Years 7 & 8 at Wellesley
Years 7 and 8 are a critical time for boys to build confidence, independence, friendships and the habits they will carry into secondary school. At Wellesley, boys in Years 7 and 8 are known, stretched and supported in an environment designed to help them grow in confidence, independence and character.
Experience Wellesley for yourself
The best way to understand whether Wellesley is the right fit for your son is to experience the school for yourself. Book one of our upcoming Open Days, arrange a personal tour, or explore more about life at Wellesley to see how we support boys in Years 7 and 8 to grow in confidence, curiosity and character.
Open days
Explore our School with student guides and visit our classrooms and facilities. You will leave with a real sense of what makes us special.
Personal tours
Come for a personal tour tailored to your son’s interests, with time to meet teachers and explore our specialist rooms.
Wellesley experience day
Give your son the chance to see himself at Wellesley. He’ll spend time in class, meet students and teachers, and experience what a typical school day feels like.
Choose how you’d like to experience Wellesley
Our enrolment process
Give us a ring, drop us an email, or pop in for a chat. Our enrolments team loves answering questions, sharing stories about school life, and arranging tours. There is no such thing as a silly question.
Nothing beats seeing Wellesley in action. Join one of our Open Days or book a personal tour. Watch the boys in their element, feel the energy of our classrooms, and breathe in that spectacular sea air.
Ready to join us? Complete our enrolment form and submit it with a $100 application fee. This gives us all the information we need to get to know your son and your family.
Once your application is in, we will arrange a relaxed meeting with our Principal, Michael Bain. It is a chance for us to connect, for your son to ask questions, and to make sure we are the right fit for each other.
After confirming your son’s placement, we will provide you with the final logistics for Day One at Wellesley. The placement is confirmed upon payment of a $300 confirmation fee and submission of the completed enrolment data form.
Learning that keeps boys engaged
At Wellesley, boys learn through challenge, movement, discovery and connection. From the classroom to the sports field, the bush and the shoreline, every day is designed to help boys stay curious, active and involved in their learning.
For boys entering Years 7 and 8, this means a school environment that recognises their energy, builds their confidence and gives them room to grow before secondary school.
Confidence, character and curiosity
The senior years at Wellesley are about more than academic progress. Boys are encouraged to ask questions, take positive risks, persevere, lead and discover what they are capable of.
With specialist teaching, small class sizes and a strong focus on character, Wellesley helps boys build the independence and confidence they will carry into secondary school and beyond.
Fees
Fees are calculated based on four terms per year with term fees in 2026 being $5,803 (Years 1-6) per term and $6,164 (Years 7-8) per term. We are transparent about costs and offer flexible payment options to help families manage. Sibling discounts are available, and our finance team is always happy to discuss what works for you.