Enrolment - Frequently Asked Questions

In Zone Enrolments

1. How long do we need to have lived in zone before making an application to enrol?

There is no minimum time. But we do need evidence that you are living at the address i.e. the latest electricity and phone accounts. These are not usually available until at least a month after moving into a new property so it is best to allow a minimum of a month.

2. I have purchased a property and settlement takes place in 6 weeks. Can I apply to enrol now?

We cannot process an application in advance on the basis of a signed tenancy or settlement. You must be resident at the enrolment address before making an application.

3. My husband and I are separated and only one of us lives within the school zone. Is my son entitled to enrol?

This depends on where he spends the majority of his time while the school is open for instruction. In order to satisfy the school of this you need to supply a copy of the custody agreement or other legal documentation.

4. Can my son live with his Aunt / my friend / a Home stay family in zone?

No. Students can only live with their parent or legal guardian.

5. Are there plans to change the School zone?

Neither the Ministry of Education nor the Board of Trustees has signalled any intention to change the School zone.

6. How long do we have to remain living in the zone?

It is the Board’s expectation that the student will remain in zone for the duration of his schooling at Auckland Grammar School.

7. What do we do if family circumstances force a move out of the zone?

If you want your son to remain enrolled at the School you need to seek permission before moving out of the zone. The School considers all such applications on a case by case basis and in certain circumstances will allow boys to continue their schooling. Others will be advised that a move out of zone will jeopardise their son’s continued enrolment.

Out of Zone Enrolments

8. Will the School be offering any out of zone places in 2012?

This will depend on the number of in zone applications we receive. This varies from year to year. Over the past 5 years numbers have ranged between 0 and 45 at Form 3 level and 0 and 15 at other year levels. These numbers are from the open ballot once boys holding priority have been offered places.

9. My son is a very strong academic/sportsman/musician. Will this give him preference over other boys for an Out of Zone place?

No. The ballot is carried out under police supervision and is akin to a lottery or lucky dip.

10. Do sons of Old Boys receive priority through the ballot?

Yes. Legislation passed in 2010 allows for children of former students to receive priority in the out of zone ballot. This will be effective for the 2012 academic year. Further details can be found under Enrolment News.

11. When will we hear the results of the ballot?

The School will notify you in writing of your ranking on the ballot within a week of the ballot taking place on 8 September. Places will be offered at any time between then and the commencement of the 2012 academic year as the number of in zone enrolments becomes clear.

12. Can I apply for the Out of Zone ballot and Tibbs House?

Yes you are able to apply for both.

General

13. How much is the School donation?

In 2011 the School donation was $900 per annum. It is adjusted annually to reflect the cost of living.

14. Does the School have an Open Day?

No there is no Open Day however there is an Orientation Day in December for boys entering Form 3 and their parents. Additionally the enrolment evening in late October provides an opportunity for boys and their parents to come to the School and meet the Executive and staff.

15. Do you have scholarships for boys to attend the School?

There are 2 scholarships available to the school hostel, Tibbs House. As a state school all boys within our zone are entitled to enrol and we aren’t able to offer scholarship places to boys from out of zone unless they are in the school hostel.