Enrolment process

Government primary schools have 2 major enrolment intakes, one for children at the beginning of the year (intake 1) and one for children to start school in term 3 (intake 2).

If your child turns 5 years old:

  • before 1 May they can start reception in term 1 of that year.
  • between 1 May and 31 October, they can start reception in term 3 (mid-year).
  • after 31 October they can start reception in the following year.

If our school is not your local school, you can still apply to enrol, but enrolment will only be offered if we have places available.  

Mid-year intake

If your child turns 5 years between 1 May and 31 October, they can start school in either:

  • term 3 of the same year
  • or term 1 the following year.

Students enrolled through a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.

Apply to enrol

The application process for the next year opens before the end of term 2 in the current year. You can apply for either the start of the year (intake 1) or the start mid-year (intake 2) through this process.

Please check if we are your local school by using the below tool.

Online tool to find a school.

You can apply to enrol your child in a school that’s not your local school, but offers will depend on available places. Visit school placements for information about how places are decided.

To apply please complete the Seacliff Primary School Reception Registration of Interest Form and return via email to dl.0913.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Applications for the following year should be in by the end of term 2.

You can apply to more than one primary school. You should also apply at your local primary school in case your application to the non-local primary school is not successful.

Offers of enrolment

Offers are made by schools approximately 6 months prior to your child starting school. This means:

  • For intake 1 (starting reception at the beginning of the year) – enrolment offers generally occur in term 3 the year prior to commencing.
  • For intake 2 (starting reception in the middle of the year) – enrolment offers generally occur in term 1 of that same year.

 Upon acceptance of an offer you will be required to provide:  

  • a completed enrolment form (provided by the school)
  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement).  

Transition visits

Before starting school, you’ll get an emailed letter to let you know when you can attend a transition visit.