Our commitment at Liston College is authentic as we strive to make young men of authenticity - authentic in faith, character and aspiration. For boys, community is oxygen and your sons will find at Liston College that community is cherished – the strength of it, the wholeness of it, and the blessings that comes with it. We welcome the enrolment of your son into Liston College.

Liston College caters for boys in Year 7-13. We accept students primarily in Year 7. Enrolment at other levels is subject to availability. In line with our commitment to the Special Character of Liston College and the Integrated Schools agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, 95% or more of our students are from a preference background. Applications are open the year before your son is due to start.

Information on Enrolment Applications for 2026

Enrolments are submitted ONLINE. Please read the information below before completing the form. 

Click Here for Online Enrolment Form

The Enrolment Process

Before you start:

This online application form requires you to download documents from this website. These are to be completed and uploaded along with additional documents. Please see the note on naming the documents below.  We suggest you have these on hand before you start.

The documents to be downloaded are:

• Preference Certificate - to be completed an signed by your Parish Priest (if applicable)
• Attendance Dues Agreement Form - to be completed and signed by both parents

AND

A copy of your son's Birth Certificate or Passport. If not born in New Zealand, proof of citizenship/residency/student visa. If on a student visa, the parent's work visa is also required.

AND

A copy of your son's most recent school report.

Note on naming documents to be uploaded:

Documents to be uploaded with this application should be scanned and saved as .pdf files using names that indicate the contents. 

Please use these file names:

• Preference Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Attendance Dues Agreement
• School Report

The enrolment will not be processed until all applicable documents are received.

Should you not have the facility to create .pdf documents, please bring the original documents to the school office where the Enrolment Officer will assist you.

Liston College reserves the right to request original copies of documents that have been uploaded as part of the enrolment process.

Please note - completion of this application does not guarantee a place at Liston College. 

Enrolment Process

Once the application is received, you may be contacted regarding a possible enrolment interview. The interview is with a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is a time to ask any necessary questions. Parent partnership is an important aspect of our school and we expect the presence of both parents at this interview. Parents and students are expected to demonstrate a willingness and ability to support the Catholic Character of the College.  

Should you experience difficulties in completing this form, please contact the Enrolment Officer (Angela Watson) by email at [email protected], or by phone during normal school hours, 8.30am-3.30pm: 09 838 9350

Offer of Place and Acceptance of Offer

On offer of a place by the Principal – the following documentation will be sent out to the parent / caregiver:

• Letter of Acceptance.
• Enrolment Acceptance Form.

To secure the offered place, parents must complete, sign and return the Acceptance form, along with payment of a non-refundable $200 acceptance fee. This is part payment of the 1^st term’s fees (or the term that the student starts at Liston College).

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PREFERENCE OF ENROLMENT

The College, in its Integration Agreement with the Government, has two categories of enrolment:

• Preference
• Non-preference.

Preference enrolment is given to those students whose parents have established a particular or general religious connection with the Special Character of the College. A completed and signed Preference Certificate must be obtained from your parish Priest before submitting an online enrolment.

A non-preference enrolment may be granted to those who cannot produce a Preference Certificate. The College has a limited number places for non-preference students. Non-preference places are allocated at the discretion of the Principal.

The Timeline for 2026 Enrolments

1. Applications are now open and close at 4pm on Friday 30 May 2025. *
2. Interviews will take place if necessary.
3. Families will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of Term 3 2025.

* Late enrolments will be placed on a wait list and contacted if space is available.

Applications are to be submitted using the ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM.

What is the criteria for acceptance to Liston College? Liston College welcomes applications from students whose families are supportive of the College’s special character.  Liston is proud of its diverse community. The College ensures it retains this diversity by accepting a range of boys from different backgrounds. Whilst the major criteria is preference, it is but one of the many criteria that is looked at during the Enrolment process. Liston also place huge emphasis on family, and their contribution and commitment to our community.

We are a Catholic family so we would expect to be accepted to Liston College?
The growth in West Auckland has meant that in recent years demand for places at Liston College has exceeded places available. Unfortunately, each year we may have to disappoint a number of Catholic families.

I am Non-Catholic, can I apply?
Non-preference boys are welcome to apply. The preference requirements are outlined in the Enrolment Forms and priority is given to those from a preference background.

Is there a zone?
Liston College does not have an enrolment zone. We have a tradition of providing a Catholic Education to boys from across Auckland.

Is there boarding accommodation or a hostel?
Liston College does not have boarding accommodation or a hostel.

Does Liston College have feeder primary schools?
Parents of Year 6 boys from St Paul’s Primary and Holy Cross School will be sent enrolment details.  At Year 7 preferential enrolment is given to Catholic pupils wishing to enter from Catholic Primary Schools. 

I wish to enrol for Year 7 & 8 only?
Liston College is a Year 7-13 school.  The College places great emphasis on family and their commitment to our community. The expectation is that all boys will continue through to Year 13. Parents should be aware of this expectation at the time of their application for enrolment.

Will my Year 6 son be interviewed?
Year 6 boys going into Year 7 will be interviewed by the Principal or Senior Leader. We ask that both parents are present at the interview.

When will I be notified if I have been accepted?
Our process will conclude end Term 3.  Emails will be sent will be sent to families then.

Can I come and have a look around the school?
We are happy to arrange a tour of the school. Please email your details through to the Enrolment Officer (Angela Watson) by email at [email protected] and we will be in touch.

How many boys are accepted?
In 2025 Liston College will accept approximately 120 boys to begin Year 7 in 2026. A handful of boys may be accepted at Year 9 each year, whilst other levels are dependent on vacancies that arise.

Is there an academic test?
There is no entrance test as part of the Enrolment process.  There will be an Orientation Day for new Year 7 students in November.

Do students have access to a tuckshop? Yes during morning interval and lunchtime students may access the school tuckshop. Click here: Tuckshop Price List Nov 2024 for the current options.

The Timeline for 2026 Enrolments

1. Applications are now open and close at 4pm on Friday 30 May 2025. *
2. Interviews will take place if necessary.
3. Families will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of Term 3 2025.

* Late enrolments will be placed on a wait list and contacted if space is available.

Applications are to be submitted using the ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM. Please contact the school office if you require assistance with this.  09 838 9350