Enrolment process
Most children start school in the year they turn 5 years of age. Your child must be at school by their 6th birthday.
Government primary schools have 2 major enrolment intakes, one for children at the beginning of the year (intake 1) and one for children to start school in term 3 (intake 2).
If your child turns 5 years old:
- before 1 May they can start reception in term 1 of that year.
- between 1 May and 31 October, they can start reception in term 3 (mid-year).
- after 31 October they can start reception in the following year.
Students enrolled through a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.
If our school is not your local school, you can still apply to enrol, but enrolment will only be offered if we have places available.
Visit the school enrolment section on the department’s website for more information.
Apply to enrol
Step 1: submit an enrolment request form by 30 June. You can get a form from our front office.
Step 2: submit your verification documents by 31 August. You’ll need to provide:
- a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport
- an immunisation certificate
- residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident
- proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement).
Offers of enrolment
Step 3: You’ll receive an offer of enrolment in September. Make sure you accept an offer by the specified date.
Step 4: At this point, you can attend an information session. During the session we can help you fill in an enrolment form.
You’ll need to provide:
- a completed enrolment form
- a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport
- an immunisation certificate
- residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident
- proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement).
Transition visits
Before starting school, you’ll get a letter to let you know when you can attend a transition visit in term 4. This is for all students starting school the following year.