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Enrolment​

​Every child is entitled to be enrolled at the government school that is designated for the intake area within which the child’s home is situated and that the child is eligible to attend. We can help you with your enrolment inquiries throughout the year.

Apply online
We are trialling a new online enrolment process to make it easier and faster to enrol your child at your local school.
To apply online, you must:
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • live in the local enrolment area of this school.
Apply for enrolment online 
If you are not eligible to use the online form or prefer not to, you can download an application to enrol (PDF 579KB).
The application form must be completed in English. However, a translated application to enrol may help you to fill out the form in English.

To apply online: https://enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/#/?schoolCode=4526&catchmentLevel=primary
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​Starting school
Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.
Because students start new work in their new class at the beginning of the school year, it would be an advantage for your child both socially and educationally, to start school as soon as possible in the new year.

Applying to enrol in primary school
If your child is currently enrolled in a NSW public school, contact us to discuss the enrolment procedures and obtain the necessary paperwork.
If your child is coming from a non-government school, contact us to make an appointment to discuss your child's potential enrolment.
If your child has a temporary visa or visitor visa you will first need to apply to enrol by contacting the temporary residents program who will give you forms to bring to the school.
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Enrolment appointments
For your appointment, if your child has not been previously enrolled in a NSW public school, you will need to bring these documents with you:
  • your child's birth certificate or identity documents
  • proof of student's address - you will require originals of different documents current council rates or a current lease agreement and four original documents (e.g. utilities account, rental agreements etc) as proof of address for your child. Refer to Residential Address Identification for Matthew Pearce Public School
  • Immunisation history statement based on the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR)
  • family law or other relevant court orders (if applicable).

If your child is not a permanent resident you will also need to provide:
  • passport or travel documents
  • current visa and previous visas (if applicable).

For children already enrolled in a NSW public school we only require:
  • proof of student's address - originals of different documents such as your council rates notice or residential lease and electricity bill as detailed above. Refer to Residential Address Identification for Matthew Pearce Public School
  • family law or other relevant court orders (if applicable).

It's important that you tell the principal if your child has any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions, before your child starts school.

​To learn more about enrolment and the information required, visit general information.
Forms are also available at Going to a Public School.
 
Out-of-Area
NSW public schools have specific local enrolment areas. These areas are determined by the Department of Education. Students enrol in public schools based on their home address. All public schools ensure there are enough places for students in their local enrolment area.
 
Schools may accept enrolments from outside their designated intake area if places are available. Such applications are subject to the selection criteria and department policies. Applications for non-local (out-of-area) enrolments are considered using a range of criteria, including the availability of appropriate staff and classroom accommodation. If the demand for local enrolment exceeds the number of places available, out-of-area enrolments will not be available and only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Currently our school enrolment exceeds the permanent accommodation available. Contact the school to find out more about out-of-area selection criteria.

Links

School Finder
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Enrolment of Students in Government Schools

Parent information about the enrolment form
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Starting School

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  • Home
  • Our School
    • School History
    • Attendance & Absences
    • Before & After School Care
    • BYOD
    • Canteen and Uniform
    • Curriculum
    • Special Religious Education
    • Enrolment >
      • Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
    • Photos
    • Public School Information
    • Sports
    • Student Leadership
    • Parents & Citizens
    • Students >
      • Chaplaincy Services
      • Student Counselling
  • Newsletter & App
  • Calendar
  • Wellbeing
  • Documents and Policies
  • Contact
  • Parent Online Payments