How to Enrol

Thank you for choosing our school as a place of excellence in education.

Sacred Heart Primary School is open to all who are willing to commit to support the philosophy, values and aims of Catholic schooling. The Catholic Education Commission aims to provide the choice of Catholic schooling to all those seeking a Catholic education for their children.

We are currently open for enrolments for Kindergarten in 2025 and 2026.
We also have places available in classes for immediate start.

ENROL NOW

Click here to view the enrolment application form

To complete the online application form, you will need to upload the following information. Original documents will need to be presented at the time of interview.

  • Birth certificate (not commemorative) or passport.
  • Certificate of Baptism (if applicable).
  • Student’s immunisation records
  • Family Law, Personal Protection Order or Other Relevant Court Orders (if applicable).
  • Last report from previous school (not applicable for Kindergarten enrolments).
  • Visa grant notice for permanent and temporary visa-holders (if applicable) – for both student and parent(s) / legal guardian(s)
  • Any medical reports and/or other assessment reports for students with additional learning needs (if applicable).
  • Proof of residential address, such as rates notice, electricity, water or telephone bill

A non-refundable application fee of $50 applies to ACT Primary Schools upon submission.

Please contact us if you need assistance enrolling. Click here for contact details.

Enrolment Policy and Documentation 

How to enrol information pack

Sacred Heart is a diocesan school in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn.

We are governed by Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policies and priority enrolment areas. Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in your school of choice. An offer for your first choice of ACT Catholic Primary school will depend on your priority enrolment area and your needs as discussed with our principal.

School Fees

Tuition Fees are set by the Archdiocesan Catholic Education Commission each year. Our fee schedule can be found on our policies and forms page. Click here.

ACT ENROLMENT PERIOD

Parents enrolling their children in a Catholic school in the ACT for the following year are asked to complete an official enrolment form before the end of May. Applications received after the due date can only be considered if vacancies still exist. 

AFTER SUBMISSION

Sacred Heart staff will be in contact with you to discuss your application. We will invite you and your child to meet with our principal. If an offer of place is provided, parents/legal guardians will be required to sign a statement of obligation.

Little Hearts Playgroup 

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Little Hearts Playgroup is a supported playgroup run by Sacred Heart Primary School during school terms. Playgroup is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.00-11.00am. Playgroup is facilitated by our fabulous staff. Numbers are limited to 20 children and enrolment is essential. A fee of $50 per family per term is paid to secure your place and contribute to our running costs. Little Hearts Playgroup is a member of the ACT Play Group Association.

The educational program is designed for 2-4-year-old children with the support of their parent or carer. Little Hearts Playgroup offers an educational program that provides children with the opportunity to grow and learn alongside their parents and care givers. Please read our Little Hearts Playgroup Brochure Click here or contact the school office for more information.

Through a diverse range of educational activities children will: 

  • explore and make discoveries
  • practise their fine and gross motor skills
  • develop the social and emotional skills needed for school
  • develop the foundations of literacy and numeracy
  • have fun while they learn

Enrolment enquiry for Little Hearts Playgroup

Due to the popularity of Little Hearts Playgroup, we will be giving priority to families who live within our school catchment area - Pearce, Isaacs, Mawson, Farrer, Torrens, Phillip and Chifley. Attendance is limited to one session per family, per week. You do not need to be Catholic to attend, but simply support out faith-based ethos. 

Once you complete the enrolment application, you will be contacted to confirm if there is a place available. Once you have received an email confirming your place at Little Hearts Playgroup for 2026, you will be asked to pay the $50 fee. This can be paid via card at the Sacred Heart Primary School office.

Preschools and Early Learning Centres

  • Our local pre-schools are operated by Torrens Primary. They are located at Pearce, Chifley and Torrens. Other enrolments come from Farrer, Wanniassa and Holder.
  • If you wish to enquire about the Catholic Early Learning Centres at Curtin, Wanniassa and Holder please contact us.
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