Catholic School Enrolment
How do I enrol my child in primary school?
Each primary school looks after its own enrolment process so it is best to contact the school you are interested in to find out what you need to do. Most schools conduct an enrolment interview.
Is there a special time of the year for enrolment?
While primary schools accept enrolment applications at any time during the year (pending vacancies), the main enrolment period is from February to May for the following school year. Contact the school to check when enrolment applications are due.
What documentation do I need to enrol my child?
Generally, schools require the following:
- record of baptism
- immunisation record
- passport (if not an Australian citizen)
- birth certificate (or naturalisation certificate)
- the name and phone number of a contact person in the case of an emergency
- a copy of any court order which affects parental responsibilities for the child
The school will let you know what documentation is needed at the time of application.
What do children have to take to school on their first day at primary school?
Most schools hold an information session for parents and an orientation program for Kindergarten students prior to starting school. Student requirements are explained at these parent information sessions.
If my children are attending a state school can they move to a Catholic school?
Yes. However, please note the enrolment policy, see Who can attend a Catholic school?
What about children with special needs?
Where possible, provision is made to enrol children with special needs or disabilities, whether visual, hearing, intellectual, physical, communication, learning or behavioural. Parents of children with special needs are advised to approach the desired school more than a year in advance.
How do I enrol my child in secondary school?
Each secondary school looks after its own enrolment process so it is best to contact the school you are interested in to find out what you need to do. While most secondary schools accept enrolment applications at any time during the year (pending vacancies), the main enrolment period is from February to May for the following school year. Some schools have waiting lists for enrolments so it is best to contact the school to check when enrolment applications are due.
What documents are needed to enrol in secondary school?
Requirements may vary from school to school but the following is an indication of the documents that may be required for secondary school enrolment:
- school reports with academic records for (at least) the previous two years
- a birth certificate (or naturalisation certificate)
- passport (if not an Australian citizen)
- medical records (especially if there has been any special medical condition such as epilepsy, or physical or mental disabilities)
- a reference can be handy, perhaps from the parish priest or another significant person
- a copy of any court order which affects parental responsibilities for the child
If my children are attending a state school can they move to a Catholic school?
Yes. However, please note the enrolment policy, see Who can attend a Catholic school?
What about children with special needs?
Where possible, provision is made to enrol children with special needs or disabilities, whether visual, hearing, intellectual, physical, communication, learning or behavioural. Parents of children with special needs are advised to approach the desired school more than a year in advance.