Year 7 Enrolment
As Farrer is a selective day and boarding high school, the process for enrolment in Year 7 commences when your son is in Year 5.
The Application Process for Day & Boarding positions are different, students interested in applying for both must submit a separate Day
and Boarding application. Students local to Tamworth will not immediately be interviewed for boarding positions. They will only be
considered if there are places available after the first round of offers are complete.
Day Student Applications
Entry to Farrer as a Day Student is completed through the selective school’s placement test. Applications for enrolment in Year 7 in 2026 will open on 7th November 2024 and close on 21 February 2025. It is important to refer to the timeline of events as listed on the selective schools website under key dates.
Boarding Student Applications
Entry to Farrer as a Boarding Student is completed by applying directly to the school. Applicants
are encouraged to apply early as interviews commence in December 2024 for entry in 2026. Note, boarding applicants do NOT need
to register for the NSW Selective Schools Test.
To complete your application you will need Year 5 NAPLAN results (and Year 3 results if available), your last two school reports,
other relevant academic results or school awards, and a recent school photo.
Students who apply are academically assessed and may be invited to attend an interview at Farrer during December. This will help the school get to know the student, their interests, and readiness for a boarding school experience. Following the consideration of a student’s geographic (rural and remote) location, academic achievements and readiness for a boarding experience, a boarding position offer may be made.
The first round of boarding student offers will be sent to successful applicants by the close of Term 1, Year 6.
