Here you can find the answers to some of the most common enquiries we receive. If you still need more information or have a specific question, please contact our Enrolments Team.
When should I apply for HVGS?
We suggest that you apply for admission to join our waitlist as soon as possible. It’s not uncommon for parents to enrol their children from birth, or many years prior to their commencement. With growing waitlists across most year levels, early application is advisable.
What is the enrolment process?
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Do you charge application fees?
Yes.
Kindergarten – Year 12
A non-refundable Application Fee of $250 applies for each child. This will secure your place on the waitlist.
A non-refundable enrolment bond of $1,250 per child is payable within 14 days of an offer, or prior to commencement at the School – whichever comes first. The enrolment bond is refundable given the Conditions of Enrolment are met.
The bond is not refundable in the instance where a position was accepted but not taken up.
Early Learning Centre
A non-refundable Early Learning Centre application fee of $75 applies for each child.
A $400 security bond is payable upon acceptance in the ELC. This amount will be credited against the final term’s fees in your child’s final year in the ELC.
My child has specific learning needs...
Our comprehensive team of professionals are experienced and well-resourced to cater to student’s unique learning requirements.
It's best if you contact our Registrar to discuss your child's needs.
I'm unhappy with my child's current school. Help!
Another bad report card? We enrol new families looking for a better option for their child all year round (provided there’s a vacancy).
Please contact our Registrar as soon as possible to discuss your needs and to see if there is a place available.
We’re happy to put you in contact with key HVGS staff if there’s something you’d specifically like to discuss.
What is the minimum age for Kindergarten?
We accept children into Kindergarten who will be turning 5 by the end of February, in the year commencing Kindergarten. Priority will be given to those children who are turning 6 in the year commencing Kindergarten.
Is there an entrance exam?
HVGS is a non-selective school so there are no entrance exams.
Students entering the Senior School will undertake external testing so we can determine the best class placings for your child to better meet their learning needs and goals. This is not an entrance exam and only enrolled students will be assessed.
Is there priority criteria for K-12 enrolment?
Yes!
Priority criteria for enrolment
- Siblings of children already enrolled
- HVGS staff
- Children of past students
- Date of application
Siblings of enrolled HVGS students have priority placement; however, it is best to complete an online Application for Admission for each child in your family, even if the intended commencement date is years in advance. Siblings can only be admitted where vacancies are available, so it’s important that we know about all the children in your family.
Do you enrol overseas students?
We can and do enrol overseas students, depending on their Visa conditions.
We are not CRICOS accredited so we are unable to accept students on Subclass 500 Visas at this time.
I'm moving to the Hunter Region. Can you help?
Visit our Relocating to the Region page on our website for information to help you settle in. You’ll love it!
Do you enrol Defence families?
Yes we do, provided a vacancy exists. Please contact our Registrar as soon as possible to discuss your families unique needs.
Do you offer Scholarships?
We offer a number of Scholarships to current and new students entering Years 7 -12.
Visit our Scholarships page to learn more.
Do I get a preference of days for the Early Learning Centre?
In order to ensure continuity of learning and social development for all students, the structure of our Early Learning Centre works on a three day / two day split.
Students attending the ELC for three days will attend on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. While students who attend for two days do so on a Monday and Tuesday. Families may also elect a five-day attendance, subject to availability across all days.
Enrolment Policies and Information
Visit our Policies page to find Enrolment-related Policies