Enrolment

Enrolments are now closed.

Online Enrolments

St Peter’s College Palmerston North has moved to an online enrolment system.

All applications are to be supported with a signed Preference Certificate by the Catholic Parish Priest or an Authorised Agent of the Bishop.

The Preference Certificate is signed by a Catholic Priest or an Authorised Agent of the Bishop in the PN Diocese region for preference enrolment. 

Without this form you are reliant on a space becoming available for non-preference students and will be placed on our waiting list.

Enrolments Closed

For students wishing to enrol during the year, please phone the school office and arrange an appointment regarding enrolment.

If you require any further information you can contact:

Lana Kinane
Enrolment Administrator

Email: kinanel@stpeterspn.school.nz | Phone: +64 6 354 4198 ext 750

Preference of Enrolment Certificate

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2025 - 2026 Internal Enrolment Policy
Attendance Dues Form and Overview

Bus Information

Important Notice: Impending Changes to School Bus Services for 2026

11 October 2025

Today, we are formally notifying our school community about significant, impending changes to the Ministry of Education school bus service, which are scheduled to take effect from Term 1, 2026.

These changes are the direct result of a recent comprehensive review carried out by the Ministry of Education (MoE) concerning its school transport services across the wider Palmerston North area. The Ministry has based its decision on a re-evaluation of the criteria for eligible students, specifically considering their location and numbers relative to our school and the existing routes. This review is intended to ensure the service aligns with current eligibility rules and population distribution.

Over the past few months, I have been actively involved in this process, attending a series of meetings with the Ministry of Education and other Principals in our region. Following these discussions, I have sent multiple follow-up communications to the Ministry, clearly outlining our deep concerns and detailing the specific reasons I believe these proposed changes will have a substantial negative impact on our school and community. We have strongly advocated for a solution that minimises disruption for our students and families.

We understand that any alteration to daily transport is a major concern for families. To help you understand the full scope of what is planned, we have attached all the official documentation that has been provided to the school by the Ministry of Education. We strongly encourage all families who rely on the service to read and review this material carefully.

The Ministry has informed us that further, more specific details regarding the new bus stops and timetables will be provided to the school, and subsequently shared with you, by the end of October this year.
We will continue to work closely with the MoE to secure and share this final route information as soon as it is made available. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this transition.

Changes to Palmerston North Bus Service 2026
Ministry Factsheet Desiging Bus Routes
Ministry Factsheet Transport Assistance
D080209 Shannon to Palmerston North AM
D080209 Palmerston North to Shannon PM
D080210 Pohangina to Palmerston North AM
D080210 Palmerston North to Pohangina PM
D080212 Tokomaru to Palmerston North AM
D080212 Palmerston North to Tokomaru PM
D080221 Bainesse to Palmerston North AM
D080221 Palmerston North to Bainesse PM
Ashhurst to Palmerston North Temporary transitional route AM
Palmerston North to Ashhurst Temporary transitional route PM
 

A copy of our Enrolment Priority directed by Catholic Education Office for Catholic State Integrated Schools can be downloaded here.