ADMISSIONS

Outside of school events, like open houses, you can schedule a tour of the school (visit website). If arranged on a regular school day, a tour may provide a realistic view of school life.

• Why it matters

  A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day and Boarding admissions	0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		2%
  December		7%
  January		1%
  February		2%
  March		2%
  April		1%
  May		1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		1%

• Why it matters

  The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 9, 10 and 11 (for the same grades offered at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	20 - 30	23
  Gr. 10	20 - 30	13
  Gr. 11	20 - 30	13
  Gr. 12	20 - 30	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Boarding
  	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	1 - 10	8
  Gr. 9	50 - 75	18
  Gr. 10	50 - 75	18
  Gr. 11	50 - 75	18
  Gr. 12	50 - 75	14

• Why it matters

  Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.

Acceptance rate at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	80%	40%
  Gr. 10	80%	38%
  Gr. 11	80%	37%
  Gr. 12	80%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Boarding
  	Athol Murray College of Notre Dame	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	75%	35%
  Gr. 9	80%	40%
  Gr. 10	80%	38%
  Gr. 11	80%	37%
  Gr. 12	80%	35%

• What Athol Murray College of Notre Dame says it looks for in students

  The Notre Dame Man & Woman
  
  The world today is looking for men and women,
  Who are not for sale
  Who are honest, sound from centre to circumference, true to the heart's core
  With consciences as steady as the needle to the pole
  Who will stand for the right if the heavens totter and the earth reels
  Who can tell the truth and look the world right in the eye
  Who neither brag nor run
  Who neither flag or flinch
  Who can have courage without shouting it
  In whom the courage of everlasting life runs still, deep and strong
  Who know their message and tell it
  Who know their place and fill it
  Who know their business and attend to it
  Who will not lie, shirk or dodge
  Who are not too lazy to work, nor too proud to be poor
  Who are willing to eat what they have earned and wear what they have paid for
  Who are not ashamed to say "No" with emphasis
  
  God is looking for them. He wants those who can unite together around a common faith - who can join hands in a common task - and who have come to the kingdom for such a time as this. God give us such as them.
  
  Not only will they be better prepared to fulfil their duties as a citizen, they should make a better friend, a better husband, a better father, a better wife, because free people do. They will, in short, be better prepared to live, and when their hour comes, they will know better how to die because free people do.
  
  – Athol Murray

• Why it matters

  A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Athol Murray College of Notre Dame					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 8	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 9		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 10		-	-	-	-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-	-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 12		-	-	-	-	Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10%

• What Athol Murray College of Notre Dame says about the application process

  Application fee: $100

  Registration fee: $3,000

  Deposit: $3,000

  
  Description:

  • At Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, the academic program commences at the beginning of September and ends in June each year.  All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible – preferably six months to one year in advance of planned enrolment. 
    
    Applications for admission will be accepted until our programs are full, at which point a waiting pool is established. International student applicants must apply early enough to allow time for their Canadian Study Permits to be processed. This process can take several weeks to complete. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact our Enrolment Office at 306-732-1249.
  • Applicants must submit all documentation in the English language.
  • Applicants will be considered for admission on a rolling basis. The College establishes a waiting pool once each grade is full.
  • Documents needed include: photo of applicant, principal recommendation from current school and school report card. Additional documentation may be required upon completion of on-line application found here: https://notredame.myschoolapp.com/app#login/apply 

• Why it matters

  Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.