Enrol

How to enrol

Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant school community today. Follow these key steps:

1. Check your eligibility:  use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
2. Read:  other enrolment details for our school.
3. Apply online:  complete our online enrolment application.

Identifying Documents

Parents/Carers planning to enrol at Peakhurst Public School will be required to produce documentation identifying the child. The best form of identification is the child’s Birth Certificate. If there is no birth certificate, photo identification could be substituted if a copy has been supported by a Justice of the Peace, for example a passport.

Proof of Address

Parents/Carers planning to enrol their child at Peakhurst Public School will be asked to complete the 100-point residential address check to confirm they live within the school’s designated intake area. This means parents will need to provide documents to verify the child’s current address. Residential address check has been provided by the DoE and can be accessed here.

Immunisation Register

Parents/Carers planning to enrol their child at Peakhurst Public School will be asked to provide a copy of the most current Australian Immunisation Register. Parents/Carers can access the immunisation history statement through their Medicare online account in myGov.

Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:

• local intake areas
• non-local enrolments
• additional learning needs
• starting or transitioning to school
• moving schools
• other ways to enrol.

Other enrolment details for our school

Our school might have extra steps for enrolment. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.

Enrolment Interview

Once the school has received all required documentation for enrolment, new enrolments will be asked to attend an interview with the principal or delegate. At this meeting the enrolment form will be reviewed and it is a good time to tell the principal of any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions before your child starts at Peakhurst Public School. The school may complete a risk assessment depending on your child’s circumstances.

Commencement

At the meeting with the principal or delegate, you will be advised the date your child will be able to commence at Peakhurst Public School. This information will be forwarded through to school administration to complete the enrolment process.

A ‘Welcome to Peakhurst Public School’ Booklet will be provided to the family outlining school operations.

Uniform orders can be made through Claudines at Revesby. Orders can also be made online at https://www.claudineschoolwear.com.au/. Additionally there is a second hand uniform shop that is run by volunteers twice a term.

Administration will complete the enrolment process.

School contributions

In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.

For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.

Out of area enrolments

Peakhurst Public School may accept enrolments from outside the designated area if places are available. Such applications are subject to department policies. There is an Out of Area Application Form for the parent/carer to complete. The application forms are taken to a placement panel, which convenes twice a term.

Out of Area applications will be considered by a placement panel according to the following criteria:

• siblings currently enrolled at the school
• safety and supervision of the students before and after school
• compassionate circumstances

If the demand for local enrolment exceeds the number of places available, out-of-area enrolments will not be available.

More information about the enrolment process can be located on the Department of Education website https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment

Process:

• Parents complete the out of area application online.

• School administration staff may contact parents/carers directly for any clarification required around the application.

• Out of area committee meets in week 4 and 9 each term to review the applications.

• The school will confirm the outcome of the application with the parent/carer.

  • If a student is offered an out-of-area placement, the parent/carer must then complete a full enrolment application.

  • If a student application is declined the administration will inform the applicant

    • Any appeal against the decision of the committee is to be made in writing to the Principal. The Principal will determine whether the criteria have been fairly applied and seek to resolve the matter. Where this is unsuccessful, the appeal can be sent in writing to the Director, Public Schools NSW to consider the appeal and make a determination.

Visit us before you enrol

Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.

We offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.

Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school a great place to learn.

Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our school.

Download our enrolment form

If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.

Application to enrol in a NSW government school (PDF 696KB)

Starting Kindergarten

Is your child ready for a wonderful start to their school journey? Discover how Peakhurst Public School makes starting Kindergarten fun, safe, and welcoming for every child. Visit our Starting Kindergarten page to find out how we support your family every step of the way.

Starting high school

We prepare students for high schoolby building strong learning foundations, teaching important life skills, and supporting their confidence as they take the next step in their education.

To enrol your child in Year 7, you will need to complete an online Expression of Interest. The Expression of Interest (EOI) lets you indicate which school(s) you would like your child to attend in Year 7.

To complete the EOI, please click on the link below

Year 7 Expression of Interest (EOI)