Enrolment process
In South Australia, the first year of primary school is called reception.
- Children who turn 5 years old:
- before 1st May can start school in term 1
- between 1st May and 31st October can start school in term 3 (mid-year intake)
- after 31st October can start the next year.
Children who start school at the beginning of the year will complete 4 terms of reception.
Children who start school in a mid-year intake will compete 6 terms of reception.
Learn how apply to and enrol in government schools.
Visit the school enrolment section on the department’s website for more information.
Apply to enrol
Step 1: Submit a Registration of Interest to Enrol Form which can be collected from our front office.
Step 2: If you meet the criteria, you will receive notification asking for you to attend a meeting. During the meeting 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 September (or April for Mid-year enrolments). Make sure you accept an offer by the specified date and complete the Enrolment Form and Consent Form and return it to the school as soon as possible to secure your enrolment.
Transition visits
Before starting school, you’ll get a letter to let you know when you can attend a transition visit. All Enrolment Forms are due before they can attend transition.