Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.
Please also download a Preliminary enrolment form and bring in to the school along with your supporting documentation. Non-local applicants should contact the school to enquire on place availability in appropriate Year group.
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.
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.
South Sydney High School local area enrolments
The designated local area for South Sydney is made up of the suburbs of Botany, East Botany, Banksmeadow and parts of Maroubra and Pagewood. Students from the local area are entitled to a place at South Sydney High School as their local school.
Students entitled to enrol directly into a public school include:
- Australian and New Zealand citizens
- Students granted permanent residence.
All information on South Sydney High School can be found in the South Sydney High School Enrolment Policy (PDF 99KB).
Download an 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.
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.
Transition from Year 6 to 7
Students enrolled in a NSW government school
Students and parents/caregivers are provided with information about this process by their primary school early in Year 6. The primary school will manage the completion of applications and coordinate the process with our school.
Students enrolled in non-government primary school
The parents/caregivers of any child enrolled in a non-government primary school must initially contact our school. The school office number is (02) 9349 3868. Our enrolment officer will then coordinate the application process with the parent/caregiver.
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.
Immunisation requirements for all new enrolments
As part of a review of the Public Health Act 2010, the provisions relating to immunisation in schools have been amended for students enrolling in a NSW Governement school for the first time.
From 1 April 2018 secondary schools must request that parents provide an approved immunisation certificate that shows their child's immunisation status at enrolment.
This change has been made to collect accurate information about children's immunisation status and to help manage disease outbreaks at school and in the community.
A copy of your child's immunisation history can be requested by parents or guardians:
- using their Medicare online account through the MyGov website
- using the Medicare Express Plus App
- calling the Australian Immunisation Register general enquiries line on 1800 653 809
You can find more information regarding these changes at the NSW Health website.