Carey Baptist Grammar School vs Genazzano FCJ College

	C Carey Baptist Grammar School Melbourne, Australia	G Genazzano FCJ College Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$200 - 50,784	Fees / year A$16,390 - 38,259
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Australian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,344	Pupils 966
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1923	Opened 1889
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Carey Baptist Grammar School operates across two Melbourne campuses: Kew (ELC–Year 12) at 349 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101, and Donvale (ELC–Year 6) at 9 Era Court, Donvale VIC 3111. The Kew campus sits in Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs, about 8 kilometres from the CBD. It is accessible by public transport and private school bus routes. Carey also uses the Bulleen Sports Complex and outdoor education sites such as Camp Toonallook (Banksia Peninsula) and Mission Beach for Carey Zero.	Location Genazzano FCJ College is located at 301 Cotham Road, Kew 3101, Victoria, Australia. The college sits in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Kew. It is well served by transport options with an interchange for private bus services at Sackville Street, Kew, and direct access to PTV buses, trams and trains in the area.
Stages	Stages Kew campus: Early Learning Centre, Junior School (Prep–Year 6), Middle School (Years 7–9), Senior School (Years 10–12). Donvale campus: Early Learning to Year 6.	Stages Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12; Junior School (Prep–Year 6); Senior School (Years 7–12).
School type	School type independent co-educational day school	School type Catholic FCJ College, a girls' school offering day and boarding options.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Development staff support any student who has a genuine difficulty with their learning, including literacy and numeracy.	Additional learning support Learning Diversity supports student learning, including gifted and talented provision; Program Support Group (PSG) meetings; differentiation and collaboration with families, teachers, and support staff.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Australia	Country affiliation Australia (Victoria).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Baptist	Religious affiliation Catholic (in the FCJ tradition).
School day structure	School day structure Classes start at 8.20am. Daily timetable includes Period 1 (8.20am–9.35am), Period 2 (9.40am–10.55am), Recess (10.55am–11.15am), Period 3 (11.20am–12.35pm), Community Time (12.40pm–1.05pm), Lunch (1.05pm–1.45pm), Period 4 (1.50pm–3.05pm). Co-curricular activities run after official classes on most days (roughly 3.05pm–5.00pm).	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Private school bus routes are available; the Kew campus is accessible by public transport and private bus routes.	Bus service details Private School Bus Service is operated by Panorama Coaches with an interchange at Sackville Street, Kew; routes include Kangaroo Ground, Diamond Creek, Mernda and Reservoir. Afternoon buses depart at 4:00 pm and return in alternating sequences. PTV School Buses (Kinetic) offer additional routes; direct Genazzano lines include 548 (Kew to Bundoora), 207 (Kew to Doncaster) and 609 (Kew to Fairfield). The campus is also directly served by tram lines 109, 72, 16 and 48 and near Camberwell Station for rail links.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee: AUD 200 per student (payable when submitting an application; non-refundable and non-transferable). - Enrolment fee (on offer): AUD 1,800 per student to confirm enrolment (non-refundable and non-transferable). - Tuition deposit: AUD 2,000 payable on entry into three- and four-year-old Kindergarten, Preparatory, Year 5 and Year 7; this deposit is credited to the April school fee account in the nominated year (or to the Prep year account for Kindergarten entrants) and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Tuition fees and compulsory annual charges by year group (local students) — annual totals and per-term amounts Notes: Compulsory Fees comprise the Tuition Fee plus the Consolidated Fee (and any taxable portion of that fee), the Digital Device Rental (where applicable) and State Tax & Surcharges. Compulsory Fees (ELC–Year 11 and Years Prep–11) are billed in four equal instalments; Year 12 tuition and State Tax & Surcharges are billed over three instalments and Year 12 Consolidated Fee / Digital Device Rental are billed over two instalments (50% in January and 50% in April). All figures in Australian dollars. - Preparatory — Tuition: AUD 27,560; Consolidated Fee: AUD 684; Digital Device Rental: AUD 150; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 30,154. Per term (four instalments): AUD 7,538.50. - Year 1 — Tuition: AUD 32,576; Consolidated Fee: AUD 900; Digital Device Rental: AUD 360; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 35,596. Per term: AUD 8,899.00. - Year 2 — Tuition: AUD 32,576; Consolidated Fee: AUD 880; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 16; Digital Device Rental: AUD 360; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 35,592. Per term: AUD 8,898.00. - Year 3 — Tuition: AUD 32,576; Consolidated Fee: AUD 1,228; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 56; Digital Device Rental: AUD 360; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 35,980. Per term: AUD 8,995.00. - Year 4 — Tuition: AUD 36,344; Consolidated Fee: AUD 1,420; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 60; Digital Device Rental: AUD 700; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 40,284. Per term: AUD 10,071.00. - Year 5 — Tuition: AUD 36,344; Consolidated Fee: AUD 1,748; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 84; Digital Device Rental: AUD 620; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 40,556. Per term: AUD 10,139.00. - Year 6 — Tuition: AUD 36,344; Consolidated Fee: AUD 2,048; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 332; Digital Device Rental: AUD 668; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 41,152. Per term: AUD 10,288.00. - Year 7 — Tuition: AUD 39,716; Consolidated Fee: AUD 1,900; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 188; Digital Device Rental: AUD 920; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 44,484. Per term: AUD 11,121.00. - Year 8 — Tuition: AUD 41,276; Consolidated Fee: AUD 2,420; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 360; Digital Device Rental: AUD 900; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 46,716. Per term: AUD 11,679.00. - Year 9 — Tuition: AUD 41,276; Consolidated Fee: AUD 2,200; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 148; Digital Device Rental: AUD 880; State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 46,264. Per term: AUD 11,566.00. - Year 10 — Tuition: AUD 41,276; Consolidated Fee: AUD 6,200 (includes Carey Zero program); Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 628; Digital Device Rental: AUD 920 (HP) or AUD 900 (Mac); State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: approximately AUD 50,784 (using HP device) or AUD 50,764 (using Mac). Per term (four instalments): approximately AUD 12,696.00 (HP) or AUD 12,691.00 (Mac). - Year 11 — Tuition: AUD 42,660; Consolidated Fee: AUD 1,096; Consolidated Fee (taxable supply): AUD 0; Digital Device Rental: AUD 900 (HP) or AUD 1,132 (Mac); State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total: AUD 46,416 (HP) or AUD 46,648 (Mac). Per term: AUD 11,604.00 (HP) or AUD 11,662.00 (Mac). - Year 12 — Tuition: AUD 42,660; Consolidated Fee: AUD 1,098; Digital Device Rental: AUD 880 (HP) or AUD 1,128 (Mac); State Tax & Surcharges: AUD 1,760. Total compulsory annual amounts: AUD 46,398 (HP) or AUD 46,646 (Mac). Billing for Year 12 differs: - Tuition and State Tax & Surcharges are billed in advance over three instalments (October, January, April). Example: tuition + state tax (AUD 42,660 + AUD 1,760 = AUD 44,420) divided by three = AUD 14,806.67 per instalment. - Consolidated Fee and Digital Device Rental are billed over two accounts (50% in January and 50% in April). Example: Consolidated Fee AUD 1,098 → AUD 549 in January and AUD 549 in April; Device rental (HP AUD 880) → AUD 440 in January and AUD 440 in April. Early Learning Centre (ELC) — Kew campus (annual total and per-term amounts) - Three-year-old group — Two full days: Tuition AUD 13,500; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 704. Compulsory annual total AUD 14,204. Per term (four instalments): AUD 3,551.00. - Three-year-old group — Three full days: Tuition AUD 20,260; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,056. Compulsory annual total AUD 21,316. Per term: AUD 5,329.00. - Four-year-old group — Three full days: Tuition AUD 20,260; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,056. Compulsory annual total AUD 21,316. Per term: AUD 5,329.00. - Four-year-old group — Four full days: Tuition AUD 27,020; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,408. Compulsory annual total AUD 28,428. Per term: AUD 7,107.00. - Five full days: Tuition AUD 33,776; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total AUD 35,536. Per term: AUD 8,884.00. Early Learning Centre (ELC) — Donvale campus (annual total and per-term amounts) - Two full days: Tuition AUD 11,792; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 704. Compulsory annual total AUD 12,496. Per term: AUD 3,124.00. - Three full days: Tuition AUD 17,692; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,056. Compulsory annual total AUD 18,748. Per term: AUD 4,687.00. - Four full days: Tuition AUD 23,596; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,408. Compulsory annual total AUD 25,004. Per term: AUD 6,251.00. - Five full days: Tuition AUD 29,496; State Tax & Surcharges AUD 1,760. Compulsory annual total AUD 31,256. Per term: AUD 7,814.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: Compulsory Fees (ELC–Year 11 and Prep–Year 11) are issued in four equal instalments (October, January, April and July accounts) with payment due dates typically about one month after the account is emailed. Year 12 Tuition and State Tax & Surcharges are billed over three instalments (October, January and April); Year 12 Consolidated Fee and Digital Device Rental are billed over two instalments (50% in January and 50% in April). Specific invoice issue dates and due dates are listed in the school fee schedule and the school calendar. Late fee: Fees not paid by the due date incur a non-reversible late fee of AUD 125. For ongoing payment-plan arrangements, the school recommends (and provides contact details for) an external school-fee management service (Edstart). Withdrawal, cancellation and refund information - Enrolment fee and tuition deposit are non-refundable and non-transferable. A tuition deposit that is not applied (if the student does not commence in the nominated year) is forfeited. Cancelled or deferred enrolments forfeit the tuition deposit. - Withdrawal: One term's written notice to the Admissions Office is required for permanent withdrawal. If the required notice is not received, a fee equivalent to one half of a term's fee is payable. Specific notification deadlines for intended leaving dates are set out in the Fee Schedule. Other costs and typical additional charges - School uniform (compulsory Prep–Year 12): indicative cost for a new uniform AUD 900–1,000 (second-hand uniform options are available). - School books: up to about AUD 450 per annum (booklists published annually). - Additional/optional charges: items outside the standard program are charged separately, for example individual music tuition, participation in rowing, selective trips and camps, elective excursions, unreturned library books and similar extras. Student travel insurance for excursions more than 100 km from the Kew campus is included in fees; other insurances (personal items, instruments) are the family's responsibility. - Family discount: Families with three or more siblings concurrently full-time from four‑year‑old Kindergarten to Year 12 are eligible for a 20% discount on Tuition Fees only for the third and subsequent students. Fee payment options - Cash payments are not accepted. Preferred payment method: BPAY (Biller Code 3418; use your account number as the reference). Cheques accepted (payable to Carey Baptist Grammar School Ltd) with account number noted on the back. Credit card payments (Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay and American Express) can be made in person at the Accounts Office (over‑the‑counter payments incur a surcharge); credit card payments cannot be accepted by phone, email or by written authority. Online American Express payments are supported via the school's Amex payment portal. Direct Debit arrangements can be organised through the Accounts Office (fees are normally deducted approximately 10 days prior to each due date). For payment-plan assistance (Edstart) or any billing enquiries contact the school Accounts/Fees Office. Late-payment recovery may include reasonable recovery steps up to legal action as per the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Domestic (local) application fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable). - Domestic confirmation fee (on acceptance): AUD 1,500 (P–12) or AUD 750 (ELC); the confirmation fee is non-refundable or transferable as stated in the enrolment terms. - International application fee: AUD 500 (non-refundable). International confirmation fee: AUD 1,500 (non-refundable). International enrolment deposit: AUD 3,500 (refundable on exit subject to conditions). Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and monthly instalment where shown) Note: Annual figures below are the Total Tuition Fees and Levies published for 2025; per-term figures are calculated by dividing the published annual total by four (per-term amounts shown as the College does not list a separate per-term schedule). Monthly instalments are the published 10-month instalment amounts where provided. All figures are in Australian dollars (AUD). - ELC 3 (3 days per week): Annual total AUD 16,390 — Per term (calculated) AUD 4,098 — Monthly instalment (10 months) AUD 1,639. - ELC 3 (4 days): Annual total AUD 21,359 — Per term (calculated) AUD 5,340 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,136. - ELC 3 (5 days): Annual total AUD 24,755 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,189 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,475. - ELC 4 (3 days): Annual total AUD 17,426 — Per term (calculated) AUD 4,357 — Monthly instalment AUD 1,743. - ELC 4 (4 days): Annual total AUD 22,129 — Per term (calculated) AUD 5,532 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,213. - ELC 4 (5 days): Annual total AUD 25,951 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,488 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,595. - Prep – Year 3: Annual total AUD 23,120 (Tuition plus Technology/Other Levies) — Per term (calculated) AUD 5,780 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,312. - Year 4: Annual total AUD 26,658 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,665 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,666. - Year 5 – 6: Annual total AUD 27,448 — Per term (calculated) AUD 6,862 — Monthly instalment AUD 2,745. - Year 7 – 8: Annual total AUD 33,777 — Per term (calculated) AUD 8,444 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,378. - Year 9: Annual total AUD 38,210 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,553 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,821. - Year 10: Annual total AUD 38,259 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,565 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,826. - Year 11: Annual total AUD 38,012 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,503 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,801. - Year 12: Annual total AUD 38,136 — Per term (calculated) AUD 9,534 — Monthly instalment AUD 3,814. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition fees are invoiced in advance in November for the following school year. Families must choose either: (1) Annual Payment — in full by 29 November (attracts a 3% early payment discount), or (2) Monthly Payment — ten (10) equal payments on the 15th of each month from November to August. - Boarding fees are billed at the commencement of the school year and must be paid either in full by 15 February or by monthly payments (10 instalments) from February to November. - Late payment administrative charge: AUD 250 will be charged where a family fails to make a valid payment by the chosen plan due date; the charge will recur each month the debt remains unpaid. The College may restrict participation in co-curricular activities or refuse term re-entry where fees are outstanding. - One full school term's written notice to the Principal is required to cancel or withdraw a student. If the required notice is not given, a fee of one full term's tuition fees will be charged in lieu of notice. For students absent due to illness there is no reduction in fees. Holding or deferment deposits may be required for extended absences or deferred enrolments and are non-refundable or non-transferable in specified circumstances. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Full boarder (annual): AUD 36,014. - Weekly boarder (annual): AUD 28,810. - Boarding fees are billed at the start of the school year and may be paid in full by 15 February or by monthly instalments (10 instalments) from February to November. Other compulsory and common costs - Capital Building Levy (charged per family, Prep–Year 12): One student AUD 2,009; Two or more students AUD 2,583. - Technology Support and other levies are included in the published totals and cover college devices and BYOD arrangements (iPad/MacBook for junior years and BYOD for Years 7–12) plus certain compulsory year-level activities. A payroll-related levy of AUD 750 per enrolment (Prep–Year 12) has been applied as a compulsory contribution. - Music lessons (examples): 30-minute lesson — AUD 1,100 per semester (AUD 2,200 per annum); 45-minute lesson — AUD 1,608 per semester (AUD 3,216 per annum); 60-minute lesson — AUD 2,187 per semester (AUD 4,374 per annum). Instrument hire examples are published (e.g., AUD 406 per semester). - Speech and drama lessons (examples): shared 35-minute lesson — AUD 649 per semester (AUD 1,298 per annum); individual 40-minute lesson — AUD 1,449 per semester (AUD 2,898 per annum). - Rowing fees (2024/2025 season examples): Learn to row (Year 8) AUD 363; Junior Daniher Rowing AUD 3,515; Intermediate Canty Rowing AUD 3,810; Senior Radford Rowing AUD 4,580. Additional co-curricular charges (uniforms, private lessons, international tours) may apply. - Annual booklists and stationery requirements are issued in Term Four and are charged as levies where applicable. Uniforms are purchased from the listed supplier (Bob Stewart, High Street Kew) and second-hand uniform options are operated by the Genazzano Mothers' Association. Refunds and cancellation terms - Domestic enrolments: One full school term's written notice to the Principal is required before cancellation or withdrawal. If this notice is not given, a fee equal to one full term's tuition will be charged. Holding deposits for extended absences or deferred enrolments are non-refundable or non-transferable if the student does not return. There is no fee reduction for absence due to illness. - International students: Refund provisions apply when a student does not start the course on the agreed date or withdraws before course commencement; Genazzano will refund payments (other than the application fee AUD 500 and confirmation fee AUD 1,500) if a student does not successfully gain a visa. Where fees have been paid and enrolment is cancelled more than one term prior to commencement, fees paid will be refunded except for the application and confirmation fees. One full term's written notice is required for withdrawal or the equivalent fee will be charged; boarding fees may also apply. International enrolment deposit details and refund timing (e.g., refundable AUD 3,500 with refund processed within 90 days of written request) are published. Fee payment options and banking details - Preferred payment method: Direct Debit nomination or the College online payment portal (GenConnect). Other accepted methods: Direct Deposit/EFT, EFTPOS (debit and credit cards), BPAY, and cheque. Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions incur a 1% surcharge; American Express incurs a 1.5% surcharge. - Domestic bank details (Direct Deposit/EFT): Account name: Genazzano FCJ College Limited; BSB: 083 166; Account number: 515 443 513. Include your Account Code in the payment reference. BPAY biller code: 10629 (use the reference number shown on your fee statement). - International payments: SWIFT code NATAAU3303M is provided for overseas transfers; international payment instructions and references are published. Discounts and special arrangements - Early payment discount: Payment of annual tuition fees in full by 29 November receives a 3% discount. Payment of tuition fees in full for two years in advance can be accepted at current rates if paid by 30 September. Discounts are not applicable where bursaries, special discounts or fee remissions apply. - Sibling discount: Second concurrent child 5%, third 10%, fourth and additional 25% applied only to tuition (does not apply to boarding fees or where other discounts/scholarships have been applied). Key administrative notes - Tuition fee totals published are the College's 2025 Fee Schedule and Business Regulations Notice; fees are subject to annual review and change. Fees for international students include specific visa, insurance and accommodation conditions that differ from domestic enrolment terms.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Carey offers a continuous learning program from Early Learning to Year 12 across its Kew and Donvale campuses. The Junior School uses an inquiry-based approach to learning within a tailored curriculum, with Donvale campus characterized by small class sizes and Kew by cross-age learning and strong facilities. In Year 10, students build on prior learning and select from a wide range of subjects to guide Years 11 and 12. In Years 11 and 12, students can study the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the Victorian Certificate of Education, with over 30 Year 11 subjects and around 40 Year 12 subjects. The Senior School emphasizes wellbeing and co-curricular opportunities and includes a University Extension program offering subjects from La Trobe University, RMIT and the University of Melbourne. Talent Development supports highly able students through curriculum differentiation and extension.	Curriculum details Studio Beyond: Personalised Learning offers flexible, personalised learning programs with tailored learning and professional support for university, internships, work or study. Careers provide Year 7-12 comprehensive career development with guest speakers and tertiary course sessions, individual careers counselling, subject selection interviews, and a Careers Expo, plus VTAC application support. Microcredentials allow students to undertake courses to develop personal competencies and professional skills. VCE is offered in two pathways: VCE and VCE VM (Vocational Major), with courses delivered in Traditional Face-to-Face Mode, Studio Mode (Online & Face to Face) in Studio Beyond, or Online Mode in the Learning Hub. University of Melbourne “Matching for Success” program is available for students completing one VCE course in Studio or Online mode. Languages can be studied online via VSV or VSL. Learning Diversity supports Gifted and Talented students with accelerated pace, independent, self-paced study, deep and open-ended tasks, and content depth, with collaboration among families, teachers, and support staff.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 1:7
Exam results	Exam results Class of 2025 combined IB and VCE results show 15 students achieved ATAR 99+ (top 1% of the state), 8% achieved 98+ and 21% achieved 95+; 40% achieved 90+ and 64% achieved 80+ with a median ATAR of 86; 36 students received early offers. IB results highlights include an average IB score of 37, with 68% of subject scores at 6 or 7 and six students awarded a Bilingual Diploma; 48% of IB students achieved ATAR 95+ and 98% achieved ATAR 80+. VCE results highlights include 12% ATAR 95+ and 54% ATAR 80+, with five perfect study scores and 15 VCE students awarded the VCE Baccalaureate.	Exam results Today, 120 students received their VCE Certification from the graduating Class of 2025; 98.3% completed their VCE ATAR. The median ATAR was 87.5; 12.7% achieved an ATAR above 98; 44% received an ATAR of 90 or higher; six students achieved perfect study scores; 25 students attained a VCE-Baccalaureate.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The University Extension program is open to Year 12 students and offers additional study through La Trobe University, RMIT and the University of Melbourne to extend beyond the standard IB or VCE program. Benefits include an ATAR increase of up to 5.5 points, greater access to tertiary opportunities and accelerated pathways.	Higher education progression Post-School Destinations as at 2023: Tertiary Study 93%; TAFE/VET 6%; Apprenticeship/Traineeship not reported; Employment 1%.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Talent Development at Carey encourages students to think and research and provides extension within the curriculum to support highly able learners, including differentiated learning in the classroom and targeted opportunities as part of the school's Learning Development framework.	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented students are supported by the Learning Diversity program, which recognises that advanced learners may require a faster pace, independent study, complex and open-ended tasks, meaningful applications, and depth of content; the Learning Diversity Team collaborates with parents, teachers, and support staff to support individual potential, future pathways, inclusivity, differentiation, and a positive approach to learning.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school uses a four-step enrolment process. Step 1: Apply online and pay the $200 application fee. Step 2: Assigned to waitlist according to year level preference and the Enrolment Policy, with a receipt letter acknowledging receipt. Step 3: Formal offer process. Offers for key intake years normally commence about two-and-a-half years before entry; for other year levels, offers are generally made the year prior when places become available; at the start of the offer process the school may contact families on the waitlist to confirm ongoing interest, and a formal Letter of Offer is issued when a place becomes available based on priority. Step 4: Accept offer and confirm enrolment in writing via the Enrolment Agreement and pay the $1,800 Enrolment Fee; enrolment is not confirmed until the Enrolment Fee is processed. Enrolment fees and charges include the $200 application fee, the $1,800 Enrolment Fee and a $2,000 Tuition Deposit for certain entry years (ELC, Prep, Year 5 and Year 7) which is redeemable against tuition; the deposit is forfeited if a place is cancelled or deferred. An interview with the Head of School may form part of the offer process; for Year 8–12, recent school reports and performance are considered. Enrolment in ELC requires full immunisation and Medicare Immunisation Certificates to confirm enrolment, and the Victorian No Jab No Play policy applies. Overseas students must hold a valid Australian visa at enrolment; if a visa is not provided one term prior to commencement, Carey may cancel enrolment and forfeit half a term's fees. Transfer of enrolment between Junior School campuses is not permitted; sibling priority does not apply to children whose sibling is enrolled in ELC; ELC operates during school term dates. The school may require additional policies to be completed and may inform how to careylink after orientation.	Admissions Step 1: Experience the Genazzano Difference. Families can explore the campus, meet staff, and learn what Genazzano offers. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe programs, ask questions about learning, wellbeing and community life, and see Genazzano firsthand. Registration for College experiences is available to begin the enrolment journey. Step 2: Apply Online. Complete the online Enrolment Form. A non-refundable enrolment fee of 250 AUD is charged per enrolment. Upon submission, the daughter is placed on the wait list, and the Enrolments Team will confirm the next steps in the enrolment journey. Placements commence approximately two years prior to entry. Places are limited and early enrolment is recommended. The College welcomes students at Early Learning, Prep, Years 5, 7, 9 and 11; if vacancies exist, enrolment may be possible in other year levels. Step 3: Enrolment Interview. Interviews are typically conducted around two years prior to commencement, providing an opportunity to learn more about Genazzano and for the College to learn about the family. We look forward to meeting you and your daughter. Step 4: Formal Offer. Following the enrolment interview, a formal offer of a place may be extended. A non-refundable enrolment fee of 1,500 AUD is due with the completed paperwork by the specified due date. Signing these documents confirms understanding of College expectations and procedures. Once payment and paperwork are received, the place is secured. Step 5: Transition. As the commencement date approaches, comprehensive details about orientation and transition are provided. An information pack guides families through this period. Students enrolling in Years 5 and 7 undertake diagnostic testing to establish an initial academic profile and tailor learning. Step 6: Welcome to Gen!. The student is ready to begin her learning journey at Genazzano, with ongoing support during the transition and beginning weeks. Welcome activities and further information follow to support a positive start.
Scholarships	Scholarships Academic Scholarships: Offered to students in Years 7 and 10. Registration for scholarships opens mid-October to late January in the year prior to entry; the scholarship test is conducted in February prior to entry (e.g., February of Year 6 for Year 7 entry). All candidates are notified of the outcome in due course. Year 10 applicants must also send a copy of their latest school report to the Admissions Office. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview, and results are issued to both shortlisted and unsuccessful candidates; the process can take several weeks. For further scholarship exam details, Edutest information is available. General Excellence Scholarships: Offered for Years 7, 10 and 11. Applications are reviewed periodically with key dates including application reviews commencing October 13, 2025 and applications closing February 20, 2026 for 2027 entry. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview with the Principal and the Head of Sport and Activities, followed by an academic test (Edutest). Final selection is by the Principal after a further interview. Scholarships typically cover about 50% remission of tuition fees and do not cover application/entry fees, books, uniforms, digital devices, consolidated charges or optional extras. If not met, scholarships may be withdrawn on annual review. Access and Equity Scholarships: Limited in number for Years 7 or 10. The scholarship covers tuition fees from commencement in Year 7 or Year 10 through Year 12, as well as consolidated charges and a laptop. Applications close at the end of Term 1 each year. Shortlisted applicants undergo a needs-based financial assessment. For inquiries, contact the Admissions team; the form is available online.	Scholarships Genazzano FCJ College offers several scholarships. The Genazzano FCJ College Foundation Scholarship is available to a new Year 7 student and is means-tested. The Genazzano Alumnae Association Scholarship provides daughters of alumnae with 25% fee assistance from Year 7 through Year 12, commencing in 2027. Academic Scholarships recognise exceptional academic performance; Year 7 scholarships are open to new and current Year 5 students entering Year 7 in 2027, while Year 9 and Year 11 scholarships are open to new students only. Music Scholarships require AMEB grade or equivalent; Year 7 music scholarships are open to new and current Year 5 students; Years 9 and 11 scholarships are open to new students only; music scholarships include 50% tuition fees and 50% music tuition fees for the main instrument, tenable for the recipient's years at the College; shortlisted applicants attend a 20-minute audition with the Director of Music and panel. Sport Scholarships are open to new students entering Years 7–9; selection considers outstanding performance, leadership and commitment to Genazzano; shortlisted applicants interview with the Principal and Director of Sport. Boarding Scholarships are awarded to new Year 9–11 students to provide tuition remission; families cover boarding and other costs; final decision rests with the Principal. All scholarship assessments are conducted by Academic Assessment Services (AAS) with a testing fee; the 2026 exam date was Friday, February 13; the final decision rests with the Principal. Expressions of interest for 2028 scholarships can be submitted via the Enrolments page.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school assigns all applications to the waitlist according to year level preference and the Enrolment Policy. Key intake years are three-year-old ELC, Prep, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10, though applications for all year levels are welcome. Priority of admission is: 1) to siblings and children of permanent staff members; 2) to children of Carey alumni who apply in the first year after the child's birth; 3) to children of other families who apply in the first year after birth; 4) to children of Carey alumni who apply after their child turns twelve months of age; 5) by date of application thereafter; with consideration given to children of fully ordained Baptist Ministers. An application is a prerequisite to admission but not a guarantee of enrolment. An interview with the Head of School may form part of the offer process, and for Year 8–12 applications, recent school reports and performance will be considered. Transfer of enrolment between Junior School campuses is not permitted; waitlisted siblings enrolled at Junior School receive sibling priority for entry into the same campus. For enrolment in ELC, children must be fully immunised and ELC operates on school term dates; overseas students must hold a valid visa; if a visa is not provided, Carey reserves the right to cancel enrolment and forfeit half a term's fees. The school emphasises immunisation and visa requirements, and no transfer between campuses is allowed for junior school entries.	Waitlist After applying, the daughter is placed on the wait list. Placements commence approximately two years prior to entry. Interviews are typically conducted around two years prior to commencement. If vacancies exist, enrolment may be offered at other year levels. The Enrolments Team will confirm next steps after submission of the application.
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