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Freqently Asked Questions

How do I enrol my child?

  • First you must fill out an enrolment form – you can obtain this in two ways:

1.      Phone 9375 1600 and ask to speak to Enrolment officer, Denise Diamond who will send you a form

2.      Download the form from the website

  • If you are offered a place, you will then receive an Acceptance of Enrolment Form and another form requesting your child’s personal data.

How much is the enrolment fee?

  • A fee of $20 must accompany the enrolment form.

Are there other costs involved?

  • No, not on application.
  • Once you are offered a place, you will need to pay a non- refundable half a term’s fee in advance to secure your child’s place.

When will I hear from the College?

  • You will receive confirmation that we have received the enrolment form.
  • Approximately nine months before your child’s commencement date, you will be notified whether or not your child can be offered a place.

At what stage is my child eligible to attend school?

  • Your child must five years old by the 31st of March of the desired year of entry.

My child is due to commence school soon and I haven’t sent in an enrolment form – is it too late?

  • It’s not necessarily too late but you may end up on a waiting list with no guarantee of acceptance.

What is the procedure if I want to transfer my child from another school?

  • You simply obtain the enrolment form and send it in with your $20 application fee or complete on line.

What are your intake years?

  • Preschool
  • Year T
  • Year 7

Are any students given priority for entry?

  • Yes:
    • Siblings of Moriah students.
    • Children of past students. For this purpose, the definition of a past student is someone who has completed a minimum of four consecutive High School years including HSC in Year 12.

Can priority status be lost?

  • Yes, if you move a child from Moriah to another school, any siblings of that child lose their sibling priority status.

Can I transfer my desired entry to another year?

  • Yes, absolutely but you must let the Enrolment Officer know ASAP.

Can I pay my enrolment fee and/or my school fees with my credit card?

  • Yes, we accept all credit cards.

Do you offer subsidies?

  • Yes, a detailed application form is available on request.
  • All subsidies are re-assessed on an annual basis by a committee.
  • families need not apply for subsidies until they have been offered a place at the school. The granting of subsidies does not affect a student’s enrolment chances

Is it compulsory for my child to do Jewish Studies and Hebrew?

·        Until their matriculation years, all students participate in a compulsory, structured Jewish Studies and Hebrew program. In Years 11 & 12, such study is optional.  All students, from Years T-12 must attend morning prayers and say grace after meals every day.

Moriah is a large school – will my child get lost?

  • Moriah has created ‘discreet schools within a school’.
  • Whilst there are overlapping mentoring and buddy programs, each section of the school: Primary, Middle & High is a separate entity – this ensures the intimacy of each section is not compromised.

My child has special needs. Can he/she be catered for?

  • Yes, we have an extensive special needs program and highly skilled educators can cater for children with a wide range of needs.
  • We are always available to discuss your child’s special needs with you.
     

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