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

The 2026 Year 9 out-of-zone ballot has closed.

2026 Years 10-13 Out-of-Zone Ballot

The 2026 Years 10-13 out-of-zone ballot has closed.

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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Public Notice

ENROLMENT FOR 2026 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 2026

 

 

 

 

Date Action
Wednesday 23 July 2025 Out-of-zone/current brothers/previous brothers/sons of Old Boys’ applications for Year 9 students for 2026 close at 5pm
Monday, 28 July 2025 Ballot for placements in Year 9 in 2026 held at Wellington College
Thursday, 31 July 2025 Parents to be notified of the outcome of the ballot by this date
Thursday, 14 August 2025 Last date for acceptance of places offered via the ballot for out-of-zone applicants for Year 9 in 2026
Monday 13 October 2025 Closing date for applications for Years 10 to 13 placements in 2026
Friday, 17 October 2025 Ballot held if required for placements in Years 10 to 13 in 2026
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Parents to be notified of the outcome of the ballot by this date
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 Last date for acceptance of places offered via ballot for out-of-zone applicants for Years 10 to 13 in 2026

Applications

In-zone enrolment applications for 2026 may be made at any time during the year prior to the start of school. We request that these be submitted online by Wednesday 23 July 2025 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 2026 Year 9 students will be held on Monday 28 July 2025 and parents will be notified in writing of the outcome on Thursday 31 July 2025. 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 will commence on Wednesday 3 December at 9.00 am. This is an opportunity for new students to meet key people and become familiar with our campus.

In-zone enrolment applications for 2026 may be made at any time during the year prior to the start of school, but should be submitted online by Monday 13 October 2025 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 2026 will be held on Friday, 17 October 2025 and parents will be notified in writing of the outcome on Wednesday 22 October 2025. 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 Monday 13 October 2025.

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