Enrolments

Merit Entry & Scholarships

Terrace provides two Merit Entry pathways: Academic Merit Entry and Sport/Cultural Merit Entry. While the College does not offer scholarships, these programs are designed to offer enrolment opportunities to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the College.

All prospective Merit Entry students must show a strong commitment to learning, uphold the ideals of Catholic education, and embody the traits of a 'Gentleman of Terrace'—Knowledge, Humility, and Wisdom.

Academic Merit Entry

This program is open to prospective, enrolled, and current students. It awards a 50% reduction in tuition fees based on performance in the College's testing program. All Academic Merit Entry offers are reviewed and approved at the discretion of the College Principal.

Entry Levels:

  • Level 1 (Year 7 Entry): For students in Year 6 2025 seeking entry into Year 7 2026.
  • Level 2 (Year 10 Entry): For students in Year 9 2025 seeking entry into Year 10 2026.

Testing Cost:

  • Level 1 and Level 2: $150 per student.

Testing Date Options:

To provide flexibility, we offer two testing dates, each offering the same opportunity for merit consideration. There is no advantage to choosing one date over the other.

  • Saturday, 8 February 2025: Register here. The test will be held at the St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace main campus. Registration closes on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Registration is available after this date with an additional fee.
  • Saturday, 22 February 2025: Register here. This test will be available at multiple locations. Registration closes on Sunday, 2 February 2025.

Sport/Culture Merit Entry

The Sport/Culture Merit Entry program offers an enrolment pathway for students who demonstrate elite or outstanding performance in their chosen field and who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the College. This program is open to prospective students entering Years 7 to 11.

Application Process:

  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Request an EOI form from the College Enrolments Office here.
  • Invitation to apply: The College Director of Sport or Culture will review the EOI and determine if an invitation to submit a formal application will be extended.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Consideration is available only for GPS Sport or Culture activities in which the College competes. Sport activities listed here and culture activities listed here
  • Sport Merit Entry Availability: Not all sports are available for all year levels. Families should apply only when the student’s elite performance can be clearly quantified.
  • Benefits: Merit Entry may offer tuition fee relief or provide accelerated enrolment consideration.
  • Offer of Enrolment: All offers of Merit Entry are made at the discretion of the College Principal.