Enrol

Our school welcomes enrolments throughout the school year. Enquiries should be directed to Toula Hannigan via email sylvania-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au or on 9522 9951.

The school’s local intake area is determined by the Department of Education (DoE). In accordance with the Education Reform Act 1990, we ensure that every eligible local child will have a place at our school. Our school is proud to be a school of choice for our local families and encourages all families to enrol at their local public high school.

Years 7 (2025) and Years 8 - 12

All local and non local enrolment applications for Years 8-12 are completed online.

Local enrolments are required to provide proof of address including a lease agreement or council rates and a utilities bill.

Non local enrolments are required to complete the online application and address the enrolment criteria, providing supporting documentation.  Should a position become vacant in a particular year group, an applicant may be invited to interview based on the Non-Local Placement Policy and Procedures.

No application will be processed until all documentation has been submitted.  For both local and non local applications, a birth certificate or passport must be sighted and an enrolment form completed. The current school of the applicant will be contacted and the student may be invited for an interview.

For parents or carers seeking placement in the dedicated Support Unit, please contact Miranda Office as these enrolments are centrally managed by Department of Education personnel.

Year 7 2026 Non-Local Enrolments

‘Non-Local’ enrolment applies to students residing outside of Sylvania High School’s designated intake area. These students may be considered for enrolment depending on available space in the year group and the school’s enrolment cap.

An enrolment buffer is maintained in each year group to accommodate local applicants who move into the local area during the school year. This can impact on availability of placements for non-local applicants.

Where vacancies exist in any given year, the number of positions available to non-local applicants will be determined by the Enrolment Committee.

Non-Local Enrolment Criteria

Siblings of current students and children of permanent school staff.

Exceptional compassionate, learning, wellbeing and/or family circumstances that cannot be accommodated at the local school.

The structure and organisation of the school. For example:

o  involvement in performing arts including band, music, dance and drama

o  sports

o  debating and public speaking

o  leadership and social justice action

o  environmental sustainability and/or volunteering

o  other organisational or structural considerations relevant to Sylvania High School

Availability of subjects/combination of subjects particular to Sylvania High School. For example, French, Greek, STEM, VET.

Demonstrated commitment to learning

Note:  Evidence must be provided to support all criteria addressed in the application.  For example, certificates, achievements, awards, accolades or recommendations.

'Exceptional compassionate circumstances' must be significant and supported by evidence. For example, circumstances such as anxiety related solely to friends attending the school will not be considered valid compassionate grounds.

Appeals

• Appeals must be lodged with the school within 10 calendar days of receiving notification of the application outcome. Appeals received after this time will not be considered.
• The principal will manage, decide and respond to all appeals within two weeks of receipt of the appeal
• Appellants should provide detailed information that is in addition to information provided in the enrolment application as to the basis of the appeal.
• Parents will be informed in writing of the decision.

Academic Enrichment Test: students seeking placement in the 2026 Academic Enrichment (HPGE) Class.

The Academic Enrichment Class test is held during Term 3 every year for Year 6 students who have enrolled in Sylvania High School for the following year. Further information about the test will be provided after all Year 7 2026 enrolments have been finalised.

School Tours

School Tours are available for any prospective parent and/or student. School tours run for approximately 30mins and can be either during or after school hours. Please call reception to book a tour on 9522 9951.

Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.

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. 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.

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.

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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

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.

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)

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.

Learn more