Maylands Peninsula Primary School is a Department of Education designated local intake school. This means we are only able to accept enrolments for students who live within a specific residential catchment area, at the time enrolment commences. To ensure you currently live in the school's catchment and are eligible to attend our school please see the map below.
Please note optional intake areas are those where parents can choose between two primary schools. It is the parents' choice to decide which school they would like to send their child to, and if the choice is Maylands Peninsula Primary School we will accept your enrolment application.
Local Intake Map
Local Intake Street Names
You can find out what year your children need to start school by using the school-age calculator by visiting the Department of Education website.
Families who wish to enrol at Maylands Peninsula Primary School should first complete an 'application for enrolment form' available to download below.
The enrolment is a two-step process.
Step1. Application for Enrolment - Complete the Application for Enrolment and email along with the attached supporting and/ or, additional documents listed below.
Step2. Student Enrolment Form - Once the school has approved your Application for Enrolment, you will be contacted to complete the Student Enrolment Form, student consent and permissions forms.
Application for Enrolment - Kindy
Application for Enrolment - PP - Year 6
Statutory Declaration
This page outlines our enrolment process, and if we can assist you at any point along the way, please don't hesitate to contact our
Enrolments Officer,
9462 6700, or our contact us
page and we will be glad to assist.
To facilitate your enrolment and meet our requirements; Application for Enrolments must be submitted with the following documents.
Two items of proof of address. ONE of which must be:
- Your current water or council rates bill OR
- Rental Agreement (from Real Estate Agent), OR Statutory Declaration must be provided.
- Private Rental, OR Statutory Declaration must be provided.
- Second, a utilities bill showing residential address (most recent electricity or gas account). In special circumstances the Principal may accept other documents as proof of address. (e.g. Bank Statement, Centrelink, Medicare or a Statutory Declaration)
- Copy of Full Birth Certificate, extract, or other identity documents.
- It is an Education Department requirement that all children enrolling in Kindergarten are fully immunised, or on an immunisation catch up schedule.
- If your application is accepted, you will need to provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) History Statement, no more than two months old from Medicare. Visit myGOV.
- Australia Citizenship Certificate (where applicable)
- Australian residents and holders of a 457 Visa or 482 can apply directly to a public school.
- Special Category Visa / New Zealand Citizen holders of 444 – can apply directly to school – no VISA document – (application is processed on arrival at the airport, passport is stamped)
- For other visa holders, enrolment application processes and fees payable differ depending on your visa subclass -– please refer to the section below, and the TAFE International Western Australia website for initial information.
- If parents and/or dependants are born overseas, you will need to provide evidence of:
- Your visa status, visa subclass number, visa grant number, and date of arrival in Australia.
- Copies of parent/parent's passport details page.
- Copies of child/children's passport details page.
- Copies of any Family Court Orders (if applicable).
- Information relating to any special needs, disabilities, or health issues, so the school can put processes in place to support the student (if applicable).
- Statutory Declaration to support documentation (if applicable).
If you move to Australia from overseas you need to ensure your child's previous immunisations are recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
When you arrive in Australia, take all documents about your child's overseas immunisations to your doctor or immunisation provider who will create or update your child's record on AIR, and let you know if your child needs additional immunisations to be fully protected under the National Immunisation Program Schedule (external site).
If translation or support services are needed:
- it is recommended to ask your doctor or immunisation provider, and they will liaise with the local WA Health Public Health Unit for document translation, or
- apply for the document translating service for Australian citizens and immigrants at the Department of Home Affairs (external site).
Remember
More information
Visit the Department of Human Services (external site) or phone the AIR on 1800 653 809.
The school's role is to provide for the education of the student and their safety and welfare while in the school's care and control. If there are custodial court papers in place for a child, it is vital to inform the principal of the access provisions.
Written documentation including copies of court orders and relevant legal documents must be provided on enrolment. The school must be notified of any changes.
- An application can only be made at ONE WA GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL.
- Applications WILL NOT be processed until all supporting documentation has been provided.
- During the school year, students are usually placed in classrooms within two days of completing the enrolment process.
- New students must present to the school office in school uniform, with their student booklist items. They will be accompanied along with parents/caregivers, to their classroom.
If your child is 4 years old by 30 June 2025, they are eligible for Kindergarten in 2025.
If your child is 5 years old by 30 June 2025, they are eligible for Pre-Primary in 2025
Application for Enrolment (Part A).
Applications open - Week 2, Term 2 - Monday, 22nd April 2024.
Applications close – Week 1, Term 3 - Friday 19th July 2024.
Although Kindergarten is not a compulsory year of school, more than 98% of West Australian children attend because it helps give them the best possible start to school.
Places in Kindergarten may be limited, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible, as late applications will take a lower priority in the allocation of places.
A parent/caregiver applying to enrol a child in a public school should complete an Application for Enrolment. Application for Enrolment - Kindy Statutory Declaration
You will be advised in writing in late August/September of the advertised closing date, whether or not your application has been accepted.
It is an Education Department requirement that all children enrolling in Kindergarten are fully immunised or on an immunisation catch up schedule.
Once accepted, we will contact you. You will be required to complete the Student Enrolment Form. At this time, parents should include Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) History Statement, no more than two months old from Medicare, visit My Gov, and attach any relevant medical information, Family Court Orders etc.
Permanent Australian residents and holders of a 457 Visa can apply directly to a public school.
For other visa holders, enrolment application processes and fees payable differ depending on your visa subclass – please refer to the section below and the TAFE International Western Australia website for initial information. http://www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/.
There is a place for all eligible children in Kindergarten programs in public schools. Wherever possible, this place will be at your local-intake school.
Note: Acceptance for enrolment in Kindergarten does not guarantee enrolment at Maylands Peninsula Primary School for the following compulsory year, unless the child lives in that school's local intake area.
Please visit our Kindergarten page for specific information about how the Kindergarten operates.
Enrol a Dependant of a Postgraduate Student with a 'Fee Waiver'
Parents with a Student visa (subclass 500), completing a postgraduate course, can approach your school to submit an enrolment application for their child. You will need to contact the international office of your university to obtain a Public School Placement form and online application link, complete Section A of the Public School Placement form along with the Enrolment Application and ALL of the supporting and additional documents to the school.
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Enrolment in your local public school is not guaranteed.
- The school must have spare capacity and a suitable education program.
- You will be required to pay local contributions and charges to the school.
- Our school will arrange an interview with our EALD specialist teacher to determine if we are the best schooling option for your child.
- Additional costs for English language support apply.
- Placement in English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) class is AUD$1,500 per year, and an intensive English Centre is AUD$3,000 per year,
- This will be assessed by the school, and these additional costs will be discussed with you.
- Additional support costs will apply for disability support services for a child with a diagnosed disability. This should be discussed with the school at the time of applying to enrol.
In addition to the regular enrolment evidence, you will need to include evidence of:
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Evidence of current visa subclass and sector, this will show the expiry date and
the study sector for a Student visa (subclass 500)
- Previous visa, if the current visa is a Bridging visa.
- The signed 'Section A' of the TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) Public School Placement Form.
- The school principal will notify you in writing if the enrolment application is approved. If so, the school will complete Section B of the School placement form.
- Complete the online form at the link provided by your university, ensuring you upload the completed School placement form for your child.
- Your child's enrolment at the school will be finalised once you receive the 'Authority to Enrol' from TAFE International Western Australia.
Your fees may differ if your child is a dependant of your Masters, PHD, Temporary Skills Shortage or Temporary Work Skilled visa – please refer to Dependants of visa holders page for more information.
Enrol a Dependant of a International Tertiary Student 'Fee Paying'
If you are an International Tertiary student on a 500, 570, 572 or 573 (Non Masters) Visa, your child needs to be enrolled as full fee paying overseas students for the duration of your visa. There is high demand for places in WA Government schools and it may not be possible to place your child in a school close to your home address or near your educational institution.
The principal of an approved school decides the enrolment of overseas fee-paying students. They must ensure that the school has an appropriate education program and available classroom accommodation.
To enrol, contact TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) via their website, or email: admissions.tiwa@dtwd.wa.gov.au, or by phone on 08 9218 2100. Y
ou will need a Confirmation of Placement from TAFE International Western Australia to secure your child's dependant visa
Children who are not Australian citizens fall into one of four categories depending on their, or your, visa subclass number. You will need to provide evidence of your visa status at the time of enrolment, and advise the school of any subsequent change of visa conditions.
- Category 1: Your child holds a permanent visa or is entitled to reside permanently in Australia.
Your child is guaranteed a place at your local public school, and you do not need to pay tuition fees.
- Category 2: Your child holds a specified temporary residence visa.
Your child is guaranteed a place at their local public school, and you do not need to pay tuition fees. For a list of visas in this category see Section 3 of the Enrolment of Students from Overseas Schedule.
- Category 3: Your child is the dependent of a 457 visa holder, or a 482 visa holder.
Your child is guaranteed a place at your their local public school, and you are required to pay an annual family tuition fee. Further information is available at TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) .
- Category 4: Your child is a temporary resident and does not fall into any of the above categories.
Your child is still able to enrol in a public school. However, they do not have an enrolment entitlement and are not guaranteed a place at their local public school. You will need to pay tuition fees for all children enrolled.
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On a bridging visa you may access education on the same enrolment conditions allowed by your previous substantive visa
If your child speaks a language other than English, the school may arrange an interview with our EALD specialist teacher to determine if we are the best schooling option for your child. ** English as an additional language or dialect (EALD): Additional fee of AUD$1,500 a year applies for support.
Fees for disability support
Total fees for tuition and specialist support may be as high as AUD$25,000 per year.
The school is located at 60 Kelvin Street, Maylands WA 6051 with visitor parking available on Kelvin Street or the carpark adjacent Gibbney Reserve off Ferguson Street.
The Kindergarten is at the Eastern end of the school closest to Queen Street. Most Kindy parents find it easiest to park along Queen Street and enter the school past the playgrounds. Parking and entry is also available from Kelvin Street near Susan Street.
School Map
Google Maps
Our school website is your portal, to a wealth of information regarding our school and our community. Should you have any further questions regarding the enrolment process, or school tours, please contact our office, weekdays during school hours.
For more information about our school, please visit Parent Information
The following providers provide out of school hours care for our students. Please contact them directly to arrange before and after school care for your child:
Maylands Out of School Care
5 Richard Street, Maylands 0455 661 337 or 9272 7732 or email maylands@bayswaterchildcare.com.au
KidsCare Out of School Care
88 Sussex St, Maylands 0401 825 041 or 9271 8088 or email info@kidscarepre-kindyandoosh.com.au
