Enter for Success strategy

The Enter for Success strategy aims to support the inclusion, attendance, participation and retention of Aboriginal students at school.

This strategy gives Aboriginal students the opportunity to enrol and be accepted into any government school they nominate the year before starting school.

Who can apply

Students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or both, can apply.

This means the strategy applies to:

children eligible to start reception in 2023
year 6 students starting secondary school in 2023.

Choosing a school

There’s already a place available at your local government school. If you don’t want your child attend your local government school, you can select another school.

Families and students should consider a school that:

meets their educational needs
provides the best opportunity for a healthy social life
provides encouraging environments for educational success.

Support in the chosen school

Once a school is chosen, the school will work with you to make sure they give your child the necessary support and opportunities to achieve educational outcomes throughout their schooling.

The success of the strategy depends on quality consultation and clear communication between:

your child’s preschool or primary school
your child’s intended primary or secondary school
student support services
Aboriginal education staff
students and their families.

How to apply

Year 6 students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or both, on their registration of interest form will be automatically included in the strategy when they participate in the department’s statewide registration of interest process for students starting secondary school (before the end of term 2).

If your child is eligible to start reception at the beginning of the next school year, you can submit a registration of interest form directly with the school you have chosen for your child. It's recommended you apply by 30 June.

However, you have until the last day of term 4 to apply.

Refer to starting school for more information.

If you’re interested in participating in the strategy, you and your child should meet with your preschool or primary school to discuss enrolment options, expectations, responsibilities, and commitments of everyone involved.