Enrolment process
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.
Download the getting ready for reception flyer for more information on the transition from preschool to primary school.
Your child must be at school by their 6th birthday.
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.
Please check this website for your local school
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Visit the school enrolment section on the department’s website for more information.
Apply to enrol
Step 1: submit a registration of interest form. You can get a form from our Administration Office.
Step 2: submit your verification documents. You’ll need to provide:
- a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport
- 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 for students starting at the beginning of the year and an offer in February for students starting mid-year. 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
- 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 transition visits in term 4 for students starting at the beginning of the year and in term 2 for students starting mid-year.