writing of the outcome on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The number of students accepted through the ballot depends on the number of places available. This is determined by the number of in-zone enrolments.

Out-of-zone applications for Years 10 – 13, including current and previous brothers, and sons of old boys, must be submitted online no later than 4.00 pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

All applications must have a copy of the student’s birth certificate (and passport if the student was born outside New Zealand).