Enrol

Our school welcomes enrolments throughout the school year. Enrol today or talk to us to find out how your child can join our school.

Ready to enrol?

We’re excited to welcome your family to our school community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.

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. Apply online:  complete our online enrolment application.
3. Complete Expression of interest to enrol students for 2026

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

Enrolment guidance

The school does give consideration to out of area enrolments. Please read the Summer Hill Public School enrolment policy, in particular the out of area reason for consideration. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the school. We will guide you through the enrolment process.

Summer Hill Public School enrolment policy (PDF 337KB)

Out of area enrolments

An out-of-area enrolment is a student whose permanent residence is beyond the designated local area. Parents or caregivers living outside the school’s designated local area may apply to enrol their child at the school. The out-of-area enrolment applications process requires online application to be completed Out of area enrolment.

Out-of-area enrolment applications are considered by schools that can accommodate the child. In determining whether the school can accommodate a child the principal considers:

• the child’s age
• type of school
• financial and other resources of the school, and
• the existing number of classrooms and other facilities at the school.

Out-of-area enrolment applications will be considered with reference to each applicant’s residential address and the following criteria:

• compassionate circumstances
• siblings of a child currently enrolled at the school
• Proximity and access to the school
• Safety and supervision of the student before and after school.

Please note that satisfying one or more of these criteria does not guarantee enrolment. An offer of enrolment will only be made if places are available. Out-of-area applicants who are made offers of enrolment will be emailed a link to complete an online enrolment application

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)

Visit us

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.

The school will organise an open morning in Term 1 2026.

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

Please register your interest here.

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.

Learn more

Other useful links

NSW Department of Education enrolment information for parents

Summer Hill Public School enrolment policy

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.