Enrolment process
Most children start school in the year they turn 5 and 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 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 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, but enrolment is only offered if places are available. Note: choosing to enrol here instead of your local school means your child will not be eligible for bus transportation.
Visit school enrolment on the department’s website for more information.
Apply to enrol
Step 1: Step 1: complete and submit an enrolment request form by 30 June. Forms are available at the front office.
Step 2: provide verification documents by 31 August, including:
- 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: in September, an enrolment offer will be sent. Please accept the offer by the date specified in the letter to secure your child’s place.
Step 4: once accepted, attend an enrolment session where our team will assist you with completing the enrolment form.
Please bring:
- 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.