In Western Australia, children are eligible to begin their education in Kindergarten. However, compulsory schooling starts the following year in Pre-primary.
For more information on when your child is eligible to start school, please refer to the School Age Calculator.
Parents are encouraged to submit an application by the closing date, regardless of if the child is of compulsory school age and is guaranteed a place in the school.
Mount Lawley Primary School is an Independent public school and welcomes students from Kindergarten to Year 6. As a local intake school, children who reside within our intake area are guaranteed enrolment. Out of Area applications will be considered in line with the Department of Education Enrolment Policy.
As the school has been at capacity for a number of years, it is unlikely students who reside outside of our intake area will be offered a place, however applications will be considered in line with the Department of Education Enrolment Policy.
To check if you are in the local intake area for Mount Lawley Primary School please refer to the Mount Lawley Primary School Catchment Area Map. Shaded areas indicate optional local-intake areas - please refer to the map description for further details.
When submitting Enrolment Applications along with supporting documentation, families are required to declare that all information provided is accurate and honest.
All applications are carefully reviewed by our School Officers to ensure eligibility requirements are met. This process helps the school maintain appropriate class sizes, support our teachers effectively, and continue providing a high-quality education for all students.
Should you have questions about enrolling at Mount Lawley Primary School, please feel free to contact our friendly office staff on (08) 9238 0800 or email mountlawley.ps@education.wa.edu.au.
Enrolment Procedure
To begin the enrolment procedure, you will be required to complete and submit the application form along with the required supporting documents as a hard copy to the Front Office between 8.00am-3:00pm Monday to Friday (during school terms).
Please ensure all correct supporting documents and information is provided at the time application as incomplete applications are unable to be accepted.
Pre-primary - Year 6 Application Form
Families will be advised of the outcome of their application in writing within 3 weeks (during term) of the closing date. If your application has been successful, Part B - Formal Enrolment forms will be available to collect from the Front Office.
For mid-year enrolments, please allow up to 1 week (during term) after submitting Part B - Formal Enrolment Forms for your child's enrolment to be processed.
Enrolment Requirements
When enrolling your child, you will be asked to provide:
Identification:
Birth Certificate / Passport
If your child is an Australian citizen but both parents were born overseas, then proof of one of parent’s permanent residency/citizenship (received before the child was born) or the student's Australian Passport is also required at the time of application.
Visa Document & Public School Placement Form
Your child's full Lease Agreement.
Eligibility to enrol at Mount Lawley Primary School is dependent on the type of visa the student holds. Please contact the school for more information.
Students who hold a 500 Visa will be required to also submit a Public School Placement Form that is available from a Tertiary Institution.
Australian Immunisation History (AIR) Statement
It is a requirement of the department that schools must receive a recent (dated within 2 months) copy of each student’s Australian Immunisation Record (AIR) Statement at the time of enrolment. Overseas Immunisation Records are unable to be submitted.
A child’s immunisation is expected to be up-to-date upon entry to school. These include Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Whooping Cough, Diphtheria and Tetanus.
Please visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-to-get-immunisation-history-statements for more information.
Proof of Address Documents
Owners: Council / Water Rates and gas / electricity bill
Renters: Full Lease Agreement of at least six months into the enrolment year and gas / electricity bill
Renters without a Lease Agreement / with Periodic Lease: Statutory Declaration from the owner / lessor of the property stating who resides in the property and how long they intend to stay, and Full Lease Agreement / Rates from the owner / lessor of the property and gas / electricity bill of resident and Driver's License of parent.
Additional Needs:
Parents/carers of students with additional needs are asked to contact the school, at the time of enrolment, to discuss their child’s requirements. This will ensure that the most appropriate program is put in place to meet the needs of their child.
Medical Diagnosis:
Please provide adequate documentation regarding any Medical Diagnosis. More information can be found on the School's Website here.
Access Restrictions
Parents/carers are reminded that the School Education Act 1999 obliges parents/carers to inform schools of any Family Court Orders or other orders which are applicable to their children. The school must sight the original documents and all details are treated in the strictest confidence. Any changes to orders must be provided to the school as soon as possible.
School Tours
Mount Lawley Primary School offers tours of the main Primary School campus during terms 2, 3 & 4 from 10am - 11am.
Please register your interest to attend a school tour here. A calendar invitation will be sent to you closer to the date.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend the dates offered, there is a virtual school tour available here.