The Department of Education provides access to state education to ensure all students can participate in and gain positive outcomes from schooling.
There are protocols for school-based staff to follow when enrolling prospective students in the Preparatory Year (Prep) to Year 12 in state primary, secondary and special schools.
All eligible children and young people are entitled to 26 semesters of state education (including Prep) and are able to enrol in any state primary and secondary school, unless there is an enrolment management plan in place.
This means students may not be entitled to enrol unless they live within the local catchment area, or for students from outside the local catchment area, have met eligibility criteria contained in the plan.
Process for enrolling in any state primary, secondary or special school
Applicant contacts school to enquire about specific enrolment procedures.
School provides access to the documents to the applicant.
Applicant completes and provides to school.
School receives and processes the completed application for student enrolment form and ensures:
School to confirm interview appointment and discuss with parents the enrolment agreement and seeks signature from parents and students (if appropriate) as acknowledgement of expectations of enrolment agreement, including the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students, student dress code and other school policies, programs and services.
Applicant provides relevant information to school about the prospective student's educational needs from other agencies or other professionals.
Enrolment forms
Enrolment forms are available at the office and can be completed for a child actually attending school or can be accessed via the links below.
The completed enrolment form must be accepted by the Principal before students begin at the school. Children entering a state primary school in Queensland must be deemed eligible for enrolment by the Principal.
Other documentary evidence required upon enrolment include:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residency, e.g lease, rates notice, utilities notice — gas, phone, etc.
- Court orders/medical info if applicable
The birth certificate is sighted and the birth certificate number is recorded on the enrolment form if this is the first time the child has enrolled in a state school.
An alternative to a birth certificate will be considered where it is not possible to obtain a birth certificate (e.g. passport or visa documents will suffice).