Enrolment process

 You are very welcome to enrol your child at St Teresa’s School

We have a three part process for new enrolments:

  • This is an opportunity for us to get to know about your family’s needs. If you wish, we will show you around the school, and introduce you to your child’s first teacher if possible. You will be welcome to ask any questions you wish and we will provide you with any information you need to support your enrolment. We will also give you information about uniforms and stationery at this visit. At this meeting we will establish which forms you need to complete, depending on your type of enrolment.

  • We will give you an enrolment pack to complete. This includes the following:

    • Details of our online enrolment form

    • Attendance Dues Agreement form from the Wellington Archdiocese

    • Preference Form (if applicable)

    We will need to view and photocopy your child’s

    • Birth certificate

    • Immunisation certificate

    • Passport and Visa paperwork (if applicable)

    If you are enrolling your child under the preference scheme, we will also need a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate.

  • New Entrant children usually have 2-3 school visits prior to starting school. We can also arrange a school visit for older children if needed.

  • School Bus Routes

    St Teresa’s School has a proud and long-standing history of serving families in Karori and beyond. Many of our learners travel to St Teresa’s from within Karori, as well as from other parts of Wellington and the greater Wellington region.

    Karori is well-served by several Metlink bus routes, offering convenient and reliable public transport connections to and from the suburb. Below is an overview of the main bus routes that service Karori. If you need assistance finding the nearest bus stop please do ask.  

    🚌 Bus Routes Serving Karori

    1. Route 2 – Karori ↔ Seatoun

      • Route: Karori → Wellington CBD → Hataitai → Kilbirnie → Miramar → Seatoun

      • Frequency: Every 10 minutes during peak times

      • Operating Hours: Early morning until late evening, seven days a week

      • Key Stops in Karori: Karori Mall, Karori Normal School, Marsden Village

      • Notes: This is a high-frequency route that provides direct access between Karori and the eastern suburbs, including proximity to Wellington Airport .karori.org.nz+1wellingtonairport.co.nz+1transitapp.com

    2. Route 18 – Karori ↔ Miramar

      • Route: Karori (Allington Road) → Kelburn → Victoria University → Newtown → Kilbirnie → Miramar (Darlington Road)

      • Frequency: Every 20–30 minutes on weekdays; hourly on weekends

      • Operating Hours: Weekdays from 6:11 AM to 7:45 PM; weekends from 6:38 AM to 7:38 PM

      • Key Stops in Karori: Karori Mall, Marsden Village. This bus stops a few stops before St Teresa's bus stop.

      • Notes: Provides a cross-town connection between Karori and Miramar without needing to transfer in the central city .transitapp.com+1marsden.school.nz+1

    3. Route 21 – Courtenay Place ↔ Wrights Hill (Karori)

      • Route: Courtenay Place → Kelburn → Karori Tunnel → Beauchamp Street → Wrights Hill

      • Frequency: Every 20–30 minutes on weekdays; hourly on weekends

      • Operating Hours: Weekdays from 6:20 AM to 11:00 PM; weekends from 7:00 AM (Saturday) or 8:02 AM (Sunday) to 9:02 PM

      • Key Stops in Karori: Karori Mall, Beauchamp Street (Recreation Centre) This one finishes at Karori shops.

      • Notes: Serves the Wrights Hill area of Karori, providing access to and from the city center .letstalk.wellington.govt.nz

    4. Route 33 – Karori South ↔ Brandon Street (CBD)

      • Route: Karori South (Hazlewood Avenue) → Karori Mall → Karori Tunnel → Brandon Street

      • Frequency: Hourly during off-peak hours; more frequent during peak times

      • Operating Hours: Weekdays only

      • Key Stops in Karori: Karori Mall, Karori South

      • Notes: Peak-only service that provides direct access between Karori South and the central business district .en.wikipedia.org+1transitapp.com+1

    5. Route 34 – Karori West ↔ Brandon Street (CBD)

      • Route: Karori West (Montgomery Avenue) → Karori Mall → Karori Tunnel → Brandon Street

      • Frequency: Hourly during off-peak hours; more frequent during peak times

      • Operating Hours: Weekdays only

      • Key Stops in Karori: Karori Mall, Karori West

      • Notes: Peak-only service that connects Karori West with the central business district .

    6. Route 37 – Wrights Hill ↔ Brandon Street (CBD)

    🗺️ Planning Your Journey

    For real-time updates, route maps, and trip planning, consider using the following resources:

    • Metlink Website: www.metlink.org.nz

    • Transit App: Offers live tracking and route planning

    • Moovit App: Provides real-time arrivals and r

To get started, contact us or come in for a visit!