Enrolment process

If your child turns 5:  

  • before 1 May, they can start reception in term 1 of that year. 
  • between 1 May and 31 October, they can start reception in term 3 (mid-year).
  • after 31 October they can start reception in the following year.

Your child must be at school by their 6th birthday.  

If our school is not your local school, you can still apply to enrol, but enrolment will only be offered if we have places available.  

All prospective families are encouraged to make contact with the school and arrange a tour.

Visit the school enrolment section on the department’s website for more information.

Mid-year intake

From 2024, if your child turns 5 years between 1 May and 31 October, they can start school in either:

  • term 3 of the same year
  • or term 1 the following year.

Students enrolled through a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.

Apply to enrol

Step 1: submit an enrolment request form by 30 June. You can download & fill in the form electronically here or visit the front office for a paper copy. The form can be emailed to dl.1217.info@schools.sa.edu.au.

Step 2: submit your verification documents by 31 August. You’ll need to provide: 

  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • an immunisation certificate 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement).  

Offers of enrolment

Step 3: You’ll receive an offer of enrolment in September. Make sure you accept an offer by the specified date. 

Step 4: At this point, you can attend an information session. During the session we can help you fill in an enrolment form.  

You’ll need to provide:  

  • a completed enrolment form 
  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • an immunisation certificate 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement).  

Transition visits

Before starting school, you’ll get a letter to let you know when you can attend a transition visit in term 2 and 4. This is for all students starting school mid-year or the following year.  

Moving onto High School

During the year, enrolment packages are sent to all families of Year 6 students, allowing hem time to make decisions about their future education. Mount Gambier High School and Grant High School work closely with their feeder schools, and hold an extensive transition program in Term 4. Students with exceptional needs at transition time are well catered for with an additional tailored program. Please contact our school if you see this as a need for your child.