High school enrolment
When changing schools and applying to enrol your child in high school, you will need to complete an expression of interest for placement in Year 7 form (PDF 3MB). See below to find out which enrolment process applies to your child's circumstances for Year 7, or for Years 8-12.
Expressions of interest for placement in Year 7, 2014 are due by Friday 22 March 2013.
When changing schools, for placement in Year 7
- Currently enrolled in a NSW public school
You should obtain an expression of interest for placement in Year 7 form (PDF 3MB) from your current school. They will send your completed form to the high school of your choice and once a decision has been made, the high school will write directly to you. If your application is successful they will arrange for the transfer of your child's details to them. You may be asked to make an appointment with the high school to discuss next steps.
- Currently enrolled in a non-government school
Contact your local high school, or high school of choice, to obtain an expression of interest for placement in Year 7 form (PDF 3MB), to complete and return. The school will contact you once a decision has been made about your child's potential enrolment, and inform you of the next steps in the process.
- Holds a temporary visa or visitor visa
You will first need to apply to enrol by contacting the temporary residents program office. They will assess your eligibility and provide you with paperwork to bring to the appropriate high school. You will then need to contact the school to complete an expression of interest form. They will contact you once a decision has been made about your child's potential enrolment, and next steps.
- Has a learning difficulty or special need
Please contact your local regional office by phoning 131 536. Depending on your location and your child's needs, you may have access to regular classes in regular schools, support classes in regular schools or a school with specific support services. The student support team at your local regional office will arrange for initial assessment of your child, and review by the placement panel in the first instance.
When changing schools, to enrol in Years 8-12:
- Currently enrolled in a NSW government secondary school
Contact the school to discuss the enrolment procedures.
- Coming from a non-government school
Contact the school to make an appointment to discuss your child's potential enrolment.
- Holds a temporary visa or visitor visa
You will first need to apply to enrol by contacting the temporary residents program office which will give you forms to bring to the school.
- Has a learning difficulty or special need and is currently enrolled in a regular class or support class in a NSW government secondary school
Please discuss your child's placement in a high school with your current school. They will make enquiries with your local regional office, for your child's placement in a high school with appropriately supported classes.
- Has a learning difficulty or special need and is not currently enrolled in a NSW government secondary school
Please contact your local regional office by phoning 131 536. Depending on your location and your child's needs, you may have access to regular classes in regular schools, support classes in regular schools or a school with specific support services. The student support team at your local regional office will arrange for initial assessment of your child, and review by the placement panel in the first instance.
