Australia, Brisbane
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Step 1 – Apply. The formal intake years are Kindergarten, Year 5 and Year 7. If a year level is full, a waiting list can be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available. A non-refundable Enrolment Application Fee of AUD 350 is payable at the time of application. Applications can be submitted online or by downloading an Enrolment form. The documents required (in English or certified translations) are: a copy of the student's passport; copies of the student's academic records for the past two years; a completed Reference Form from the current or most recent school principal if previous reports do not record behaviour or commitment; a completed subject selection form (if applicable); acceptable evidence of English language proficiency (e.g., AEAS, IELTS); application for course credit (if required); a completed Homestay Application Form (if applicable). The College requires evidence that the student's academic ability and English proficiency can meet entry and curriculum demands, in line with the 2018 National Code of Practice, Part B Standard 2.
Intake years are Kindergarten, Year 5 and Year 7. If a year level is full, the Enrolments Team can place your daughter's name on a waiting list and will notify you if a place becomes available.
The College offers two key scholarship pathways: Academic Excellence Scholarships and Co-Curricular Excellence Scholarships, each up to 50% remission on tuition fees. Academic Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering Years 7 to 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exemplary conduct. Co-Curricular Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students entering Years 7 to 11 who excel in Sport, Music, or the Performing Arts and maintain strong academic results and conduct. At the Principal's discretion, limited scholarship opportunities may also be available for current Year 5 2025 students entering Year 7 in 2027. Applications for 2027 scholarships are open. Scholarship Application Process: Step 1 – Complete an online Scholarship Application. Step 2 – Complete an online Enrolment Application. Step 3 – Read the Scholarship and Bursaries Policy and complete the Scholarship Application Form by 8 February 2026. Step 4 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in April. Offers will be made to successful candidates in May. The Moreton Bay Colleges' Foundation offers Bursaries based on financial need to students who would not otherwise be able to enrol. The Jennifer Haynes Bursary and The Quentin Bryce Bursary are full remission bursaries (not currently taking applications) for entry into Year 7 (six years for Jennifer Haynes) or into secondary years (Quentin Bryce). The Foundation also administers The Moreton Bay Colleges' Foundation, a charitable trust funding opportunities for students. Chat to our Scholarships and Bursaries Team to discuss eligibility or options.
Moreton Bay College is an independent girls' day school offering the IB Primary Years Programme alongside the Australian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18. From Prep to Year 12, the curriculum uses inquiry-based learning and a common core of English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE, Languages, Technology, Personal Development and the Arts, enhanced by Religious Education, Design Technology, Languages and Enterprise Education. The school provides a seamless progression across year levels and prepares girls for post‑school destinations. The Arts, Drama, Dance and music are central, with extensive opportunities in performing and visual arts. A modern science facility with eight laboratories supports STEM study, alongside dedicated Visual Art, Dance, Drama and Technologies spaces, a well-equipped Music Centre and a heated Olympic pool and sports centre. Co-curriculars include Programming, Debating and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards; language learning in French and Japanese; and Service Learning and wellbeing initiatives. Fostering lifelong growth and leadership.