26 Apr 2022
Enrolments for ACT Public Schools in 2023 from preschool to Year 12 are now open.
Every ACT public school is a great school, and there is a place for every child from Kindergarten to Year 12 at their local school.
Apply to enrol online by 3 June 2022 to receive an offer from 25 July. Applications made after 3 June will receive an offer later in the year.
For more information or to enrol your child visit: https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/enrolling-in-a-public-school
School information sessions
Get online to find your local school and discover what makes them great.
Some schools are holding information sessions in the coming weeks and they are a great way of finding out more about your local school. You can also contact the school if you have additional questions. A series of information sessions are also being held on enrolment options and transition support for students with disability.
Enrolling for preschool
In the ACT, if your child turns four on or before 30 April, they can start preschool the first day of Term 1 that year.
Every four-year-old is guaranteed 15 hours of high-quality preschool education a week. Families are encouraged to apply for the preschool for their local primary school, however it is not possible to guarantee a place at your local or preferred preschool due to capacity constraints at some sites.
Preschool places are not allocated on a first come first served basis. For information on enrolling for preschool, visit: https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/enrolling-in-a-public-school/enrolling-in-preschool
Priority Enrolment Areas
Canberra is a growing city, so there are some changes to Priority Enrolment Areas for 2023. This includes the establishment of a new Priority Enrolment Area for the new Evelyn Scott School High School, a new PEA ‘Shared Zone’ to support enrolment at primary schools in the high growth area of Molonglo, and an update to an existing PEA in Gungahlin.
For more information on Priority Enrolments Areas, visit: https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/enrolling-in-a-public-school/priority_placement_areas