St Francis de Sales School 11 Mersey Street, Island Bay, Wellington 6023

Welcome to St Francis de Sales School, a distinguished establishment located at 11 Mersey Street in Wellington, New Zealand. As a prominent point of interest in the area, our school offers a rich history of high-quality Catholic education and strong values that are both modeled and promoted in our learning environment.

At St Francis de Sales School, our vision is for each student to develop a love of God, a love of learning, and a love of life. We believe in nurturing the whole child, providing valuable learning experiences for children from Year One to Year Eight within a nurturing Catholic environment. Our committed team ensures that our children are well cared for and supported throughout their educational journey.

In addition to our academic focus, St Francis de Sales School is deeply rooted in the wider Catholic community. We are proud to sit alongside St Francis de Sales Church in Island Bay and maintain close relationships with our parish. Our staff have chosen to work in a Catholic school, and we enjoy our various roles, fostering a sense of community and support amongst ourselves.

Furthermore, we are part of the Wellington Catholic School's Kāhui Ako, a network of 13 Catholic primary and secondary schools across the capital. This collaboration allows us to regularly work with a diverse group of teaching professionals, sharing and comparing best practices to continuously improve our education methods. Our goal is to ensure that our learners have the very best start in their lifelong learning journey.

When it comes to enrollment, we follow the guidelines set out in the 2020 Education & Training Act. Only 5% of our student roll can be non-preference, provided there is available space. The remaining 95% must be "preference" students, as outlined in our Criteria of Preference. Please refer to the second page of the Criteria of Preference to determine if your child would be applying for a Preference or Non-Preference place. Please note that there may be a waiting list for non-preference places at St Francis de Sales School.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the exceptional education and nurturing environment we offer at St Francis de Sales School. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our caring community.