Enrolments

ENROLMENTS

 

Enrolment Process

Coolum Beach Christian College (CBCC) welcomes applications from families who support the vision, values, and educational philosophy of the College. We encourage families to book a campus tour before applying; however, touring is not a prerequisite, and families are welcome to apply directly.

  1. Application Submission

Parents or guardians complete an online enrolment application through the College website via the Enrol HQ enrolment platform. Applications must be accompanied by all required supporting documentation, which may include:

  • Birth certificate
  • Recent academic reports
  • NAPLAN reports (where applicable)
  • Medical Action Plans / Health information
  • Specialist / Educational Assessor reports (where applicable)
  • Custody, parenting, or court orders (where applicable)
  • Any additional documentation requested by the College
  1. Application Review

Once all required documentation has been submitted, the application is reviewed by the Enrolments Officer to verify completeness and assess eligibility to progress to the interview stage.

  1. Family Interview

Eligible applicants are invited to attend an enrolment interview with the Principal or relevant Head of School. The purpose of the interview is to:

  • Develop a holistic understanding of the student’s educational needs, strengths, and interests.
  • Discuss the family’s expectations and hopes for their child’s education.
  • Explore the family’s understanding of and alignment with the College’s Christian ethos and values.
  • Determine how the College may best support the student’s academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
  • Provide families with clear information to help them make an informed choice regarding enrolment at CBCC.
  1. Enrolment Committee Review

Following the interview, the application is formally considered by the College Enrolment Committee. The Committee reviews all available information—including cohort dynamics, capacity, and student support needs—and makes a placement determination.

  1. Enrolment Decision & Offer Acceptance

The College reserves the right to offer or decline enrolment at its sole discretion. Enrolment decisions are based on the College’s assessment of:

  • The suitability of the College’s educational services for the student.
  • The College’s capacity to positively support the student’s academic, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
  • The College’s ability to provide an appropriate educational program and necessary resources within standard cohort structures.
  • The student’s and family’s willingness to support the values, expectations, and culture of the College.

Communication & Finality: The enrolment decision will be communicated in writing by the Enrolments Officer. Due to class size caps and cohort balancing requirements, enrolment decisions made by the Enrolment Committee are final. The College is unable to accommodate formal appeals, requests for individual reconsideration, or review meetings once a cohort has reached capacity.

Accepting an Offer: To secure an offered position, parents/guardians must return the signed Enrolment Agreement and pay the non-refundable Confirmation Fee by the date specified in the offer letter.

  1. Active Wait Pool & Prioritisation

Where applications exceed available classroom places, eligible applicants may be placed in the CBCC Active Wait Pool.

Placement within the wait pool and the allocation of subsequent vacancies are determined at the discretion of the Enrolment Committee, considering factors such as:

  • Date of completed application.
  • Sibling enrolment at the College.
  • Attendance at Little Joey’s Learning Centre (Note: Attendance at Little Joey’s provides priority consideration within our intake framework but does not guarantee automatic entry into Prep).
  • Alignment with the College’s values, mission, and culture.
  • Current and anticipated class capacities across year levels.

Placement in the Active Wait Pool does not guarantee a future offer of enrolment. Families are encouraged to maintain parallel educational arrangements while waiting for potential vacancies.

Equity, Inclusion, and Legislative Compliance

Coolum Beach Christian College seeks to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment and welcomes applications from students of diverse backgrounds. The College maintains an open enrolment review process and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

Disability Standards for Education: The College is committed to complying with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. Where a student has an identified disability or additional learning need, the College will undertake reasonable consultation with parents/guardians and relevant health professionals to evaluate required adjustments and determine whether these can be reasonably provided within the College setting.

Enrolment decisions consider the College’s duty of care to safely and effectively provide for the student’s educational, social, emotional, and behavioural needs while maintaining a flourishing, safe learning environment for all students.

All enrolment determinations are made in good faith in accordance with College policies, available resources, Christian values, and legal obligations.

Partnering with Your Family

Choosing the right educational environment is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Coolum Beach Christian College, we consider it a privilege to partner with parents in cultivating character, confidence, and purpose in every student.

For any questions regarding our enrolment process, policy, or current cohort availability, please contact our Enrolments Officer at enrolments@cbcc.qld.edu.au or call the College office on (07) 5446 4780.