Enrolment process

Most children start school in the year they turn 5 years of age.  Children must be enrolled at school by the age of 6.

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.

Children who start reception at the beginning of the year will generally complete 4 terms of reception, while children who start reception through the mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.

If our school is not your local school, you can complete and Expression of Interest, but enrolment will only be offered if we have places available.  

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

Mid-year intake from 2024

From 2024, there will be a mid-year intake into all primary schools.

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 March for mid year intake and June for following year start. You can get a form from our front office.  

Step 2: submit your verification documents by 31 April for mid year intake and 31 August  for following year start. 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 May for MYI and September for following year intake. 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 2 or 4. This is for all students starting school the following year.