Busby West Public School

The intake area is changing.

At times it is necessary for the department to adjust a school’s local enrolment area. Intake area changes are happening to better balance enrolments, utilisation of assets and capacity across schools, ensuring students continue to have access to high-quality public education.

The new intake area is viewable via School Finder.

I live in the area that is changing. What does this mean for me?

The revised intake area will be uploaded to School Finder and take effect immediately. A transition period will be in place for all affected families for a period of 12 months from the date of implementation. During this transition period families in the identified areas of change will be considered local to both schools with the option to enrol at either. At the conclusion of the transition period the option to enrol at the two schools will no longer apply and families will only be guaranteed enrolment at their new local school.

I have a child already attending one of the above schools, can they stay there even if I am now in a new intake area?

Yes, they can. There is no change for students already attending a school. They can complete their education at the school they originally enrolled into.

Will siblings have to attend different schools when the intake area changes?

If you have a child already attending a public school, you can apply to enrol siblings at the same school under the standard Department of Education enrolment policies. Please contact your school for more information if you have specific questions or concerns.

I have already lodged my child’s enrolment application form for kindergarten 2026. What do these changes mean for my child?

Applications that have been processed and accepted will not be affected, including kindergarten 2026 enrolments.

For families residing in the area of change the option to apply to the alternate school is also available to you.

My circumstances are challenging, and I think this school is best for my child. We live outside the school’s intake area. What should I do?

We understand that not everyone’s circumstances are the same, and that there are instances where exceptional and compelling circumstances will need to be considered. If this is the case, you should talk to the principal of your local school. Non-local enrolment applications for children living outside of the proposed intake areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis in line with the Department’s enrolment policy.

Enrolment policy

Stay informed with the department’s enrolment policy.

Enquiries

Visit the school’s website to learn more about enrolment options.