Enrolling at Glenwood High School
Glenwood High School welcomes enrolments throughout the school year. Enrol today or contact us to find out more about enrolling your child at our school.
Our enrolment procedures have been developed to meet the needs of the local community and to comply with the Department of Education’s Enrolment of Students in NSW Government Schools policy. Glenwood High School is renowned for providing outstanding educational opportunities where all students take pride in their achievements. As a comprehensive high school, we are committed to catering for students in our local area and maintain an excellent reputation for our academic, leadership, sporting, cultural, and welfare programs that attend to the varied needs of our student population.
The school’s local area is determined by the Department of Education. In accordance with the Education Reform Act 1990, every eligible local child will have a place at Glenwood High School if they choose to enrol here.
Glenwood High School has five classes in the Inclusive Education Unit. Enrolment into these classes is determined by a regional placement panel. For more information about placement in a support class, contact the Principal of your current school.
Enrolment Availability
Every school with a designated intake area has a centrally set enrolment availability. This is the number of students that can be enrolled based on the school’s permanent accommodation and typical class sizes for the school type, taking into consideration the school’s ability to offer a range of curriculum choices for secondary students. Schools that have exceeded their enrolment availability will not enrol non-local students unless required by the Director, Educational Leadership, for exceptional circumstances.
Enrolment Buffer
The school maintains a buffer to cater for anticipated local demand, including new local arrivals throughout the school year. No additional accommodation (permanent or demountable) will be provided for increased enrolments resulting from non-local placements. Department of Education policy states that “non-local placements must not generate demand for extra staff or create disruption to school routine.”
Proof of Identity
You must provide evidence of your child’s residential status, such as a birth certificate, passport, and visa (if applicable). If parents or carers are born overseas, their passport, visa, or citizenship certificate may be required.
Residency and Proof of Residence
Residency is defined as the address of the legal guardian with whom the student lives for the majority of the time. It does not refer to another member of the family, such as a grandparent, relative, or family friend. In some cases, proof of guardianship may be requested. Students must be living in the school's catchment area at the time of application and at the time of commencement.
Parents and carers will be required to provide documents that confirm their address within our catchment area and must present documents adding up to a minimum of 100 points according to the Residential Proof Checklist. These documents must be in the name of the parent, carer, or legal guardian for the current residential address, and must be originals or certified true copies. In some circumstances, the Enrolment Panel may request additional documentation to support enrolment applications. Statutory declarations signed by a Justice of the Peace may also be requested. These are legal documents. Please refer to the “False and misleading enrolment information and practices” section below.
False or Misleading Enrolment Information or Practices
The “Application to Enrol in a NSW Government School” requires the applicant to declare that the information provided is correct. Supplying false information can result in the enrolment being reversed. Any decision to reverse an enrolment needs to consider the specific circumstances, including whether the student was an “out of area enrolment” and if their acceptance was at the expense of other prospective students.
If a person knowingly provides materially false or misleading information to a school when making an application for enrolment, this may be an offence with a penalty of up to 2 years imprisonment, $22,000 fine, or both (Section 307B of the Crimes Act 1900). If a person provides a statutory declaration they know to be false for the purpose of gaining entry to a school, they commit an offence which has a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment (Section 25A of the Oaths Act 1900).
Local Enrolment Process
A local enrolment is a student whose permanent residence is within the designated local enrolment catchment area. Our intake area boundaries and street names can be checked via School Finder. Local enrolment areas are subject to change. Applicants attending one of our partner primary schools but not residing in the local catchment area should refer to the non-local enrolments section below.
Year 6 to 7 Enrolment Application
- For students attending a NSW Government primary school, Moving to High School Expressions of Interest open early in Year 6. This gives Parents and carers the opportunity too submit their preferences for their child’s enrolment.
- For students not attending a NSW Government primary school, parents and carers must submit an Online Enrolment Application.
- In Term 2, placement offers will be sent out to successful applicants. Parents and carers must then complete the Online Enrolment Application and present documentation of proof of identity, 100 points of proof of residence, current immunisation, student agreement, and any additional documents to support their child’s enrolment (such as visas, court orders, or health care plans) at the school office.
- In Term 4, Year 6 students will attend Year 7 orientation day.
For more information on the Year 6 to 7 process, please see the Department of Educations Moving to High School page.
High Potential and Gifted Education
Local area students applying through the Year 6 to 7 transition may apply for the Glenwood High School High Potential Gifted Education (HPGE) program. Further information can be found on the HPGE page.
Inspire - High Potential Gifted Education
Year 7-12 Current Year Enrolment Application
- For local enrolments into a student’s current year group, parents and carers must complete an Online Enrolment Application and provide documentation of proof of identity, 100 points of proof of residence, current immunisation certificate, student agreement, and any additional documentation to support their child’s enrolment. These documents must be presented at the school office.
Non-Local Enrolment Process
As outlined in the Department of Education's enrolment policy, Glenwood High School may only accept enrolments from outside our local enrolment area if places are available. Applications for non-local enrolment are assessed on a case-by-case basis. When places are available, siblings of students currently attending Glenwood High School and students from our partner primary schools may be given priority, as detailed in the criteria below.
Due to the high demand for student placement at Glenwood High School, we receive a large number of non-local enrolment applications each year. Parents and carers wishing to apply for non-local enrolment must complete an online out of area application. This will be referred to the enrolment panel. If unsuccessful, you will have the option to appeal to the Principal for consideration. In the case of Year 7, complete the Expression of Interest application form stating their reasons for choosing Glenwood High School.
The primary criteria for acceptance include the availability of appropriate staff, enrolment capacity, and the availability of permanent classroom accommodation. It is important to note that attendance at a partner primary school does not automatically guarantee enrolment. Non-local students may be denied enrolment if their behavioural history shows violence or disruption to the learning environment, or if they have a poor attendance record. The Principal will also consider the student’s attendance history and the practical implications of travel distance and transport arrangements to determine whether the student is likely to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Non-Local Enrolments – Year 6 to 7 Transition
- Non-local applicants attending a NSW Government primary school must complete a Moving to High School Expression of Interest, listing Glenwood High School as one of their school preferences and including criteria for placement. The Enrolment Panel will consider the Expression of Interest, and the outcome will be communicated to parents and carers.
- Non-local applicants not attending a NSW Government primary school must complete an Online Enrolment Application. The application will be considered by the Enrolment Panel, and the outcome will be communicated to parents and carers.
- Successful applicants will be offered a placement at Glenwood High School. Parents and carers will need to complete an Online Enrolment Application and provide all required documentation, including proof of identity, 100 points of proof of residence, certificate of immunisation, student agreement, and any additional documents (such as visas, court orders, and health care plans). These documents must be presented at the school office.
- In Term 4, successful applicants will attend Year 7 orientation.
For more information on the Year 6 to 7 process, please see the Department of Educations Moving to High School page.
Non-Local Enrolments – Year 7 to 12 Current Year
- Non-local applicants must complete an Online Enrolment Application referencing the criteria for placement. The Enrolment Panel will consider the application, and the outcome will be communicated to parents and carers.
- Successful applicants will be offered a placement at Glenwood High School. Parents and carers must complete an Online Enrolment Application and provide all required documentation (proof of residency, proof of address, proof of immunisation, student agreement and additional documents).
Enrolment Panel – Year 6 to 7
If required, an enrolment panel considers and makes recommendations on non-local enrolment applications and convenes when demand for non-local places exceeds availability. The Placement Panel comprises:
- Deputy Principal responsible for Year 6 to 7 Transition (Chair)
- School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS) member responsible for Year 6 to 7 Enrolment
- Year Advisor for incoming Year 7.
- Parent appointed by P&C Association
This panel implements the criteria for non-local placement, consistent with Department of Education guidelines, and reviews all applications for non-local placement collaboratively. Unsuccessful applicants are to enrol in their local school.
Enrolment Panel – Year 7 to 12 Current Year
Non-local applications for Years 7–12 are considered by the Deputy Principal or delegate at the time of application. If required, an enrolment panel will:
- Review the application in relation to the Criteria for Non-local Enrolment Placement
- Consult with the Deputy Principal of the relevant year group regarding curriculum and available vacancies
- Recommend an offer or decline based on available information and classroom space
Criteria for Non-Local Placement
If accommodation and staff are available, the following significant criteria may apply but do not guarantee an offer of placement:
- Sibling Priority: If a student has siblings already enrolled at the school, their application is likely to be viewed favourably. Siblings in junior years will be viewed more favourably by the Enrolment Panel.
- Learning and Wellbeing Needs: Applications may be considered where a student’s learning and wellbeing needs are better met at Glenwood High School, including disability, developmental age, trauma, child protection issues, medical conditions, or other individual circumstances.
- Children of Staff: Children of school staff may also be considered for non-local enrolment.
- Attendance at a partner primary school: Caddies Creek Public School, Kellyville Ridge Public School, and Parklea Public School.
- Glenwood High School Criteria: Availability of subjects, combinations, or additional programs not offered at the student’s local school.
- Documentation: Thorough documentation must support the application, as placement panels rely on this information. Applications may be rejected if documentation is insufficient or the case is not compelling.
- Wait List: The Enrolment Panel may create a waiting list for students not offered a place, valid for the current year only.
Appeals
Appeals are lodged against a decision made by the Enrolment Panel and initiated in writing to the Principal, who will seek to resolve the matter. Further appeals may be directed to the Director, Educational Leadership if necessary.
Does your child need extra support?
Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional Learning Support before completing the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.
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.
Ready to Enrol?
To begin your Online Enrolment Application at Glenwood High School, use the link below. If you wish to complete a paper application, complete the form below and return it along with you proof of residency, proof of address, proof of immunisation, student agreement and additional documents to the school office.
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