Overview
Toowong State School is committed to providing accessible and appropriate educational services to students who reside within our designated local catchment area. A map of our catchment area is available from the school office or online:
👉 https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/
Students Within Catchment
Students whose primary place of residence is within the school's catchment area are eligible to enrol, in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.
The school ensures that places are available for students who move into the catchment area throughout the school year.
Proof of Residency
Parents or legal guardians must provide evidence that the student's primary place of residence is within the catchment area.
The following documentation is required:
- Primary document – current lease agreement, rates notice, or unconditional contract of sale
- Secondary document – utility bill (e.g. electricity or gas) showing the same address and parent/carer name
If the provided documentation does not sufficiently demonstrate residency, the Principal may request additional evidence, including a statutory declaration.
Providing false or misleading information about a student's residential address may constitute an offence and may result in the enrolment being withdrawn.
Students Outside the Catchment
Some students may be eligible to enrol as if they are within catchment, including:
- Students under child protection orders
- Siblings of current students
- Children of school staff
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing students accessing the school's specialised program, where this is the closest suitable program
- Students enrolling under arrangements approved by the Regional Director
Out-of-Catchment Applications
All other applications from outside the catchment area are considered subject to available space to ensure enrolments do not exceed the school's capacity.
Applications are recorded in order of receipt (date and time) and are valid only for the school year in which they are submitted.
Enrolment Decisions
The Principal is responsible for all enrolment decisions and may request additional information to support an application.
If an application is not approved, families will be notified in writing. Applicants have seven school days to respond before a final decision is made.