Enrolment in Public Schools Policy

1. Policy statement

Enrolment decisions in public schools are made according to criteria based on age, usual place of residence, citizenship and visa status, and educational needs.

2. Policy rules

Principals will:

• communicate relevant and accurate enrolment information to parents and prospective applicants;
• manage enrolment of students in schools in a transparent manner without discrimination or prejudice;
• approve the enrolment application prior to offering a place and finalising an enrolment with parents;
• manage enrolment of students and enrolment disputes in accordance with the Enrolment in Public Schools Procedures; and
• plan the accommodation at the school to be available for the enrolment of eligible current and future students.

3. Responsibility for implementation and compliance

Implementation of the policy is the responsibility of the principal.

Compliance monitoring is the responsibility of line managers.

4. Scope

This policy applies to all principals.

5. Supporting procedures

Enrolment in Public Schools Procedures

6. Related documents

7. Contact information

Policy manager:

Director, Public Schools Planning

Policy contact officer:

Manager, Schooling Planning

T: (08) 9264 4318

(To be contacted for general Enrolment in Public Schools Policy and Enrolment in Public School Procedures enquiries).

For information on specific topics, please refer to the Contact Information in the Enrolment in Public School Procedures or contact the local education regional office.

8. History of changes