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.