Enrolment

Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.

Guidelines

Sir Joseph Banks High School prioritises enrolment for local students in accordance with the NSW Department of Education's guidelines.

Enrol online

How to enrol

Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant school community today. Follow these key steps:

1. Check your eligibility:  use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
2. Read:  other enrolment details for our school.
3. Apply online:  complete our online enrolment application.

If you are not able to apply online or you prefer not to, download the paper  application to enrol  (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A  translated application to enrol  may help you do this.

Online enrolment  can also be used for out-of-area enrolment. Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s  enrolment policy.

Enrolment applications are finalised at the school.

For more information, visit  secondary school enrolment.

How to enrol - Year 6 into Year 7

In NSW government schools, applying to move from primary school to high school is a 2-step process that starts with an Expression of Interest. Visit the moving to high school page to learn more about the process.

• If you have received an offer from our school for placement into Year 7 next year, the next step is to visit online enrolment to proceed with the offer and complete the enrolment application.

• If you did not submit an expression of interest or are not eligible, visit online enrolment to start a new application to our school.

• If you submitted your expression of interest using a paper form, or would prefer not to enrol online, use the application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form.

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Temporary visas and international students

The  Temporary Residents Program  has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application.

Distance education

Distance education is an equity program for students who are geographically isolated or whose individual circumstances prevent them from regularly attending school. Students must meet one of the conditions in the Distance Education Enrolment Procedures to be eligible to access this program as a full-time student.

For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit  Rural and distance education.

Upon application, all local enrolments must meet the 100-point Residential Address requirements. Please see the attached criteria.

Non-Local Students – Application Process

NSW public schools have specific local enrolment areas. These designated intake areas are determined by the Department of Education to ensure there are enough places for students residing within them.

If places are available, you may apply to enrol your child outside your designated area as a ‘non-local enrolment.’

The school will prioritise non-local enrolments for siblings of currently enrolled students, with priority given to siblings of students in support classes.

Additionally, if positions are available, other criteria may be considered, including:

• Compassionate circumstances
• Medical reasons
• Proximity and access to the school

Non-Local Students – Online Enrolment Application

Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:

• local intake areas
• non-local enrolments
• additional learning needs
• starting or transitioning to school
• moving schools
• other ways to enrol.

Other enrolment details for our school

Our school might have extra steps for enrolment. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.

School contributions

In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.

For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.

Further Information:

Changes to the enrolment policy: Parent Fact Sheet

For enrolment enquiries, contact your preferred school. Find your school’s contact details at: education.nsw.gov.au/find-a-public-school

For more information on how to enrol in a NSW government school: www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au

For information on enrolling in a NSW government school as a Temporary Resident: www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au

For general enrolment enquiries, contact the Department of Education head office: 1300 679 332

Telephone Interpreter Service:

If you need an interpreter to assist you in contacting a school or the Department of Education, please call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 13 14 50 and request an interpreter in your language. Inform the operator of the phone number you wish to call, and they will arrange an interpreter to assist you. This service is free of charge.

Download our enrolment form

If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.

Application to enrol in a NSW government school (PDF 696KB)

Moving overseas

Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT?

Email  document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au  to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.

Visit us before you enrol

Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.

We may offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.

Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school a great place to learn.

Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our school.

Does your child need extra support?

Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.

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