ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

• 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	Rothesay Netherwood School	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 Rothesay Netherwood School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Rothesay Netherwood School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 6	16 - 20	9
  Gr. 7	2 - 5	16
  Gr. 8	10 - 15	10
  Gr. 9	10 - 20	23
  Gr. 10	10 - 20	13
  Gr. 11	10 - 20	13
  Gr. 12	10 - 20	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Boarding
  	Rothesay Netherwood School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 6	2 - 4	5
  Gr. 7	2 - 5	7
  Gr. 8	2 - 10	8
  Gr. 9	10 - 30	18
  Gr. 10	10 - 20	18
  Gr. 11	10 - 20	18
  Gr. 12	10 - 20	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 Rothesay Netherwood School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Rothesay Netherwood School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 6	85%	36%
  Gr. 7	85%	38%
  Gr. 8	85%	35%
  Gr. 9	75%	40%
  Gr. 10	70%	38%
  Gr. 11	70%	37%
  Gr. 12	70%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Boarding
  	Rothesay Netherwood School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 6	90%	36%
  Gr. 7	90%	38%
  Gr. 8	90%	35%
  Gr. 9	80%	40%
  Gr. 10	80%	38%
  Gr. 11	80%	37%
  Gr. 12	80%	35%

• What Rothesay Netherwood School says it looks for in students

  Students attending Rothesay Netherwood School are expected to:
  strive for individual excellence: academically, artistically, athletically, socially, and spiritually;
  demonstrate respect for their surroundings and environment;
  know and maintain the standards of the school;
  treat everyone with respect and dignity;
  develop an enduring sense of responsible citizenship; and
  leave RNS a better school and continue to be active in school affairs.

• 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 Rothesay Netherwood School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Rothesay Netherwood School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 6		-	-	-	-	Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 7%
  Gr. 7		-	-	-	-	Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
  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 Rothesay Netherwood School says about the application process

  Application fee: $100

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  • The completed application form
  • The last two years' final school reports and the most current report card
  • A copy of the applicant's birth certificate or passport (copy of passport must be received for non-Canadian students)
  • The completed Confidential Teacher Recommendation form
  • Copy of Immunization Record
  • Interview in person or via Skype
  • Please note: Students applying for Grades 10, 11 and 12 whose first language in not English may be required to submit results of a recognized English language test (IELTS, SLEP, TOEFL, etc.)
  • Application fee
    • Canadian Applicants - $100 CAD
    • International Applicants - $200 CAD

• 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.