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.

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. 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.

Kindergarten 2027

We are excited to welcome our Kindergarten 2027 students to Wallsend Public School. We have a number of events to support children transitioning to school. In addition, commencing in Term 2, we hold our Wrigglers School Readiness Program.

Kindergarten Orientation: 9:15-11:15am

Session 1 : Tuesday 27th October 2026

Students go into Kindergarten rooms. Parents to meet in hall for meet and greet. Morning tea provided for parents.

Session 2 : Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Students go into Kindergarten rooms. Parents to meet in hall for an Expo showing casing what Wallsend Public School has to offer. Morning tea provided for parents.

Wrigglers School Readiness Program

Wallsend Wrigglers is a weekly preschoolers transition to school program. Students enrolled to begin Kindergarten at Wallsend Public School the following year are invited to attend Wrigglers. From Term 2 Wrigglers operates Tuesday mornings, 9:15–11:15 AM, in the school library during school terms.

At Wrigglers, preschool students enjoy singing songs, and playing with a variety of toys and hands on activities, learning to share, take turns, and work alongside other students. Wrigglers are introduced to letter sounds and recognition following the Jolly Phonics letter sequence. They practice number recognition and counting through games and songs. Wrigglers are also introduced to school routines such as fruit break, toileting, lining up and packing their belongings into their bag.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Wallsend Wrigglers, their first steps at Wallsend Public School.

Wrigglers Graduation: Tuesday 20th October 2026 10:15am

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)

What makes us a great choice for your child?

Learn about our values, what we offer, and why families trust us to support their child’s learning and growth. See our top programs, student support and what families say about our school.

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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.

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.

Moving to high 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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Why choose us?

Find out what makes our school special and why families choose us.

Travel to our school

Learn about local transport options and how to get here safely.