Christian Brothers’ College is a Catholic College for boys operating in the Edmund Rice Tradition.  Schools conducted in the Edmund Rice tradition offer a distinctive Catholic educational philosophy based on the cultural characteristics outlined in the Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter.  These cultural characteristics emphasise amongst other things a concern for the dignity of each person, the critical importance of compassion and a commitment to justice for all.  

The enrolment process of Christian Brothers’ College operates within the Enrolment Guidelines of the Catholic Education office of Melbourne.  

An application for enrolment may be made for a boy only after he has commenced Preparatory. 

A non-refundable Application Fee is payable and the application must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s Catholic Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate. 

Priority in Enrolment 

In processing applications for entry at Year 7, the priority for entry will be: 

• Catholic Students living in one of the following priority Parishes, and attending the Catholic Parish Primary school: 

• Brothers of students currently enrolled in the College, or of former students who have completed their secondary education at Christian Brothers’ College.  The brother should be a Catholic student in a Catholic primary school. 
• Catholic students who are sons of former students who are attending a Catholic Primary school. 
• Catholic students living in a priority Parish and attending a government, other non-government, or a Catholic school outside the priority Parishes. 
• Other:

1.  Catholic students living in a non-priority parish and attending the parish school
2.  Orthodox students living in and attending a priority parish school
3.  Any other applicants 

The offer of enrolment is at the discretion of the Principal who will consider each case on its merits in light of enrolment priorities and the College Mission Statement, and taking into account any special circumstance.