Guides
Enrolment, school zones and moving with children – explained in plain English.
School catchment zones in Australia explained
Intake areas, school zones, catchments and PEAs: what each state calls them, how they work and how to check an address before you move.
How to enrol your child in school in Australia
A step-by-step guide to enrolling in an Australian school: choosing a school, deadlines, documents and what happens after you apply.
Moving interstate with school-age children: a checklist
What changes when you move to another Australian state with children: year levels, enrolment rules, school records and timing.
Moving to Australia: enrolling your children in school
What new arrivals need to know about Australian schools: visa status and fees, English support, documents and choosing where to live.
Government, Catholic and independent schools: the differences
How Australia’s three school sectors differ in governance, enrolment and costs, and what to ask each type of school.
Primary, high, central and specialist schools: school types explained
Infants, primary, high, central, selective and specific-purpose schools: what each type means and how year levels are organised.
Choosing a school: a practical checklist for parents
What to look at when choosing a school: location, travel, size, programs, support, costs and how to get the most out of a school visit.
Kindergarten, Prep, Reception: first year of school by state
Why the first year of school has a different name in each Australian state and territory, and what it means when you move.