Enrol
Our school welcomes enrolments throughout the school year. Enrol today or talk to us to find out how your child can join our school.
Ready to enrol?
We’re excited to welcome your family to our school community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.
How to enrol
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. Follow these key steps:
- Check your eligibility: use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
- Read: other enrolment details for our school.
- Apply online: complete our online enrolment application.
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.
Other enrolment details for our school
Our school might have extra steps for enrolment. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.
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.
Download our enrolment form
If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.
Application to enrol in a NSW government school (PDF 696KB)
Applying to enrol in kindergarten
Our new online enrolment process makes it easier and faster to enrol your child at your local school.
If you prefer, you can download a fillable application to enrol (PDF 579KB).
The application form must be completed in English. However, a translated application to enrol may help you to fill out the form in English.
Our principal conducts school tours throughout the year. Prospective parents and carers are welcome to join a tour of the school or to ask questions about our school programs. Please meet at the main school office (Henry Street entrance).
School tours will be conducted by the Principal for prospective parents on the following dates in 2025. You can book a tour here:
Tuesday 17 June - 9.30am
Thursday 7 August - 9.30am
Kindergarten orientation
Children enrolling for Kindergarten are usually invited to attend an orientation program in Term 4 of the year before they start. Kindergarten students will also start one week later than other students to allow for a more settled start to the year.
Orientation timeline
Welcome to the Five Dock Public School community. We look forward to working in partnership with you to ensure your child reaches his or her potential during their primary schooling.
There are three transition dates for your child to attend in preparation for starting school. Over the three days of the transition period we will talk with your son or daughter about what happens at school, they will meet their buddies and participate in a range of activities. The purpose of this is to provide an opportunity for our incoming students to experience what happens at school. Parents will also attend sessions during these times, where they will be given information on a range of school matters.
Click here to learn more about our Kindergarten orientation program.
Our preschool
Why choose our public preschool?
Our public preschool is a fee-free preschool at Five Dock. It’s an easy choice for local families with young children.
We give every child the start in early childhood education. At our preschool, children explore, ask questions and grow in a safe and caring place. Our friendly team helps each child learn and feel good through fun, hands-on play that builds confidence and curiosity.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool. Contact us to talk to our team, book a tour or join our waitlist.
Preschool days and hours
Our preschool is open for 6 hours a day, on the same days as all NSW public schools. To learn about our preschool hours, please contact us.
Fees
We do not charge fees to attend our preschool. NSW public preschools are funded by the NSW government.
Attendance
Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school.
Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn 4 years of age before 31 July that year.
Meals
Children bring their own meals and snacks to preschool. For more information, please contact us.
How to enrol
Unlike NSW public schools, there are no intake areas for public preschools. Enrolment is on application only.
Enrolling in a preschool within a school does not guarantee a place at that school for Kindergarten.
Applications for Preschool 2026 will open at 8:30am on Monday 28th April 2025
To apply, please complete and submit the Expression of Interest form below to fivedock-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au from 8:30am on Monday 28th April 2025.
Please note that no early applications will be accepted.
Expression of interest to enrol in a NSW public preschool
Five Dock Public School Preschool Enrolment Procedures
First Round Offers
To be considered for first round offers your expression of interest form must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 30 June 2025. We will continue to accept applications after this date, however, they will not be considered for first round offers.
First round offers will be notified on Tuesday 12th August 2025.
Department of Education General Guidelines
Please Note: There is a high demand for placement into the Preschool with the school consistently receiving more applications for enrolment than places available.
The school follows eligibility criteria set out in the Department's preschool enrolment procedures. If the number of applicants exceeds the places available, the school's placement panel will consider each application and make recommendations for placement according to the Department's eligibility criteria and priority set out below.
- Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school.
- Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn four years of age before 31 July that year.
Priority is given to:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
- children living in low socio-economic circumstances
- children who are unable to access other early childhood settings due to financial hardship.
The principal of the school will then offer enrolment in the following order:
- children living within the school's catchment area
- children living outside the catchment area but have siblings at the school
- other applicants
2025 Term 3 Calendars:
Book a tour or join our waitlist
Come and see our preschool in action. Talk to our team and secure your child’s place.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Student opportunities and activities
Discover clubs, sports and other activities your child can enjoy at school.
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 may offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school. Book a School Tour
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 before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.
Why choose us?
Find out what makes our school special and why families choose us.
Travel to our school
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