Going to a public school

Finding a public school

Find a public school, explore designated intake and catchment areas, and access contact details for all public schools and directors.

Enrolment

How to enrol in NSW public preschools, primary schools and high schools, designated enrolment areas, forms, general enrolment information.

High schools

Includes information about learning in high school, special learning needs; sports, technology, specialist and selective high schools.

Primary schools

Includes information about learning in primary school, Best Start Kindergarten Assessment, before and after-school care, and helping students at home.

Preschools

Programs for children one year before Kindergarten. Some preschools cater specifically to Aboriginal children and distance education.

Schools for specific purposes

SSPs provide intensive levels of support in a specialised educational setting. Specialist support classes are only available in some of our schools.

Calendars

NSW public school holidays and NSW Department of Education term dates such as NAPLAN, Selective School Testing and HSC exhibitions.

Translated documents

An alphabetical list of helpful fact sheets and information about NSW public schools translated into many languages.

Privacy information

Some digital applications ('apps') used in school store student data when in use. Explore this list of privacy information for each app.

School Community Charter

The School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools.

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Primary school enrolment

Information on public school enrolment processes including kindergarten, changing schools and children with special learning needs.

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High school enrolment

Information on the NSW public high school enrolment process for students in Year 7, Years 8 to 12 and with disabilities or special learning needs.

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Before and After School Care (BASC)

The NSW Government is working hard to deliver on its $120 million commitment to expand access to BASC for public primary school children across NSW.

20 Jul - 25 Sep: Term 3 2020
03 Aug - 07 Aug: Education Week
16 Sep: Opportunity class placement test

Check with your local school as some dates may change.

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Policy library

Learn about the department's policies, guidelines, and procedures to create a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

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Enrolment of students in NSW government schools

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