Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.
Local enrolment area
Check your address on School Finder to see if it is within our local intake area. Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.
How to enrol
If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school, start by submitting an online enrolment application. Online enrolment is currently only available for Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
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 sTpe school enrolment.
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Moving to high school
Visit the moving to high school page to find out more about the transition of year 6 students into year 7.
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.
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.
Please read the following information on our Enrolment Policy carefully before completing the Enrolment Form. Check with the School Office staff or Principal about your enrolment status - whether you are a local or non-local applicant. This is determined by your current, permanent residential address.
Orientation program
Starting school is an extremely important step for both you and your child. To achieve this goal, we implement an extensive information and orientation program, an ongoing buddy system, and a welcoming approach to your child's first day of school. At Earlwood Public School we aim to ensure that your child feels happy and safe from their very first day. We will assist parents to determine their child's readiness for school. View our 'orientation program' page for more information.
Opportunity classes
Opportunity classes (OC) are academic classes for Year 5 and Year 6 gifted and talented students. They provide intellectual stimulation and a rich educational environment. Since 1997 Earlwood Public School has had one OC class in Year 5 and one in Year 6. Children admitted to these classes come from the areas of Earlwood, Punchbowl, Belmore, Lakemba, Campsie, Arncliffe and Marrickville. Before being placed in OC, students should take an opportunity class placement test. The results of this test, combined with school assessment and other information about academic merit, will form the basis of any offer made by a selection committee. Children in the OC classes study basic skills in the six key learning areas and participate in all school activities. In addition they focus on creative and critical thinking activities which develop higher order thinking skills.