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. Read:  other enrolment details for our school.
3. Apply online:  complete our online enrolment application.

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

Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.

Moving to High School

Visit the Moving to High Schoolpage to find out more about the transition of Year 6 students to Year 7.

School contributions

In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.

Our voluntary contributions fund the motions put forward to improve our school by the Student Parliament.

For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.

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 before you enrol

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.

Orientation and Starting School Information 2026

Kindergarten orientation mornings for children will be held from 9:30am – 10.30am on;

Monday 26th October,

Thursday 12^th November,

and Friday 27^th November 2026

Teachers will meet parents at 9.30am at our Ravenscliffe Rd gate and collect students who will participate in a range of class activities

A starting school information morning session for parents will also be held on Friday 27^th November 2026 at 9:45am, in our school hall.

This information session is designed to provide parents with more detailed information about all aspects of school life at Shoalhaven Heads Public School.

Topics covered will include -

·         School Readiness - strategies for preparing your child for school

·         Wellbeing- values and approach to student wellbeing,

·         Overview of curriculum

·         Parent involvement in learning

·         Uniforms

·         Parents and Citizens Association

·         OOSH – Before and after school care

·         Opportunity to ask questions.

First Day of Kindergarten 2027 – Wednesday 3rd February 2027

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

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