Enrolments for 2023

Awatapu College welcomes enrolments from across Palmerston North at Years 9-13.

Enrolments for  2023 are accepted following an interview with the Principal or his representative. Please contact the school office on 06 356 4817 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to organise an enrolment interview. Alternatively, please complete the Expression of Interest on the side of this page and we will be in contact with you.

As part of the enrolment process, we ask that you bring with you the following documents:
• a copy of your child's most recent school report
• a copy of your child's NCEA transcript, if applicable
• proof of New Zealand Citizenship (birth certificate or passport)

If your child is not a New Zealand citizen, please contact our International Department for more information regarding international enrolments. 

Open Night 2022

Students and parents/caregivers interested in joining Awatapu College in 2023 are warmly invited to attend our Open Night on Tuesday 2 August 2022 at 5.30pm. Please assemble in the Awatapu College Gymnasium. Enquiries at all year levels are welcome.

Enrolments for 2023

Please complete the Expression of Interest form on the side of this page or collect a form from the school office. Once we have received this form, we will be in contact with parents to confirm an enrolment interview. Enrolment interviews for students entering Year 9 in 2023 will take place on either Thursday 15 September 2022; Tuesday 20 September 2022 and Wednesday 21 September 2022 at the College.

Year 8 Visit for 2023 Intake

Students entering Year 9 in 2023 will be required to visit the school - date to be advised. The students will be at the College from 9am-11am. Monrad staff will walk students back to school. Students from other schools will need to be picked up at 11am. If a student is unable to attend, their parent/caregiver must phone the office on 06 356 4817 to make other arrangements.