Education & Schools

NSW Public Schools

Sydney Schools

In Australia, children attend primary school (years K-6) and secondary school (years 7-12). School education is compulsory for all children between the ages of six and 15 years. Where you live in Sydney determines the school your child will attend. Once you have found accommodation, you should enrol your child at school. For all details contact the NSW Department of Education and Training. The state education system (i.e government schools) is mostly co-educational. It is not always possible to arrange enrolment at a boys only or girls only school as often there are long wait lists.

If you are intending to bring school age children with you, you should be aware that you will need to pay fees for primary and/or secondary schooling, including an application fee if you hold a temporary 457 visa. If you hold a permanent residency visa (PR visa) you do not have to pay school fees. This is the case only in New South Wales.

Current school fees in NSW

School terms