Ready to find your Heart of Gold at Lauries?
Thank you for considering St Laurence's College. It’s a privilege for us to help shape young boys into young men through a holistic, individualised approach to education. Our standard enrolment intakes are Years 5 and 7, with families invited to submit applications for students two years prior to their preferred entry. You’re welcome to submit an Expression of Interest at any time and we’ll contact you when the enrolment process begins.
Express your interest
Entry in 2024
Applications are now closed for Year 5 and 7 2024 with a waitlist currently in place.
For more information, please contact our Enrolments Registrar by phone on 3010 1104 or email enrolments@slc.qld.edu.au
Entry in 2025
Applications are now closed for Year 5 and 7 2025 with a waitlist currently in place.
For more information, please contact our Enrolments Registrar by phone on 3010 1104 or email enrolments@slc.qld.edu.au
Entry in 2026
Applications are now closed for Year 5 and 7 2026 with a waitlist currently in place.
For more information, please contact our Enrolments Registrar by phone on 3010 1104 or email enrolments@slc.qld.edu.au
Entry in 2027
Applications will open in 2025 for entry in Year 5 and 7 2027 as per below:
Year 5 2027 - applications open at the end of Term 2, 2025
Year 7 2027 - application open Friday 31 January 2025
For more information, please contact our Enrolments Registrar by phone on 3010 1104 or email enrolments@slc.qld.edu.au
When can your son start his Lauries Journey?
To calculate your child’s entry year please select their date of birth.
How to Enrol
Step 1: Express your Interest
Complete our online Expression of Interest form. This will place your son on the applicants list. There is no fee to be added to our database.
Step 2: Application for Enrolment
Two years prior to your son's nominated entry year, you will be contacted by the College to complete an Application for Enrolment. A $150 non-refundable application fee is payable at this time.
If you're not sure which year to submit your son's application, enter the date your child was born into the calculator above.
Step 3: Enrolment Interview
Families who have completed an Application for Enrolment may be invited to attend an enrolment interview.
Year 5 entry - Interviews will take place in Term 3, when your son is in Year 3.
Year 7 entry - Interviews will take place in Term 1, when your son is in Year 5.
A letter advising the result of the interview will be emailed two weeks after the interview period has concluded.
Step 4: Acceptance Fee
To accept your offer, you will pay a $650 non-refundable acceptance fee and sign and return the Enrolment Contract by the due date.
Step 5: Begin at Lauries!
Your son will begin his Lauries Journey at his Orientation Day, held the year prior to his commencement.
WANT TO BE KEPT IN THE LOOP ABOUT ENROLMENTS?
Complete our online Expression of Interest form via the below button. This will place your son on the applicants list. There is no fee to be added to our database.
FAQs
Who can enrol at St Laurence's College?
The Principal of St Laurence’s College determines enrolments for the College.
In admitting students to the College, preference will generally be given to students in the following order:
- Sons or Grandsons of St Laurence’s College Old Boys or College connections
- Catholic students from Catholic school
- Non-Catholic students from Catholic schools
- Catholic students from non-Catholic schools
My son is not Catholic. Can we still enrol?
While preference is given to Catholic applicants, non-Catholic applications are welcome and are reviewed by the Principal.
What is the catchment area of the College?
The College is open to applicants from all over Brisbane.
Does the College provide a private bus service?
As an inner-city school, we have excellent access to public transport, and as such don't offer a private bus service. We're located next to the major bus and train stations in South Brisbane.
Does the College have feeder schools?
We accept students from many different schools.
How many students are accepted into the intake of Year 5 and Year 7?
Year 5: 168
Year 7: 122
Does the College have a 'sister school'?
We don't have a sister school as such, but have strong ties with a number of Catholic girls schools in the Brisbane area.
Do you have after school care?
We don't provide after school care however the Library is open until 5.30pm daily for students to complete their homework and academic assessment.
Do you have a sibling policy?
Yes, preference will be given to brothers of current students provided the application is submitted by the due date.
Contact us
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Enrolments Registrar on 07 3010 1104 or email enrolments@slc.qld.edu.au
