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Byron Bay High School

Byron Bay High School

The Future is Ours

Telephone02 6685 8188

Emailbyronbay-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Enrolment

** Must read information for new enrolments **

It is essential that your enrolment application is submitted with the correct supporting documents.

Refer to the link below for a list of documents required to accompany all applications:

 

Without 100 points proof of residence and your child's Birth Certificate or Passport we are unable to proceed with the application process.

 

Before submitting an enrolment form

Please check your residental address on the School Finder website. If your address IS in the Byron Bay High School catchment zone and you have documentation to prove this, please proceed to the Local enrolment area section below and complete an online enrolment.

If your residential address is NOT in the catchment area for Byron Bay High School please refer to the Out of Area enrolment section at the bottom of this webpage.

We have paper copies of the Non-local enrolment form at our school office should you require one.

 

Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.

Local enrolment area

Check your address on School Finder to see if it is within our local intake area. Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.

How to enrol

If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school, start by submitting an online enrolment application. Online enrolment is currently only available for Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.

If you are not able to apply online or you prefer not to, download the paper application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this.

Online enrolment can also be used for out-of-area enrolment. Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s enrolment policy.

Enrolment applications are finalised at the school.

For more information, visit sTpe school enrolment.

For more information, visit:

How to enrol - Year 6 into Year 7

In NSW government schools, applying to move from primary school to high school is a 2-step process that starts with an Expression of Interest. Visit the moving to high school page to learn more about the process.

  • If you have received an offer from our school for placement into Year 7 next year, the next step is to visit online enrolment to proceed with the offer and complete the enrolment application.
  • If you did not submit an expression of interest or are not eligible, visit online enrolment to start a new application to our school.
  • If you submitted your expression of interest using a paper form, or would prefer not to enrol online, use the application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form.

Moving to high school

Visit the moving to high school page to find out more about the transition of year 6 students into year 7.

Temporary visas and international students

The Temporary Residents Program has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application.

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.

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

Moving overseas

Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT? 

Email document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.

Out of Area enrolment 

If you have checked your address on the School Finder website and found you do not reside within the catchment area for Byron Bay High School please complete a Non-local Enrolment Form and provide the necessary address and ID documentation (refer to the 100 Points link at below).  

Please ensure you carefully read the Non-Local enrolment policy on the application form prior to submitting.

There are 2 ways to submit a Non-local application:

1. Non-local Enrolment Form (paper form)

2. The Online enrolment can also be used for out-of-area enrolment.

Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s enrolment policy.

Please ensure you include the necessary documentation with your application. Without 100 points proof of residence and your child's Birth Certificate or Passport we are unable to proceed with the application process.

100 Points proof of residence and proof of identity requirements