Enrol
Our school welcomes enrolments throughout the school year. Enrol today or talk to us to find out how your child can join our school.
Ready to enrol?
We’re excited to welcome your family to our school community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.
How to enrol
Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant school community today. Follow these key steps:
- Check your eligibility: use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
- Read: other enrolment details for our school.
- Apply online: complete our online enrolment application.
Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:
- local intake areas
- non-local enrolments
- additional learning needs
- starting or transitioning to school
- moving schools
- other ways to enrol.
Other enrolment details for our school
How to Enrol
If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school, start by submitting an online application, apply online. Online enrolment is currently only available for children living in NSW who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.
If you are not able to apply online, download the paper “Application to Enrol in a NSW Government School” (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this.
Please note: Enrolment procedures are subject to the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy.
Health Conditions and Special Circumstances
During the enrolment process, please let us know of any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions affecting your child.
Finalising the Application Process
To finalise the application process, you must bring the following documents to the school to be verified:
- Completed enrolment application form (if you have applied online, this will be printed at the school)
- Copies of the two most recent school reports, plus NAPLAN results
- If applying for Year 10 or Year 11, copies of school reports for the past two years are required
- Documents which confirm your residential address within our intake area. You will be required to provide documents which add up to a minimum of 100 points. Refer to https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/pd-2002-0006-01; under section 1.2.7 Proof of address you will find the Table 1: 100-point residential address check.
- Original proof of student’s identity, including birth certificate or passport, as well as evidence of visa status (if applicable).
The school will then contact you to arrange an interview time. An interview will be organised for the student and parent/carer, with the Stage Head Teacher, to finalise the enrolment process. A starting date will be confirmed only at this time.
How to Enrol – Year 6 into Year 7
In NSW government schools, applying to move from primary school to high school is a two-step process that starts with an Expression of Interest. Visit the moving to high school page to learn more about the process.
If you have received an offer from our school for placement into Year 7 next year, the next step is to visit apply online to proceed with the offer and complete the enrolment application. If you did not submit an expression of interest, visit apply online to start a new application to our school.
Temporary Visa Holders
For information about registering with the Temporary Residents Program, visit Temporary Residents Program. DE International is the international unit of the NSW Department of Education. They manage international programs for all overseas students and temporary residents enrolling in a NSW government school. Their customer service number is 1300 300 223.
Once registered with the Temporary Residents Program, all students on a temporary resident visa, are eligible to enrol at CTHS based on their residential address. Apply to enrol by following our enrolling process and use “Application to Enrol in a NSW Government School” (PDF 768.4KB).
International Students
Cherrybrook Technology High School is well over the DoE enrolment cap allocation. International Student enrolment applications will only be considered in extraordinary circumstances and will be subject to all relevant policy & procedural requirements.
CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education / CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M.
For further information visit https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au or email enrol@cths.nsw.edu.au.
Non-Local Enrolments
Due to the high demand for student placement at Cherrybrook Technology High School, the only non-local enrolment applications that may be considered by the Enrolment Panel are those relating to:
- Learning and wellbeing needs requiring additional education support
- Sibling currently attending the school
- Availability of subjects or combinations of subjects
- Compassionate circumstances of a serious nature
- Parent or carer works at the school.
To apply, submit an online application, apply online. Online enrolment is currently only available for children living in NSW who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.
False or Misleading Enrolment Information or Practices
The “Application to Enrol in a NSW Government School” form requires the applicant to declare the information provided is correct. It also makes it clear the provision of false information can result in the enrolment being reversed. Any decision to reverse an enrolment considers the special circumstances of the matter. This includes, determining if the student was a non-local enrolment.
If a person provides materially false or misleading information to a school when making an application for enrolment, this is an offence which has a penalty of up to two years imprisonment [Section 307B of the Crimes Act 1900].
If you have any enquiries regarding enrolments, please contact the CTHS Enrolment Team via enrol@cths.nsw.edu.au.
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.
Visit us before you enrol
Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.
We may offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.
Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school a great place to learn.
Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our school.
Does your child need extra support?
Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.