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.
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:
- Check your eligibility: use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
- Ensure you read through our enrolment requirements (pdf)
- Are you an international student? Read through our Information for international students section.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Every year we run a "Year 6 into 7 day" where students can visit the school, meet teachers and staff, and participate in activities like drama workshops to feel more comfortable in their new environment. The specifics for this changes slightly each year so please contact us for more details.
You can also download our year 7 orientation program information here (pdf).
Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our 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.
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.
Information for International Students
Australia's laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students.
These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for
Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007.
For a summary of the ESOS framework see: www.aei.deewr.gov.au/esos
For information about student visa requirements refer to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website: www.immi.gov.au/students
The Temporary Residents Program has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application.
Contact the International Student Coordinator at your school if you have any concerns or questions about your school, personal issues or other problems. The Coordinator will assist you or refer you to the appropriate staff member. At Strathfield Girls High School the International Student Coordinator is Ms C Anderson.
Click here to download the Strathfield Girls High School International Students School Handbook (pdf)
CRICOS provider name: NSW Department of Education | CRICOS provider code: 00588M
The following regulations apply to your studies at a NSW government school:
Attendance and course requirements
- You must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. If you do not meet attendance requirements you may be reported to the Department of Home Affairs, unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances (guidelines are provided below).
- You must provide a doctor's certificate for any absences of 3 days or more. The doctor must be a registered medical practitioner. If you are absent for 1 or 2 days, a letter of explanation must be provided by your guardian or if you are over 18 years, you can provide your own written explanation.
- You must meet course progress requirements. Your school will provide you with information about course requirements as outlined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Further information about course requirements is available at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au.
Accommodation and welfare arrangements
- If you are under 18 years, you must maintain your approved accommodation, support and welfare arrangements. If these arrangements are approved by the NSW Department of Education, you must not change those arrangements without prior written approval. Requests to change the arrangements must be made in writing to the International Students Centre and signed by your parents.
- If you want to change your homestay, you should contact the International Student Coordinator at your school.
- NSW Department of Education recommends that students over 18 years old continue to live with relatives or homestay families. Changes to accommodation should be within reasonable travelling distance to your school.
- Your parent or relative (approved guardian) must notify your school of your residential address within 7 days of arriving in Australia and notify any changes of address and contact details within 7 days. Students over 18 years who change address must also notify their school within 7 days.
Conditions of enrolment
- You must adhere to school rules and the terms and conditions of enrolment as stated on the international student application form.
- Your school may suspend or cancel your enrolment on grounds of misbehaviour. For further information about student behaviour and suspension and expulsion of students, refer to the international student coordinator at your school.
- Travel during school holidays, other than returning to your home country, is only permitted if you are travelling with your guardian or relatives or on an approved school excursion. Written permission from your parents is required.
- If you want to transfer to another government school you must provide a written request to your school signed by your parents or guardian.
- If you want to change provider you must provide a written request to your school signed by your parents. For further information concerning visa regulations about change of provider refer to the DHA website and the coordinator at your school.
Taking leave
- If you are going to be absent for a week or more during school term, your parents must request approval from the principal. You must not defer your start date or take extended leave without the principal's permission. Approval is only granted on compelling or compassionate grounds (guidelines below).
Complaints and Appeals
- NSW Department of Education has a complaints and appeals process. If you wish to make a complaint or appeal a decision made concerning your enrolment, course progress or other decision, you should contact the international student coordinator at your school.
Work
- If you obtain Work Rights on your visa, you are able to work during holiday periods. Any part-time work during school term must not interfere with your school studies and must not exceed 10 hours per week.
For further information please refer to the International Students School Handbook, the International Students Coordinator at the school or the DE International website.