Genazzano FCJ College vs St Leonard's College

	G Genazzano FCJ College Melbourne, Australia	S St Leonard's College Melbourne, Australia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year A$16,390 - 38,259	Fees / year A$300 - 59,415
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Girls School, Girls School (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 966	Pupils 1,576
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1889	Opened 1914
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Bunurong Country, 163 South Road, Brighton East, VIC 3187, Australia. The campus is in the Bayside area of Melbourne. The South Road entrance is used for College activity and bus routes. St Leonard's College is Bayside's school of choice with the address serving as the primary campus location.
Stages	Stages Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12; Junior School (Prep–Year 6); Senior School (Years 7–12).	Stages Early Learning Centre (ages 3–5); Prep to Year 4 (IB PYP); The Cove (Years 5 and 6); Years 7 to 9 (Middle School); Years 10 to 12 (Senior School).
School type	School type Catholic FCJ College, a girls' school offering day and boarding options.	School type Independent, coeducational
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support The Learning Enhancement Faculty provides dedicated, evidence-based support across the College. In Junior School, early identification and targeted literacy, numeracy and self-regulation support are provided; Years 5–6 use in-class and small-group programs with tailored adjustments; in Middle School, support develops self-advocacy, executive functioning and flexible thinking with classroom assistance and assistive technologies; in Senior School, teachers guide pathways including examination adjustments and special provisions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Australia (Victoria).	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic (in the FCJ tradition).	Religious affiliation Presbyterian heritage (historical).
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Attendance times: ELC 8:30–12:00 or 3:00; Prep to Year 4 8:30–3:20; Years 5–12 8:30–3:35. Years 5–12 operate on a ten-day cycle; Years 7–12 timetable: 8:30–9:50 Period 1; 9:50–10:15 recess; 10:15–11:35 Period 2; 11:35–12:55 Period 3; 12:55–1:40 lunch; 1:40–2:15 Period X; 2:15–3:35 Period 4; dismissal 3:35.
Bus service details	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.	Bus service details The College Bus Service provides six chartered routes arriving near the South Road entrance at 8:15am and departing at 3:50pm each school day; stops connect to suburbs including Beaumaris, Bentleigh, Brighton, Caulfield, Cheltenham, Dingley Village, Elsternwick, Elwood, Hampton, Highett, Malvern East, McKinnon, Moorabbin, Mordialloc, Parkdale and Sandringham.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - Domestic (Australian citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents applying via the domestic process): non-refundable application fee AUD 200, payable when the online Application for Enrolment is submitted. - International (full fee‑paying overseas students applying on a student visa): non‑refundable application fee AUD 300, payable at time of application. An Enrolment Confirmation Fee of AUD 2,400 is payable on acceptance of an offer (non‑refundable, non‑transferable). Tuition fees (annual and per‑term by year level, domestic students — 2026) - ELC3 sessional (five mornings) — Annual: AUD 15,581. Per term (standard 4-term division): AUD 3,895.25. - ELC3 part time (four days) — Annual: AUD 24,320. Per term: AUD 6,080. - ELC3 & ELC4 full time — Annual: AUD 27,789. Per term: AUD 6,947.25. - Prep — Annual: AUD 25,183. Per term: AUD 6,295.75. - Year 1 — Annual: AUD 28,620. Per term: AUD 7,155. - Year 2 — Annual: AUD 28,620. Per term: AUD 7,155. - Year 3 — Annual: AUD 32,086. Per term: AUD 8,021.50. - Year 4 — Annual: AUD 32,086. Per term: AUD 8,021.50. - Year 5 — Annual: AUD 34,726. Per term: AUD 8,681.50. - Year 6 — Annual: AUD 34,726. Per term: AUD 8,681.50. - Year 7 — Annual: AUD 39,438. Per term: AUD 9,859.50. - Year 8 — Annual: AUD 39,438. Per term: AUD 9,859.50. - Year 9 — Annual: AUD 41,113. Per term: AUD 10,278.25. - Year 10 — Annual: AUD 41,152. Per term: AUD 10,288.00. - Year 11 — Annual: AUD 43,482. Per term: AUD 10,870.50. - Year 12 — Annual: AUD 42,903. Standard per‑term equivalent (dividing annual by 4): AUD 10,725.75; however, Year 12 fees are invoiced differently: Year 12 tuition is charged in three equal instalments (one‑third of the annual fee) in Terms 1, 2 and 3 — each Year 12 instalment therefore equals AUD 14,301.00. (Amounts above are the published Annual Tuition Fees for 2026; the per‑term figures shown are arithmetic conversions for clarity. For most year levels accounts are issued on a term basis as described below.) International (full fee‑paying) annual tuition fees — 2026 (summary) - Prep: AUD 36,891; Year 1: AUD 36,988; Year 2: AUD 36,988; Year 3: AUD 41,465; Year 4: AUD 41,465; Year 5: AUD 44,462; Year 6: AUD 44,462; Year 7: AUD 51,445; Year 8: AUD 56,477; Year 9: AUD 56,477; Year 10: AUD 56,866; Year 11: AUD 56,866; Year 12: AUD 59,415. International fee schedules and additional international charges (health cover, tuition deposit at acceptance, etc.) apply. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fee accounts are rendered on a term basis and are issued one term plus 30 days in advance. Consolidated accounts show one‑quarter of annual consolidated fees on each term account (i.e., four equal term instalments). For Year 12, billing is in three equal instalments (one‑third of the annual fee) charged in Terms 1, 2 and 3. International full fee‑paying student accounts are issued twice per year and specific upfront deposits are required at acceptance as specified in the international offer. Notice of withdrawal must be provided one full school term in advance; failure to provide one term's written notice will result in one term's fees being payable. Enrolment bond / acceptance deposits - An Enrolment Bond is required for all accepted offers from 2026 onward to confirm enrolment; the bond amount is specified in the Acceptance of Offer documentation and is held and deducted from fees after a minimum period of attendance (the Enrolment Bond is forfeited if the student does not commence or complete the minimum required enrolment period). For the Early Learning Centre, a tuition deposit for Prep may also be required in certain circumstances and is deducted from the first account once the student commences. The non‑refundable admission (confirmation) fee required on acceptance is specified in the Acceptance of Offer. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. St Leonard's College is a co‑educational day school with an Early Learning Centre; there are no boarding fees for students. Other costs and common additional charges - Camps and major experiential trips: Year 6 Canberra trip estimate AUD 2,000–AUD 3,000; Year 9 CUE Big Experience estimate AUD 5,500–AUD 11,500 depending on destination and program. These costs are additional to tuition where applicable. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) annual registration/exam fee (2026): AUD 1,055 for Year 11/12 IBDP students. - Stationery, apps and class incidentals typically range by year level from approximately AUD 100–AUD 400 per year. - Musical instrument hire for curriculum lessons: AUD 245 per year (includes AUD 25 insurance). Private music lesson instrument hire: AUD 220 per semester. Private lesson fees per semester/term are listed separately in the Fees Schedule (e.g., private 30‑minute lessons approx. AUD 1,085 per semester). Speech & drama and music tuition fees are charged per lesson/semester as listed in the Fees Schedule. - Club Sport, Aesthetic Sports and other co‑curricular activities have separate semester or annual charges (examples include cheer, dance, gymnastics, basketball club fees, sailing, Taekwondo, swim program). Uniforms or costumes required for these programs are compulsory and charged separately. Payment is required prior to participation each semester/season. - Voluntary Building Fund contribution (tax‑deductible): an optional levy of AUD 460 per student per annum may be added to each quarterly account if families choose to contribute. - Bus fees, optional camps, optional music camps, competition travel and equipment, and certain elective program fees are additional and appear as separate line items. Instrument repair liability: parents are responsible for the first AUD 500 of repair costs on hired instruments; unrecoverable loss may be charged. Refunds and cancellation terms - Application fees and Enrolment Confirmation/Admission fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. An Enrolment Bond (where required) will be deducted from the first account after the student has completed the minimum enrolment period; the bond is forfeited if the student does not commence or does not complete the minimum enrolment period. Written notice of withdrawal must be provided one full term in advance; where such notice is not provided one term's fees will be charged. These conditions are part of the College's Terms of Business. - International students: specific refund rules apply for overseas students. Where enrolment is withdrawn in writing more than one term before commencement, Annual Tuition and Health Insurance Fees minus a cancellation fee of AUD 1,000 are refundable (Application Fee and Enrolment Confirmation Fee remain non‑refundable). If withdrawal is less than one term prior to commencement, the Application Fee, Enrolment Confirmation Fee and 25% of the Annual Tuition Fee are non‑refundable; health insurance fees may be refundable. If a visa application is rejected by the Department of Home Affairs and evidence is provided, Annual Tuition and Health Insurance Fees are refundable (Application and Enrolment Confirmation Fee are not). Refunds to international families are processed in Australian dollars to the party that made the original payment and, where approved, are processed within the timeframe set out in the international refund procedure. Fee payment options and methods - Accepted payment methods include: BPay; Credit Card (Visa and MasterCard — overseas credit cards for international students may be restricted per policy); Debit Card transactions; and electronic funds transfer (bank transfer). Cash payments are not accepted. Credit card details are taken for application payment (Visa/MasterCard only). For international students, a tuition deposit (50% of the annual tuition for the first study period) and other charges are payable on acceptance, and thereafter fees are payable term in advance or as specified in the international offer. Sibling discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts on consolidated fees apply where two or more children from the same family attend concurrently: 5% discount for the second sibling, 15% for the third sibling, and 50% for the fourth and subsequent sibling. The greatest discount applies to the fees for the lowest year level; sibling discounts do not apply to additional charges (non‑tuition items) and do not apply to international student fees. Key administrative notes on fee timing and obligations - Fees are subject to annual review and change; parents receive notice in advance of any change. Invoices are normally issued termly (one quarter of consolidated annual fees) and are payable within the College's stated payment terms; Year 12 fees are invoiced in three instalments. Failure to pay accounts or to provide required notice of withdrawal will result in fees being charged in accordance with the College's Terms of Business and may lead to collection action for overdue amounts.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Prep to Year 4 follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for ages 3 to 12, focusing on inquiry, independence, and international-mindedness. The Junior School uses specialist teachers across English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages, Wellbeing, DigiSTEM, Drama, Art and Music. The Cove (Years 5 and 6) is a bespoke upper-primary program with dedicated teachers across English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages (Chinese, French or Spanish), Wellbeing, Self and Society, DigiSTEM, Physical Education, Drama, Art and Music. Middle School (Years 7 to 9) offers elective options and a Year 9 experiential learning SEA program, with curriculum informed by Harvard GSE and Monash and participation in the OECD 2030 project. In Years 10 to 12, students choose between VCE and IBDP, with Year 10 Course Guide 2026, Year 11 Course Guide 2026, and VCE Course Guide 2026 available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1:7	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	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.	Exam results Class of 2025 achieved a median ATAR of 95.5 for IBDP, 81.0 for VCE, and 87.45 combined. In 2025, 46% of students achieved 90+ in the combined results, 31.25% achieved 90+ in VCE, and 68.13% achieved 80+ in combined results; 54.69% of VCE students achieved 80+.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Post-School Destinations as at 2023: Tertiary Study 93%; TAFE/VET 6%; Apprenticeship/Traineeship not reported; Employment 1%.	Higher education progression Monash University, University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Deakin University and Swinburne University of Technology were the most popular destinations for Class of 2025 VCE/IBDP graduates, with offers also made interstate to ANU, Bond University, University of Sydney and University of Queensland, and international offers from Harvard University and the University of the Arts London.
Gifted and talented	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.	Gifted and talented St Leonard's College offers High Potential Learning for Prep to Year 12 with opportunities to extend and enrich learning. The program includes enrichment activities such as OzClo, BrainSTEM Innovation Challenge, Computational and Algorithmic Thinking, da Vinci Decathlon, Ethics Olympiad, Future Problem Solving, Informatics, Mooting and Tournament of the Minds.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Families apply online via the Application for Enrolment and pay a $200 non-refundable application fee. Admission depends on the availability of places, a satisfactory interview and assessment, the College's capacity to provide an appropriate program for the child, and acceptance of the College Terms of Business. Upon receipt, the child's name is added to the waiting lists for the nominated year levels. Families should read and understand the College Terms of Business and the Admissions Policy prior to submitting.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships Aspire Scholarships comprise Leonardian Scholarships, Global Citizen Scholarships, and Indigenous Scholarships. Leonardian Scholarships may be awarded to prospective students entering Years 7 to 11; applicants must meet financial eligibility criteria via a means test and must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Applications close on 1 August each year and should be sent in writing to the Head of Engagement with a written statement, references, two most recent school reports, testing results, and proof of citizenship or permanent residency; shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview. Global Citizen Scholarships are for prospective students entering Years 7 to 11 who immigrated to Australia on a refugee visa in the past 24 months; applicants must demonstrate sound academic ability and a commitment to completing secondary studies and contributing to the College community; financial eligibility criteria apply and permanent residency is required. Applications close on 1 August and should be sent to the Head of Engagement with a written statement and two school reports, plus evidence of permanent residency; shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview. Indigenous Scholarships are for Indigenous students entering Years 7 to 11; eligibility includes meeting financial criteria and demonstrating commitment to the College community; applications close on 1 August and should be sent to the Head of Engagement with supporting documentation; shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview. All Aspire Scholarships are tenable to the completion of Year 12 and cover tuition costs and charges for the standard program, including technology access and excursions; the number of awards varies and awards are made at the Principal's discretion; a full list of fee inclusions is available in the handbook.
Waitlist	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.	Waitlist Names are added to the waiting lists for the nominated year levels upon receipt of the online Application for Enrolment. Waitlist priority is given to children who are permanent staff members, to siblings of enrolled students, and to children of Old Collegians. Admission remains subject to place availability and to a satisfactory interview and assessment.
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