Enrol

Our school welcomes local enrolments throughout the school year.

Talk to us to find out how your child can join our school.

Non local enrolments

Students are able to apply for non local enrolment to our school.

A student is eligible to apply for St Marys Senior High School as a non local enrolment if he/she:

• Is a permanent resident of Australia or holds an authority to enrol issued by the Department of Education and
• Is not under an unresolved suspension or expulsion from another NSW government school and
• Provides a completed Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form accompanied by adequate documentation as outlined below, including evidence of an attitude and commitment to learning that is positive in character.

For more information about non local enrolment in Year 11 and Year 12 at our school, please read the following sections of this page.

Enrolment procedures for non local enrolment - Year 11 2027

The school opens applications for non local enrolments by the start of Semester One each year for the following calendar year. During this enrolment period, those who reside outside the  school drawing area  may lodge a Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) for enrolment.

Applicants must:

1. Register their details online, using the Google Form found here.

2. Download from the link on the completed Google Form the St Marys Senior High School Year 11 Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

3. Complete the St Marys Senior High School Year 11 Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

4. Provide copies of the following documents which are all necessary for an application to be considered:

• A copy of the applicant's most recent school report certified  on every page  by a Justice of the Peace. This must coincide with the applicant's last semester of education. For Year 11 2027 this will require the Semester 2 Year 9 report. Interim and progress reports will not be accepted.  To assist families to complete the certification process of Semester 2 Year 9 Reports, a Justice of the Peace will be available on the school site several days a week during the school term, commencing on 24 March 2026 and ending on 22 May 2026. To book an appointment to meet with the Justice of the Peace, please use the booking link provided here.
• Applicants who have recently been engaged in employment or education in a TAFE setting should contact the school regarding required records.

5. Lodge the completed Non Local EOI form with the school office by the advertised closing date. For 2027 applications, the closing date is 4:00 pm on Friday 22 May 2026.

Applications can also be posted to the school, using the following details:

Attn: Enrolment Secretary

St Marys Senior High School

6-48 Kalang Avenue

St Marys   NSW  2760

If an application is posted to the school, a receipt will be mailed back to the applicant for their records.

If there are any questions about a lodged application, a staff member will contact the applicant to address the concern so that the application can be resubmitted to the panel for consideration.

All expressions of interest lodged during the non local enrolment period will be reviewed by the enrolment panel in one process. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within six weeks of the closing date.

We will assess applications for non local enrolment on a case by case basis.

Key dates for non local enrolment in Year 11 2027

• Non Local Expression of Interest Enrolment forms available - Monday 8 December 2025.

• Open Evening - Friday 20 March 2026, from 3.00 pm until 7.00 pm

• Non Local Expressions of Interest for Year 11 2027 close - 4:00pm on Friday 22 May 2026.

• Enrolment Committee meets - June 2026.

• Successful applicants will be notified late Term 2 2026.

Enrolment procedures for non local enrolment - Year 12 2027

The school opens applications for non local enrolments by the start of Semester One each year for the following calendar year. During this enrolment period, those who reside outside the  school drawing area  may lodge a Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) for enrolment.

Applicants must:

1. Download the St Marys Senior High School Year 12 Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

2. Complete the St Marys Senior High School Year 12 Non Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

3. Provide copies of the following documents which are all necessary for an application to be considered:

• A copy of your most recent school report certified on every page by a Justice of the Peace. This must coincide with the applicant's last semester of education. For Year 12 2027 this will require the Semester 1 Year 11 report. Interim and progress reports will not be accepted.  To assist families to complete the certification process of school reports, a Justice of the Peace will be available on the school site several days a week during the school term, commencing on 24 March 2026 and ending on 22 May 2026. To book an appointment to meet with the Justice of the Peace, please use the booking link provided here.
• Applicants who have recently been engaged in employment or education in a TAFE setting should contact the school regarding required records.

4. Lodge the completed Non Local EOI form with the school office by the advertised closing date.  For 2027 applications, the closing date is 3:30pm on Monday 27 July 2026.

All expressions of interest lodged during the non local enrolment period will be reviewed by the enrolment panel in one process. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within six weeks of the closing date.

Key dates for non local enrolment in Year 12 2027

• Non Local Expression of Interest Enrolment forms available - Monday 8 December 2025.

• Open Evening - Friday 20 March 2026, from 3.00 pm until 7.00 pm

• Non Local Expressions of Interest for Year 12 2027 close - 3:30pm on Monday 27 July 2026.

• Enrolment Committee meets - August 2026.

• Successful applicants will be notified in late August 2026.

Local enrolments

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.

A student is eligible to apply for local enrolment at St Marys Senior High School if he/she:

• Is a permanent resident of Australia or holds an authority to enrol issued by the Department of Education and
• Is not under unresolved suspension or expulsion from another NSW government school and
• Resides within the designated drawing area (as shown above) and
• Provides a completed Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form accompanied by adequate documentation as outlined below.

If you believe this applies to you or your child, please

1. Check your eligibility: use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.

2. Download the St Marys Senior High School Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

3. Complete the St Marys Senior High School Local Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

4. Contact the school for an enrolment interview with copies of the following documents which are all necessary for an application to be processed:

   • A copy of the most recent school report certified on every page  by a Justice of the Peace. This must coincide with the last semester of education. Interim and progress reports will not be accepted.
   • For those who have been engaged in employment or education in a TAFE setting, please contact the school regarding required records.
   • Proof of identify and evidence of your residential status (e.g. birth certificate, passport and visa).
   • Documents that confirm medical conditions experienced by the student and a current medical plan from a general practitioner. This includes anaphylaxis, asthma, allergies and all serious medical conditions. The Department of Education requires parents to provide full disclosure of all medical conditions. Parents must contact the Principal and/or Deputy Principal to discuss medical conditions and appropriate documentation.
   • Please note that the Department of Education requires all students with anaphylaxis to carry their Epipen autoinjector and a current ASCIA anaphylaxis personal action plan with them at all times at school. The plan should be wrapped around the Epipen box and secured with a rubber band.
   • You will be required to provide documents that add up to a minimum of 100 points. Please refer to the 100 points checklist found in the EOI form. These documents must be in the family name, for the current residential address and be originals or certified true copies. In some circumstances the enrolment panel may request additional documentation to support enrolment applications.

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

Other areas of enrolment

There are a number of other areas of enrolment which you may have questions about. Our office staff are always more than happy to help, so contact us if you have any questions.

Distance education

Distance education is an equity program for students who are geographically isolated or whose individual circumstances prevent them from regularly attending school. Students must meet one of the conditions in the Distance Education Enrolment Procedures to be eligible to access this program as a full-time student.

Distance education schools also provide single subjects for students in Years 9 to 12 to enhance curriculum choice. Please contact us for details.

For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit Rural and distance education.

International student visa holders

For more information regarding international students wishing to apply to enrol at our school can be found here.

The NSW Department of Education has the CRICOS Provider Code of 00588M.

For more information about the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), please visit their website.

Temporary visa holders

If you are a temporary visa holder and have an Authority to Enrol, please contact us to start the relevant enrolment process.

If you do not have an Authority to Enrol or have questions about this, please contact the International Education Unit of the NSW Department of Education (phone: 1300 300 229).

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.

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

Appeals - Non local enrolment applications

Where a parent or carer wishes to appeal against the decision of the enrolment panel in the case of a non local enrolment application, the appeal should be made in writing to the Principal. The Principal will seek to resolve the matter in line with the school policy.

If the matter is not resolved at the local level the Director Educational Leadership will consider the appeal and make a determination. The purpose of the appeal is to determine whether the stated criteria in the school policy have been applied fairly.

Further information

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.

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.

We offer a school Open Evening in Term 1 each year, giving prospective students and their families the opportunity to 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 to learn how we can best support your child.

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