Enrolling in our school is a very straight forward process. Priority goes to families in our Catchment Area.
Families of students wishing to enrol at Darra State School who are out of our Catchment Area are required to complete an Expression of Interest form. Out of Catchment Enrolments will be dependent on our capacity in each year level and will be offered in order of receipt of your paperwork.
Helpful information:
We are accepting 2024 enrolments!
If you are in our Catchment Area:
- Complete the Education Department's enrolment form for each child enrolling.
- Collect an Enrolment Pack from the office which includes an Enrolment Agreement, Permission Forms, as well as a Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.
- Present an original birth certificate and/or passport for each child (must be sighted by the enrolments officer to complete the enrolment process).
Upon receipt of your application, you will be advised of an enrolment interview time with the Principal or a delegate of the Principal. Please make sure you read the Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct prior to your interview.
At the meeting, the Principal will discuss the details and expectations of your child(ren)'s enrolment. The Student Code of Conduct, School dress code, Homework policy, and the Attendance and absences policy will also be discussed.
Once the enrolment interview has been conducted and the enrolment forms have been finalised, you will be able to organise uniforms, books and fees that need to be paid. Your child may start once they have completed the interview and have a full school uniform.
Please contact the office directly for details on this process.
If you are out of our Catchment Area:
- Please complete a separate
Expression of Interest form for each child enrolling. Send the completed form by email or post to the school. Or deliver it in person to our Administration Office.
- Upon receipt of your form, you will be advised of availability of placement in your child's year level and be placed on the waiting list. If a spot does become available you will be contacted for an enrolment interview time with the Principal or Principal's delegate on Wednesday or Friday morning.
- Please make sure you read the Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct prior to your interview.
Accompanying documents for all enrolments
When you enrol at Darra State School, please check that you provide the following with your application of enrolment:
- Birth certificate or passport for each child (originals or certified copies)
- Proof of address (rates notice/rental agreement/utilities invoice)
- Court orders (if applicable)
- Major medical reports (if applicable – from GP or specialist)
- A copy of two current report cards
If your child is not born in Australia, you must provide:
- Evidence of the date of entry into Australia
- Passport or travel documents
- Current visa and previous visa (if applicable).
In addition, if your child is a temporary visa holder you must provide the following documents:
- Confirmation of enrolment or evidence of permission to transfer provided by Education International (if holding an international full fee student visa, sub class 571)
- Evidence of the visitor and temporary resident visa (other than sub class 571 referred to above)
- a bridging visa.
Please follow the information and instructions for Temporary Resident Admissions on the EQI Website or contact EQI on 1800 316 540 (https://eqi.com.au/study-options/temporary-residents).
Change of student details
It is strongly encouraged that you advise us immediately of any changes to your child's status (such as: name change, place of residence, changes to parent/carer details).
Privacy
The information provided in Enrolment forms is stored securely in local school and Departmental Databases in accordance with State and Departmental policies to ensure security, privacy and confidentiality.