Thank you for considering Emmanuel Christian School as an option for your child’s schooling in the coming years. We welcome enquiries from all new families. Choosing a school for your child is an important decision and our school has many advantages for your family.

Our school is small enough for us to know every student and large enough to give a range of quality learning opportunities in a healthy environment with proven success for every child.

Our high expectations, values of Excellence, Christ-like character, Service and Wisdom guide our approach to teaching and learning from a Christian World View and are embedded in all we do. We encourage you to visit our school and discover quality Christian education.

Places at Emmanuel Christian School are becoming sought after. If you would like to enrol your child or visit the school contact the school office. The Principal or a senior member of staff will be more than happy to show you around the school and answer any questions you may have.

Office contact 03-3593595 or email: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

We accept enrolments for Primary aged children from years 1 to 6 and Middle school students from years 7 to 10.

ENROLMENT CLOSING DATE

Enrolment for 2026 closes on 22nd August 2025. Preference will be given to students who enrol before this date. Places may still be available for later applications.

Enrolment /Withdrawals

An enrolment scheme exists for prospective students at Emmanuel Christian School. We have a waiting list in some year groups for entry to the school. This means all children, including pre-school siblings of current pupils, need to go through the enrolment process within the time frame of the ‘enrolment season’ as detailed above. Enrolments usually close on the last Friday in August each year. Enrolment application forms are available on the school’s website or from the school office. Parents may move to other cities and a withdrawal from school is required. Where possible one term’s notice for withdrawal should be provided to the principal in writing.

Enrolment Scheme (Priority in Enrolment)

Emmanuel Christian School 1168 – Final Enrolment Scheme 2026.pdf

FEES

Attendance Dues, Activity Fees and the Voluntary Donation are three types of payment to the school:

Attendance Dues are payable to the Emmanuel Proprietor Trust for the provision of and maintenance of school property (Buildings). Attendance dues are compulsory fees.

Activity Donation the Board of Trustees requests an annual activities donation. This is used to support activities such as: swimming lessons, transport and class trips. The Board of Trustees will issue a tax receipt for donations made. Note: optional activities such as joining a sports team may incur additional charges, these are communicated in advance.

The Voluntary Special Character Donation is a per student payment, is a voluntary payment made to the Emmanuel Proprietors Trust. This money is used to provide resources and staff professional development directly related to the Schools Christian Character. This is not funded by the government and allows us to develop this critical component of the school. The Emmanuel Proprietors Trust will issue an annual tax receipt for any donations made.

Summary of Fees for the 2025 year

Proprietor Fees (Emmanuel Proprietors Trust, EPT)
Attendance Dues $ 1,400.00 Per annum per child (compulsory). 

Voluntary Special Character Donation

$ 300 (1st Child at the School) Per annum per child (voluntary)

$ 250 (2nd Child at the School)

$ 150 (3rd Child at the School)

No request is made for a donation for the 4th Child

School Donation
Activity Donation $ 90 per student in 2025

Enrolment applications may be scanned and emailed to office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz or posted to Emmanuel Christian School 322a Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053.

Enrolment Forms

All forms below may be downloaded, and completed in full to enable your application to proceed. Paper copies are available from the school office.

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Other Forms

Church Verification Form

 

Statement of Faith

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Online Enrolment Form

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