Applicants seeking priority status may be required to provide proof of residence in the specified area.

If the total number of applications from preference students is less than the number of places available, all preference applicants will be enrolled.

The number of places available for non-preference students will be governed by the maximum number allowable under the school's Integration Agreement. For St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, a maximum of 5% of the roll (34 students) is permissible.

If the total number of applications is greater than the number of places available, unsuccessful applicants will have their names recorded on a waiting list, within their relevant priority category, ranked in order of the published priority criteria. Students on the waiting list may be offered places at a later date if places become available. The waiting list will remain current until the Board next notifies the public that it is inviting applications for the next enrolment intake.