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	Rockway Mennonite Collegiate	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day and Homestay admissions	0%	90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		1%
  December		7%
  January		2%
  February		1%
  March		2%
  April		Less than 1%
  May		Less than 1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		Less than 1%

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• 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 12 (for the same grades offered at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Rockway Mennonite Collegiate	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	24 - 48	17
  Gr. 8	10 - 15	9
  Gr. 9	20 - 40	23
  Gr. 10	10 - 30	12
  Gr. 11	10 - 30	12
  Gr. 12	10 - 30	13

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  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Homestay
  	Rockway Mennonite Collegiate	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	-	0
  Gr. 8	-	3
  Gr. 9	-	10
  Gr. 10	-	10
  Gr. 11	-	10
  Gr. 12	-	19

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• 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 Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Rockway Mennonite Collegiate	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	90%	39%
  Gr. 8	90%	36%
  Gr. 9	90%	42%
  Gr. 10	90%	39%
  Gr. 11	90%	38%
  Gr. 12	90%	36%

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  Grade	Acceptance rate: Homestay
  	Rockway Mennonite Collegiate	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	-	39%
  Gr. 8	-	36%
  Gr. 9	-	42%
  Gr. 10	-	39%
  Gr. 11	-	38%
  Gr. 12	-	36%

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• What Rockway Mennonite Collegiate says it looks for in students

  i. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is for grade 7-12 students of all faith and cultural backgrounds who want to belong to an academic community that thrives within a Mennonite tradition of peaceful conflict resolution. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate forms faith and builds character in an academic environment for students who will work hard, respect the values of the community, and be open to the guidance and instruction that will enable them to become responsible, globally minded, compassionate and reflective citizens of our community and world. Families of Rockway students commit themselves to collaborative relationships between home and school that foster the best possible learning outcomes. Students who thrive at Rockway immerse themselves in our rich and diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, and make positive contributions to the classroom, sports, chapel, and the arts.

• 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 Rockway Mennonite Collegiate and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Rockway Mennonite Collegiate					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 7		-	-	-	-	Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-	-	-	Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 9		-	-	-	-	Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 10		-	-	-	-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-	-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 12%
  Gr. 12		-	-	-	-	Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

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• What Rockway Mennonite Collegiate says about the application process

  Application fee: $200

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: 10%

  
  Description:

  To apply for admission to Rockway:

  • Fill out the Inquiry Form found on our Admissions webpage 
  • Fill out application found on the Admissions Checklist and pay the $200 application fee.
  • Submit the following information:
    • student’s report cards from the past two years
    • student's IEP and psychoeducational assessment (if applicable)
    • email contact information for two teacher references

• 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.