Out of Area Enrolments / Non-Local Enrolments
The correct procedure for all other enrolments is to apply to the school directly. Any non-local enrolments are reviewed by a Non-Local Enrolments panel who follow Department of Education Policy to assess the application. The panel meets once a term to discuss any applications.
All enrolment applications must be accompanied by proof of residence. This must include a proof of ownership of the property or a signed rental lease through a registered real estate agent. In some circumstances the school may require the provision of one or more statutory declarations confirming the residential address.
Enrolments may be withdrawn if it is subsequently found that false information has been given.
We can help you with your enrolment enquiries anytime throughout the year.
Non-Local Enrolment Applications
Non-local enrolment applications are only considered by schools that can accommodate the child below the set local enrolment buffer level. In determining whether the school can accommodate a child the principal considers:
- the child’s age
- the type of school
- the resources of the school
- the existing number of permanent classrooms and other facilities at the school.
In schools where demand for non-local enrolment exceeds the number of available places below the enrolment buffer, the school must develop non-local enrolment criteria and establish an enrolment panel to consider and make decisions on all non-local enrolment applications.
When the school’s enrolment level is close to the local enrolment buffer, the principal is required to inform the principal of the child’s local school when considering the non-local enrolment application, and to seek approval of the Director, Educational Leadership before making an offer to enrol the child.
Process for making a Non-Local Application
- Parents wishing to enrol their child/ren who do not live in the school catchment area, are required to obtain and complete a Non-Local Enrolment Application form online.
- The Non-Local Enrolment Placement Panel will consider the application against the criteria (detailed below) and make a decision to accept or decline the application.
- Parents will be notified of the outcome in writing.
Criteria for Selection - Crestwood Public School
Non-local enrolment applications are only considered by schools that can accommodate the child below the set local enrolment cap.
Acceptance of the enrolment will not create the need for additional staff and accommodation under any circumstances.
The criteria for non-local enrolment applications must be documented and cannot be unlawfully discriminatory. Criteria may include (but not limited to):
- extenuating circumstances of a serious nature
- compassionate reasons
- siblings already enrolled at the school.
Please note: Non-Local Enrolment for Siblings
- For families who leave the area and no longer live within the catchment area, a Non–Local Application must be completed for siblings. The application will be reviewed by the panel according to the criteria set out in the school policy.
- Waiting lists are not maintained.
- Parents are informed in writing of the panel’s decision.
- Parents have the right to make a non-local enrolment application even though they may have been advised that the school is unable to accommodate non-local enrolments.