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 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.

To obtain the enrolment form or for more specific enrolment inquiries, contact us.

If our school is not your local school, you can still apply, but enrolment will only be offered if we have places available.

Visit school enrolment on the department’s website for more information.

Apply to enrol

Step 1: complete and submit an enrolment request form by 30 June.

Step 2: provide verification documents by 31 August, including:

  • a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or passport
  • the child’s current immunisation certificate
  • a copy of the residency visa for non-Australian residents
  • recent proof of address, such as a current utility bill or a 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 fully completed enrolment form
  • a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or passport
  • the child’s up-to-date immunisation certificate
  • for non-Australian residents, a copy of the residency visa
  • recent proof of address, such as a utility bill or a signed 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.