Auditions timeline
Secondary School - Year 7 to Year 11 (Round 1)
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Applications Close
Parents/carers to complete and submit the Secondary Audition Application, with documentation and payment to HSPA.
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Video and Portfolio Submissions Due Date (Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Creative Industries and PTP)
Parents/carers to submit audition videos and portfolios by this date.
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Live Audition Notifications
Parents/carers will be notified of live audition dates and times.
Tuesday, 28 April to Friday, 1 May 2026
Audition Week
Auditions will comprise one compulsory workshop in a specialist performing arts area.
Illness or Misadventure
If an applicant is ill or experiences a misadventure leading up to or on the day of the audition, an Illness/Misadventure form should be obtained from Administration Staff, filled in and submitted to the school within 24 hours of the scheduled audition time.
If an applicant is ill or experiences misadventure before the day of the audition, the school should be contacted immediately.
Please note that dates and times of auditions will not be changed after notification.
Friday, 22 May 2026
Audition Results
All parents/carers will be notified of their child's results.
This will be either:
- A direct offer of enrolment
- A position on the waitlist
- No offer of enrolment (general feedback provided)
Friday, 29 May 2026
Appeals Deadline
Appeals can only be made against the audition process, not the result.
Must be in writing only (no personal/phone interviews).
There will be no individual feedback given, either written or orally.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Acceptance Deadline
Parents/carers are required to confirm or decline our offer of enrolment by this date.
Primary School - Year 3 to Year 6
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Applications Close
Parents/carers to complete and submit the Primary Audition Application, with documentation and payment to HSPA.
Sunday, 26 August 2026
Video Submissions Due Date
(Dance Only)
Parents/carers to submit audition video by this date.
Friday, 7 August 2026
Audition Notification
Parents/carers will be notified of:
- Audition dates and times
(dance, drama & music) - Video submission requirements and instructions (dance only)
Monday, 24 August to Friday, 28 August 2026
Audition Week
Auditions will comprise one compulsory workshop in a specialist performing arts area. Drama and Music will also complete an individual component. Please see the audition information sheets for further details.
Illness or Misadventure. If an applicant is ill or experiences a misadventure leading up to or on the day of the audition, an Illness/Misadventure form should be collected from Administration Staff, filled in and submitted to the school within 24 hours of the scheduled audition time.
If an applicant is ill or experiences misadventure before the day of the audition, the school should be contacted immediately.
Please note that dates and times of auditions will not be changed after notification.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Audition Results
All parents/carers will be notified of their child's results.
This will be either:
- A direct offer of enrolment
- A position on the waitlist
- No offer of enrolment (general feedback provided)
Monday, 21 September 2026 - 11:30 am
Information Session
Parents/Carers will be given information about the school and any requirements for the 2027 Scholastic Year and beyond.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Appeals Deadline
Appeals can only be made against the audition process, not the result.
Must be in writing only (no personal/phone interviews).
There will be no individual feedback given, either written or orally.
Friday, 11 October 2026
Acceptance Deadline
Parents/carers are required to confirm or decline our offer of enrolment by this date.
Open Day
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Information session for prospective and successful applicants
Parents and carers will be given information about the school and any requirements for the 2027 Scholastic Year and beyond.
