Overview
Toowong State School is committed to fulfilling its primary role of providing accessible and appropriate educational services to students residing within our designated catchment area.
Our school catchment map can be viewed either at the school's administration office or online.
Enrolment policy
Students within
catchment
Every student whose primary place of residence is within our catchment area is eligible to enrol, in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006. The school ensures that spaces are held for students who move into the catchment area during the academic year.
Parents or legal guardians seeking to enrol their child at Toowong State School must provide proof of residency within the catchment area. The required documents include:
- Primary Source: A current lease agreement, rates notice, or unconditional contract of sale.
- Secondary Source: A utility bill (e.g., electricity, gas) displaying the same address and the parent's/legal guardian's name.
Should the provided documentation not sufficiently demonstrate the residency, the Principal may request additional proof. A sworn Statutory Declaration may also be requested to affirm the student's principal place of residence as stated in the enrolment application.
Please note, providing false information about the student's principal place of residence may constitute an offence and could be reported to the police. The school principal reserves the right to reverse an enrolment decision under such circumstances.
Enrolment for Students Outside the Catchment
Students entitled to enrol as if in-catchment include:
- Children under child protection orders granting custody to the Chief Executive of the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.
- Siblings of current students.
- Children of school staff.
- Hearing-impaired students who require access to the school's specialised program, if it is the nearest such program to their residence. Applications would be on the basis that it is the closest program to the student's permanent residence and meets their individualised needs as determined by the Principal.
- Students excluded from another school, under conditions approved by the Regional Director.
Out of Catchment Applications
All other applications from outside the local catchment area are considered 'out of catchment' and are subject to space availability to ensure that enrolments do not exceed the school's capacity.
Local Catchment Area
Toowong State School's catchment area is defined geographically, intended to be the primary source of our student intake. A detailed catchment map is available both in the school's administration building and online.
Acceptance and Assessment Process
Out-of-catchment applications are recorded in order of their receipt, by date and time. These remain valid only for the school year for which the application is made.
Decision on Enrolment
The Principal holds the authority to make all enrolment decisions. Additional documentation or information may be requested to support an application. If the Principal preliminarily decides against an application, the applicant will be notified in writing. Applicants have seven school days to respond to this preliminary decision. Absent a response, the preliminary decision becomes final. If a submission is made, it will be considered before a final decision is issued, which will be communicated as promptly as possible.