Before starting, we recommend you take a look at the Academic, Get Involved, Arts and Sports sections on our website. This will give you information about the subjects and co-curricular activities available to choose from.

Evidence for In Zone Enrolment

Please also have the following documents scanned and saved as PDF’s ready to attach:

Forms of evidence are required:

1. Tenancy agreement, Certificate of title or Rates
2. Utility bill that includes name and address e.g. Electricity, Gas, Water, or Landline phone
3. Proof of date of birth (either birth certificate or passport)
4. If not born in New Zealand, proof of citizenship/residency/student visa.  If on a student visa, parent’s work visa is also required.
5. Latest school report.  If in Years 11-13, a copy of the student’s NCEA transcript is also required (if from another NZ school).

For a family (possibly newly immigrated) who is sharing a house with another family.

• • A letter from the main occupier stating the applicant and family is living at the address including:
    • • Length of time the arrangement has been place and will likely continue.
      • The suitability of the house for two families.
      • Signed by a Justice of the Peace
  • Bank statement or some other mail that is addressed to them.
  • Evidence that the student’s family is paying rent in some form.

Students who live within the school zone are entitled to a place at Long Bay College. For the Enrolment Zone Map click here and enter ‘Long Bay College’ in the search box.  You can also click on address and enter your address in the search box.

The Boundary follows the coastline North around to the Okura Scenic Reserve and travels west back to the intersection of Bawden Road and SH1.

Note:  Both sides of all boundary roads are included in the zone unless otherwise noted.  Proof of residence within the home zone will be required.

Online Enrolment Application Form 2026

Out of zone students

1. Out of zone application deadline for 2026 enrolments is 4pm on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
2. Following application submissions, a ballot will be drawn on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. To be confirmed for 2026.
3. Proof of date of birth (either birth certificate or passport)
4. If not born in New Zealand, proof of citizenship/residency/student visa.  If on a student visa, parent’s work visa is also required.
5. Latest school report.  If in Years 11-13, a copy of the student’s NCEA transcript is also required (if from another NZ school).

Priorities for selecting out of zone students

These priorities and their order are set out in the Education and Training Act 2020. Boards can’t set their own priorities.

1. First priority: This priority category is not applicable at this school because the school does not run a special programme approved by the Secretary.
2. Second priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students.
   • • provide a copy of the sibling’s Birth Certificate showing the parents’ names
3. Third priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of former students.
   • • provide a copy of the sibling’s Birth Certificate showing the parents’ names; and
     • provide a copy of one of the siblings Long Bay College school reports/certificates
4. Fourth priority will be given to applicants who are children of former students.
   • • provide a copy of the parent’s passport (photo page); and
     • provide an old school report or certificate
5. Fifth priority will be given to applicants who are either children of board employees or children of board members.
6. Sixth priority will be given to all other applicants.

If at any time, there are more applicants than places available then a ballot will be held in accordance with the Education Act.

If you have any questions about Long Bay College or the enrolment process, please contact Mrs Sarah Bicknell, Deputy Principal Enrolments by email [email protected] or phone 09 477 9009 Ext 869.

Once you accept your offer of placement at Long Bay College, you can book your interview.

You and your child will sit down with a member of the school and go through your online enrolment form. This will include discussing subject choice, all the various co-curricular options available as well as any questions or concerns you may have.

In Zone enrolments are required to book an interview on the specific nights. The successful application will have the link sent to them by email to book their enrolment interview.

Out of Zone enrolments who are successful in the ballot will be sent booking information after Thursday, 11 September.

• Students must attend the enrolment interview with a caregiver.
• Please remember to allow 30 minutes for the enrolment interview and for completing any additional paperwork.
• It is essential the completed online enrolment form and accompanying documents are submitted prior to the enrolment interview.
• If your child has any additional learning needs i.e. you have an Educational Psychologist report to share or your child has worked with an RTLB, ICS (In Class Support), or has a diagnosis of a specific learning difficulty, SENCO will review all enrolment applications which have indicated learning support requirements. Parents will be contacted to change or set up an enrolment interview.
• Should you require a bilingual (Korean or Chinese) interviewer, please email: [email protected]
• Should you need to change your interview time after the booking system has closed, please call our office on 09 477 9009.
• On the day of the interview, please park in our main parking area and follow signs from there.

If you have any questions regarding enrolments, please email the Deputy Principal for Enrolment, Mrs Sarah Bicknell: [email protected]

We give students a test designed to ensure your child is placed in classes appropriate for their current ability. This is only a starting point for their journey.

This test happens within the school day for Year 9’s and part of the enrollment process for other year levels.