Out of Zone Students
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The October 2025 Out of Zone ballot will close on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, with the draw taking place on Friday, 15th October 2025.
The ballot is for students starting in 2026 (or when your child turns five years old).
The ballot will be conducted by a lawyer. You will be notified of the ballot results via email within five business days of the draw.
Our school holds up to two Out of Zone ballots each year, provided space is available:
● One in Term 1 (March)
● One in Term 4 (October)
Additional ballots may be conducted at any time if required, or a ballot may be cancelled if class numbers are full.
View in zone mapHow to Apply:
- Print the relevant ballot application form from the links below.
- Submit the completed form to the Ponsonby Primary Enrolments offi ce via email enrolments@ponsprim.school.nz, along with a copy of your child’s passport or NZ birth certificate. If your child does not hold a New Zealand or Australian passport, proof of the right to study in New Zealand must also be provided.
- The ballot will be conducted by a lawyer, and you will be notified of the results within five working days.
- For children new to school (turning 5), you should enter the closest ballot to their 5th birthday.
ENROL AT PONSONBY PRIMARY SCHOOL,
where every child’s potential is celebrated and encouraged to grow.
- First Priority: Applicants accepted into any special programme run by the school and approved by the Secretary for Education. (Note: We currently do not have any special programmes that qualify for this category.)
- Second Priority: Siblings of current students.
- Third Priority: Siblings of former students.
- Fourth Priority: Children of former students of the school.
- Fifth Priority: Children of employees at the school (working 2 days or more per week) or children of school board members.
- Sixth Priority: All other applicants.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Ponsonby Primary Enrolments Office enrolments@ponsprim.school.nz
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