Enrolment in Tasmanian Government Schools

Our school provides the opportunity for every child to receive an education.  Every child over 5 years of age must be enrolled at and attending school or an approved home education program.   Children can also attend Kindergarten from 4 years of age.  We also offer Launching into Learning (LiL) for young children Birth – 4 years old.

Can I choose which school to send my child to?

• You are encouraged to enrol your child at their local school. In situations where you wish to enrol your child in a school other than your local school, the school’s out-of-area enrolment procedure will apply. Click here to check if your address is within our intake area DoE School Intake Map. For further information please contact the school or your Learning Service for more information.

How do I enrol my child in school?

• Contact the office on 6344 2533 or email norwood.primary@education.tas.gov.au
• If you are enrolling your child in a Tasmanian Government school for the first time you will need to complete an enrolment form click here and provide:
• details of any needs your child may have to help their school better support and protect your child, including medical information such as any allergies and your child’s immunisation history
• evidence of identity for you and your child (eg birth certificates or other prescribed identification)
• a document showing your child’s residential address.
• Schools use this information to provide positive, safe and equitable learning environments for all children and support students’ progress through their education.