We are accepting enrolments!
Enrolling in our school is a very straight forward process. Priority goes to families in our catchment area.
Families of students wishing to enrol at Inala State School who are out of our catchment will be accepted dependent on our capacity in each year level and will be offered in order of receipt of your paperwork.
Helpful information:
Enrolment process
- Collect an Enrolment Pack from the office which includes an Enrolment Agreement and Permission Forms.
- Complete the Education Department's enrolment form for each child enrolling.
- Present an original birth certificate and/or passport for each child (must be sighted by the enrolments officer to complete the enrolment process).
Upon receipt of your application, you will be advised of an enrolment interview time with the Deputy Principal or a delegate.
If you are out of our Catchment Area:
Upon receipt of your application form, you will be advised of availability of in your child's year level. If there are no current vacancies you will be placed on the waiting list. If a spot does become available you will be contacted for an enrolment interview time.
At the enrolment interview, we will discuss the details and expectations of your child(ren)'s enrolment. The Student Code of Conduct, School dress code, Homework policy, and the Attendance and absences policy will also be discussed.
Once the enrolment interview has been conducted and the enrolment forms have been finalised, you will be given a start date and allocated to a class.
Accompanying documents for all enrolments
When you enrol at Inala State School, please check that you provide the following with your application of enrolment:
- Birth certificate or passport for each child (originals or certified copies)
- Court orders (if applicable)
- Major medical reports (if applicable – from GP or specialist)
- A copy of two current report cards (if previous enrolment was at non state school, interstate or overseas)
If your child is not born in Australia, you must provide:
- Evidence of the date of entry into Australia
- Passport or travel documents
- Current visa and previous visa (if applicable).
In addition, if your child is a temporary visa holder you must provide the following documents:
- Confirmation of enrolment or evidence of permission to enrol provided by Education Queensland International (if holding an international full fee student visa)
- Evidence of the visitor and temporary resident visa
- a bridging visa.
Please follow the information and instructions for Temporary Resident Admissions on the EQI Website External link or contact EQI on 1800 316 540 (https://eqi.com.au/study-options/temporary-residents External link).
Frequently asked questions
When are enrolments taken?
Applications for enrolments at Inala State School can be made at any time throughout the school year. For Prep enrolments for the upcoming year, please contact the office in June for more information. Please contact the office to collect an enrolment package, as well as to set a time for an enrolment interview.
Is Prep compulsory?
From 2017 it is compulsory for all Queensland children to undertake Prep prior to commencing Year 1. Making Prep compulsory ensures all children develop the knowledge and skills provided by the Prep Year that form the foundation for future learning. For more information refer to the Enrolling page on the Education website.
What type of proof do I need to enrol my child in Prep?
According to the Department, to enrol in Prep, children must be aged five years by 30 June in the year of proposed attendance (see question 4 for prep ready reckoner) and you must provide proof of your child’s date of birth and you must provide proof of your child’s date of birth (e.g. birth certificate, passport or visa). Birth certificate is only required if this is your child's first enrolment in a Qld state school.
At what age is my child ready for Prep?
Children must be five by 30 June in the year they enrol in the Preparatory Year to determine which year your child is eligible for Prep. The upcoming prep years are listed below for your convenience. For more information regarding this process please visit the prep ready reckoner.
Prep 2026: 01/07/2020 - 30/06/2021
Prep 2027: 01/07/2021 - 30/06/2022
Prep 2028: 01/07/2022 - 30/06/2023
What do I need to bring to the interview?
Please bring your proof of address, your completed Student Enrolment package, your child's birth certificate or passport, any report cards or information from their previous school, and the child you are wishing to enrol.
What if I don't understand some of the questions in the enrolment pack?
There is no need to stress if you don't understand some of the questions in the enrolment package. The interview is also in place for you to ask the school any questions you have, and we will happily assist you with the enrolment pack.