澳大利亚 公立学校指南
How places are decided, how to read official ratings, English support and the enrolment steps, from official sources.
如何选择公立学校
State governments run public schools
Australian public schools are run by the states: primary from Foundation to Year 6, secondary from Year 7 to 12.
Source:Productivity Commission (Australian Government) (checked 2026-06-03)
Entitled to the local intake-area school
In NSW every child is entitled to enrol at the government school for the intake area where they live, found with the School Finder; other schools take out-of-area applications.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
Private and international schools are alternatives
Catholic, independent and international schools take applications directly.
General guidance · confirm with the district or school
如何看官方评级
My School shows NAPLAN results
My School, run by ACARA, shows each school's NAPLAN results and progress, comparison with similar schools, enrolment and attendance. ACARA says there are no league tables and NAPLAN does not measure overall school quality.
Source:ACARA (checked 2026-10-31)
Official rating systems
英语支持
Ask the school about English support (EAL/D)
States and schools organise support for students learning English as an additional language (EAL/D) differently; ask about hours and format at the enrolment interview.
General guidance · confirm with the district or school
时间安排
Starting age and the school year
In NSW a child who turns 5 on or before 31 July can start kindergarten that year and must be at school by their 6th birthday; other states use other cut-offs.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
学费与签证
Temporary-visa families often pay fees
NSW's Temporary Residents Program charges most children of temporary visa holders an application fee and tuition, with exemptions (for example a parent who is a citizen or permanent resident, or low income). Victoria lists dependant tuition of A$13,600 (primary) to A$18,700 (Years 11-12) a year, and Queensland charges dependants of temporary visa holders (hardship waivers exist). Rules differ by state.
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-29)Victoria Department of Education (checked 2026-10-30)Queensland Government (checked 2026-10-30)
入学申请步骤
Follow them in order. Each step carries its official source and the date we checked it.
- 1
Find the intake-area school
Use the state's school finder (School Finder in NSW) to see the local school for the address.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
- 2
On a temporary visa, start with the state programme
Temporary-visa families apply first to the state's temporary residents programme (NSW) or international education office and get an Authority to Enrol where required.
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-29)NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
- 3
Gather documents
Proof of identity and age (such as a birth certificate), proof of address (lease, utility bill), an Australian Immunisation Register history statement, any court orders or support plans; temporary residents add passports and current and previous visas.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
- 4
Application and interview
Complete the application in English (translated versions help), and the principal may invite you to an interview.
Source:NSW Department of Education (checked 2026-10-31)
- 5
Pay fees where they apply
If fees apply, pay the state's tuition; check amounts and exemptions on the state's page.
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Victoria Department of Education (checked 2026-10-30)Queensland Government (checked 2026-10-30)
This page organises official information. It does not decide eligibility or placement.
按州或地区查看学区
学校和学区名单来自美国国家教育统计中心(NCES)共同核心数据(CCD),评级来自各州教育部门的官方发布。每个数字都注明了年份。不提供房价、犯罪率等信息,也不做自有排名。
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