Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.
Local enrolment area
Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. The School Finder shows our local enrolment area. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.
How to enrol
Contact us when you’re ready to enrol your child in our school. You may need to attend an interview with the principal. There you can discuss any medical conditions or other special circumstances before your child starts school. We may also complete a risk assessment on the enrolment.
For more information, visit high school enrolment.
Download an application to enrol (PDF 5.9MB).
The application form must be completed in English. However, a translated application to enrol may help you to fill out the form in English.
Non-local enrolments
As outlined in the department’s enrolment policy, our school may accept enrolments from outside our local enrolment area if places are available.
We will assess applications for non-local enrolment on a case-by-case basis.
Temporary visas and international students
For information about eligibility and forms to complete, visit the Temporary Residents Program.
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.
Distance education schools also provide single subjects for students in Years 9 to 12 to enhance curriculum choice. Please contact us for details.
For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit Rural and distance education.
Enrolment Enquiries
Enrolment enquiries should be made through the Administration Office between the hours of 8:30am and 3:30pm.
An information sheet must be completed before an interview can be held. Please bring previous school reports, academic transcripts or records of school to this meeting to assist with appropriate class placements.
In most instances interviews will be held with the Principal: Mr Chris Williams.
Lismore High Campus Enrolment Policy
Enrolment Procedures
The Department of Education and the school have very clear enrolment policies that explain all necessary procedures. Lismore High Campus has defined enrolment zones. The Administration office staff can tell you if you are within zone.
Enrolment forms are available at the school administration office.
Depending on the history and learning needs of the student at previous schools, the application may move to the learning support team who will determine if additional support is required. If no additional support is required, an interview will be scheduled with the Principal. If assistance is required, specialist support staff may attend the enrolment interview.
Parents and Student Proof of Residency
An applicant for enrolment must prove that they are living within the zone for Lismore High Campus. This may require information such as rental documents, drivers licence or other documentation to prove that the student resides at that address. This may include the supplying of a statutory declaration. If it is determined that false information has been provided the student may have their enrolment withdrawn.
Out of Zone Applications
Public school principals are required to follow departmental policy. This is because they must ensure that all eligible in-area students wishing to attend their local school are able to do so. Depending on resources, some schools may be able to accept additional students from outside their enrolment area at the discretion of the school's enrolment panel. Applications for non-local (out-of-area) enrolments are considered using a range of criteria, including the availability of appropriate staff and classroom accommodation. Where there is no accommodation for an out of area student they may be placed on a waiting list.
Once an application for enrolment has been received, the out-of-area panel will meet to review any out-of- area applications. If the applicant is within zone, the former school is contacted to collect information.
Support Unit Applications
Applications for enrolment in the support unit are not handled by the school. The school, where the student is currently, must put in an Access Request application. If the student is not currently enrolled in a NSW Government school, they will need to contact the regional office student services team to lodge an application. Enrolment in the support unit is determined by the regional placement panel.