Enrolment process - Department Primary School

If your child turns 5:

before 1 May, they can start primary school at the start of the year.
after 1 May, they can start the next year.

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.

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

Mid-year intake from 2024

From 2024, there will be a mid-year intake into school.

From 2024, if your child turns 5 years between 1 May and 31 October, they can start school in either:

term 3 of the same year
or term 1 the following year.

Students enrolled through a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.

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.