Enrol at Buronga Public School

Enrolling your child at a NSW public school like Buronga Public School is a positive step toward a strong educational foundation. We are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment where every child is known, valued, and cared for.

Our friendly staff are here to guide you through the enrolment process, answer any questions, and ensure a smooth and welcoming transition for both students and families. Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or transferring from another school, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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.

Enrol online

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:

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

2. Read:  other enrolment details for our school.

3. Prepare and apply online:  before completing your online application, please ensure you prepare the following documents and have them ready to upload in the 'supporting documents' section of your child's online enrolment:

   1. Birth certificate, passport and/or citizenship certificate
   2. Medicare immunisation records
   3. Medical forms- asthma plans, anaphylaxis and/or allergy ASCIA plans, speech, OT, or any other medical reports the school needs
   4. Current proof of address (a minimum of 4 documents) lease agreement, council rates, gas, electricity, water, car registration, insurance, internet, etc
   5. Where applicable, please provide any formal Family Court Orders, custody arrangements and/or AVOs. Please be assured, all documents remain confidential.

4. Once you have the above documents ready, 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

All new enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be completed online (for students out of zone, please please contact the school on how to enrol).

View the Parent Enrolment Checklist to see what documents are required for your child's enrolment. Please ensure all supporting documents are also uploaded to avoid delays in processing the application.

To help us best support your child, please provide complete information about their needs, including any allergies, health conditions or additional learning and support requirements. A risk assessment may be conducted if needed.

During the enrolment process you will be required to provide:

• Proof of your child’s identity and date of birth (e.g. birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of residential address - (e.g. driver's licence, rates notice or lease, utility bills)
• Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register. (AIR)
• Any family court orders (if applicable)
• Medical information: Copies of any medical/healthcare or emergency action plans. For example, a child with allergies will need to have an Action Plan for Allergic Reactions, which must be completed and signed by your doctor and provided to the school.
• Other health, disability or learning and support needs: you will need to provide copies of medical/healthcare or emergency action plans and/or evidence of any disability, learning and support plans.
• Attend an interview with the principal.

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.

^{"Buronga has provided a genuinely nurturing, educationally engaging and socially supportive learning environment for our children. We appreciate the effort the school goes to, to prioritise inclusion in all events, excursions and educational opportunities. The staff are open communicators, who have each child's needs and interests at heart. Our kids look forward to school each day and will often tell us about their fun learning or great conversations they've had with their teacher. Social & emotional skills are a priority at BPS and as soon as you walk through the gates you can sense the positive and welcoming environment. Overall, our experience at Buronga has been wonderful and we love the way that friendship,  diversity, creativity, academics and sport are all valued elements to the public primary school experience. The Buronga P&C is also a super friendly team who like to contribute to the school.." - a parent of Buronga Public 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.

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