When your child starts school is an individual decision. By law, all children must be in compulsory schooling by their 6th birthday.

Is my child the right age?Ĭhildren can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn 5 on or before 31 July that year. Need help enrolling your child in primary school? Refer to Primary school enrolment for more information.

Looking for the right school? Use the School Finder tool to search all our public schools. The school may complete a risk assessment. There you can discuss any medical conditions or other special circumstances before your child starts school. You may need to attend an interview with the principal. Schools can help with enrolment questions throughout the year. The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools. Information for parents and carers including learning and wellbeing resources, advice, study skills, a quick guide glossary, homework help, tools for learning remotely, support for additional needs and more.

Student wellbeing programs and providers.

Attendance matters – resources for schools.

The Wellbeing Framework supports schools to create learning environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful. NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools, Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support.

Selective high schools and opportunity classes.

Information about NSW public education, including the school finder, high school enrolment, school safety, selective schools and opportunity classes. Plus, information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school. Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care.

Schoolwork for kindergarten