Does every student have the opportunity to attend Scotch College?
Scotch College has an open-enrolment policy, and all students are welcome to attend. Receipt of an application does not guarantee entry to the College and all places are allocated strictly in the order of the application date.

What are your intake years?
Scotch College accepts students at all Year levels where places are available. The main intake years however, are at Year 1, 3 6 and 8.

How do I register my son for admission?
To register a prospective student for entry into Scotch College, the completed application form, any relevant documentation together with a registration fee should be forwarded to Admissions, Scotch College 76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne 6010. The registration fee is $110 for each application (inclusive of GST), and is payable at the time of application by credit card, cash or cheque. A College prospectus, which includes the application form, can be obtained by contacting the school on 61 8 9384 1466 or by emailing admissions@scotch.wa.edu.au. The application form can also be completed online.

Are places available now?
For the latest information on the availability of places at Scotch College, please contact the Admissions Office on 9384 1466.

How do your waiting lists work at Scotch College?
When a prospective student applies for admission to Scotch, his details are entered on our waitlist. Two years prior to entry at Year 1, and three years prior to entry at Year 3, 6 and 8 our Admissions Office will contact the family to confirm interest in a place at Scotch College. The parents/guardian completes a confirmation form indicating their interest. Positions are then allocated in order of the date of application. If a position is not required in that particular year group the students name is retained for the next main entry point.

Do you offer scholarships?

Scotch College offers scholarships to academically and musically talented students providing the opportunity to pursue excellence in their chosen fields. These scholarships are offered for entry in Year 8 and are open to both current students and those not currently attending Scotch College.

What languages do you offer?
In Years 1 to 5 French is taught as part of the Primary Years Programme. It is considered an integral part of the boys' education. The emphasis is on vocabulary acquisition through a variety media and activities as well as an appreciation of another culture. In Years 6 to 10 Scotch College offers the choice of French or Indonesian.

What sports do you offer?

Participating in sport is a central part of life at Scotch, as it promotes teamwork and helps the boys develop an ability to support one another. At the start of each season, Senior School boys select a specific sport and specialist staff provide coaching. In summer, they choose from Basketball, Cricket, Rowing, Swimming, Water Polo, Volleyball or Tennis. The winter sports selection includes Badminton, Cross country, Football, Hockey, Rugby or Soccer. Additionally, there is an Athletics season in Term 3.

Scotch College has excellent facilities for our students including 22 hectares of playing fields, an Olympic length swimming pool and gymnasium.

What music opportunities are available?
Every boy is encouraged and offered the opportunity to participate in music at Scotch and all students have the opportunity to participate in performance groups including choirs and orchestras. Individual tuition in a wide range of instruments and voice is also available at the school. There are many opportunities to perform publicly throughout the year and the recently completed Dickinson Centre provides a superb venue.

Do you have a private bus service?
Scotch College is located very close to public transport on Shenton Road, with buses running past the school, and Swanbourne and Claremont train station just a short walk away.