Age of admission
All Queensland children of eligible age may attend a full-time Preparatory Year of education before starting Year 1. The Preparatory Year is compulsory. Children need to turn five by 30 June in the year they enrol in Preparatory School.
To determine when you child can commence their preparatory year, use the prep ready reckoner calculator.
A reminder that proof of your child’s age needs to be produced at your enrolment interview. Acceptable forms of identification are a Birth Certificate or a Passport.
Download our Prep information booklet (2MB PDF)