| First year of school | Prep · Kindergarten (part-time, the year before) |
|---|---|
| Enrolment boundary | school intake area |
| Official check | Tasmanian Department for Education |
| Department | Department for Education, Children and Young People |
Tasmanian government schools serve defined intake areas, and families usually enrol at the local school for their address.
School structure
Children attend part-time Kindergarten before starting Prep, the first full-time year. Most high schools run to Year 10; Years 11 and 12 are offered at colleges and a growing number of high schools with senior extensions.
Requests for another school
You can ask to enrol outside your intake area. Requests are considered against the school’s capacity and the department’s enrolment policy.
Documents you will need
- proof of the child’s age and identity, such as a birth certificate or passport
- proof of your residential address, such as a lease, council rates notice or utility bills
- an immunisation history statement (most states ask for one at enrolment)
- visa and passport details if the child or parents are not Australian citizens
- any family law or parenting orders, and health or learning support information
General information, last reviewed 19 October 2026. Rules and dates change – confirm with the Department for Education, Children and Young People before you enrol.