FAQ's

No - but we are a Catholic school and we ask that students and families support the Catholic ethos and values of our school.  Not being Catholic does not preclude you from enrolling.  Offers are made in accordance with our Enrolment Policy.

Normally offers are made 2 years prior to children commencing.  It is recommended that applications are made 2 years prior to the child commencing school.  Applications are available from our office or via our website.

Yes, our out of hours school care facility is run by Camp Australia.  Please refer to the Out of School Hours Care information under our Enrolments Tab.

St John the Baptist Catholic School follows the recommendations from Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) regarding our class sizes.  In Reception and Year 1 the maximum number of students is 25 and from Years 2 to 6 is 29.

Our school is a member of the Southern Region of Catholic Schools.

The majority of our students attend the following secondary schools: 

  • Cabra Dominican College
  • Sacred Heart College

Yes we do.

Religious Education is at the heart of who we are as a Catholic school.

The short answer to this is yes! 

Our school prides itself on providing a Catholic education to all those who seek it.  Every family situation is different and considered individually.  There is a financial plan for everyone. 

If you seek a Catholic education for your child, please contact the Enrolment Officer to make an appointment.

For further information, please see the Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) website for more frequently asked questions.