(1) The registrar must, within 9 months after giving written notice under section 131 (3) of the receipt of an application for the registration of a non-Government school:
(a) approve the application by registering the school; or
(b) refuse the application.
(2) The registrar must do so having regard to:
(a) the matters mentioned in section 136 ; and
(b) the recommendations of the Panel in relation to the application; and
(c) any other matters the registrar considers relevant to the application.
(3) As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (1), the registrar must give written notice of the decision to the applicant.
(4) On the registration of a non-Government school, the registrar must issue a certificate of registration for the school.
(5) The certificate of registration must contain the information that the registrar considers appropriate.