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.
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.