At Marian Catholic College we aim to create an atmosphere and to teach in such a way that each individual is led to reach his/her full potential.

The relationships in our community are characterised by respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each person, by justice, love and sharing.

The College recognises the Church's particular mission to those in greatest need.

No Catholic student will be denied a place at the school because of the inability of their parents to pay fees.

In accordance with the general principles set by the Wagga Wagga Diocesan Catholic Education Commission, the following criteria for the acceptance of students into the school have been determined:

PRIORITIES:

1. Catholic children.

With regards to year 7 enrolments, priority will be usually given to students who attend Catholic primary schools.

Parents of these children should indicate that they support the involvement of their children in their own parish community, and accept the Catholic ethos and practices of the College.

2. Children of other religious traditions.

Parents of these children should indicate that they support the involvement of their children in their own faith communities, and accept the Catholic ethos and practices of the College.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

1. In relation to No 3 above, enrolments of non-Catholic students will be accepted as long as the proportion of non-Catholic pupils does not become so large as to affect the Catholic ethos of the school.

2. Where an application is made for a student who is currently attending another Catholic or local high school, or for a student entering Year 7 who has access to another Catholic Secondary School, the application will only be considered where it is judged that the student can be helped by attending Marian Catholic College in a way that is not possible at the student's present, or other available, school.

3. Integration students will be enrolled on the same basis as other students following an assessment involving the student’s parents, the college and the Catholic Schools Office, that the college can provide the facilities, resources and suitably trained staff to meet the student’s educational needs.

4. In accepting an offer of enrolment parents assume responsibility for all fees and charges as set out in the College prospectus. The College has a policy of fee remission depending on arrangements being made with the Bursar.