Enrolment in Public Schools Policy

1. Policy statement

Enrolment decisions in public schools are made according to criteria based on age, residential location, visa status and educational needs.

2. Policy rules

Children in Western Australia are entitled to enrol in a public school.

The enrolment of students in the school will be managed in a transparent manner without discrimination or prejudice.

Principals will meet the requirements for managing enrolments including:

• managing processes to acquire necessary resources and facilities to accommodate eligible students; and
• ensuring relevant enrolment information is communicated to parents and prospective applicants.

Enrolment disputes will be managed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Enrolment Procedures.

3. Responsibility for Implementation and Compliance

Implementation of the policy is the responsibility of the principal.

Compliance monitoring is the responsibility of line managers.

4. Scope

This policy applies to all principals in public schools.

5. Supporting Procedures

Enrolment in Public Schools Procedures

6. Related documents

7. Contact information

Policy manager:

Director, Public Schools Planning

Policy contact officer:

Manager, Schooling Planning

T: (08) 9264 4318

(To be contacted for general Enrolment in Public Schools Policy and Enrolment in Public School Procedures enquiries).

For information on specific topics, please refer to the Contact Information in the Enrolment in Public School Procedures or contact the local education regional office.

8. History of changes