• Directory of Schools
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• Enrolling in an ACT Public School
  • About Our Schools
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  • Languages in ACT Schools
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Parents/Carers are required to complete the Application to enrol in an ACT Public School form on initial entry to the public school system and in accordance with the Enrolling in an ACT Public School (Preschool to Year 12) Policy.

Parents and Carers are invited to contact their local school to make an appointment to discuss the enrolment of their child.

		Preschool and Early Childhood The ACT Government provides preschool education for children in the year before they attend school. Children must turn four on or before 30 April to be eligible to attend. Preschool and Early Childhood Enrolments
		Primary School Parents/Carers are required to complete the Application to enrol in an ACT Public School form on initial entry to the public school system. Application to enrol in an ACT Public School  (377kb)
		Secondary School - Enrolments open from 1 May 2012 The Request for Secondary School Placement form needs to be completed by Parents/Carers of students seeking enrolment in high school. Secondary School Open Nights  (97kb) Secondary School Placement Form  (43kb) Secondary School Appeals Process 2012  (28kb) Secondary School Placement Timeline for Prospective Year 7 students in 2012  (24kb)
		Senior Secondary College - Enrolments open from 1 May 2012 All students who live in the ACT or surrounding regions of NSW may apply for placement in an ACT public college. Senior Secondary College Placements College Open Nights Tuggeranong Erindale College Thursday 17 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm Lake Tuggeranong College Thursday 31 May 5.00pm - 7.00pm South Weston Canberra College Tuesday 22 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm Narrabundah College Wednesday 30 May 9.00 am - 12.00 noon and 6.30pm - 8.00pm North Gungahlin Gungahlin College Thursday 24 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm Dickson College Thursday 31 May 6.30pm - 8.00pm Belconnen Hawker College Wednesday 16 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm Melba Copland Secondary School Tuesday 29 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm University of Canberra Lake Ginninderra College Tuesday 29 May 6.00pm - 8.00pm

About Our Schools

A range of schooling models are available across the ACT providing families with options when selecting a school.

Priority Enrolment Areas

Each public school gives priority to the enrolment of children living in its Priority Enrolment Area (PEA). ACT public schools are non-selective. If a school has room available after accepting students from its PEA, it may offer places to students who live outside the area.

International Students

Canberra public schools are a popular choice for students from many countries of the world. Our schools are recognised as ranking among the best in the world.

Further assistance

If you require further assistance or clarification on the enrolment criteria and process please contact the Department of Education and Training or your local school.