How to Enrol

Applications must be submitted in person.  Emailed enrolment applications will not be processed.  Please call our Enrolment Officer on 9561 7300 or email Alkimos.Col.Enrolments@education.wa.edu.au regarding enrolment forms or you can download them from the Application To Enrol page on this website.

A parent or legal guardian who has responsibility for the long term care, welfare and development of the child; or the day-to-day care, welfare and development of the child can enrol a child in a government school and must complete an Application for Enrolment form.

The Department’s Enrolment Policy can be found at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/policies

Application And Eligibility

The school has accommodation for students whose families are residing within the boundary of the Alkimos College local intake area as determined by the Department of Education at the time the enrolment commences and can meet the educational requirements of the child. Please check the Here to see if you are in our LIA.

Siblings

Siblings are not assured enrolment at the school where the family is outside the school boundary at the time of the sibling’s enrolment. A separate enrolment form needs to be completed for each child.

Out of Local Area Applications

Students living outside the local intake area were welcome to apply for enrolment before the deadline Friday 24 July 2026. The school considers all applications and reply however, due to pressure of student numbers, it is highly unlikely we will have spaces available. We suggest that you look at alternative arrangements at an early date so that you are aware of the options.

Applications for enrolment in 2027 for students living outside the local intake area are now CLOSED. Applications needed to be submitted by the deadline of Friday 24 July 2026 to be considered for a place. This is the same date for all public high schools in WA and follows the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy.

Please call the college if you have any further enquiries regarding out of area applications.

Selective Gifted and Talented Program

Please click here https://www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au/gifted-and-talented-program to find out more about our gifted and talented program.

Specialised Autism Learning Program (SALP)

Alkimos College’s SALP is an Endorsed Department of Education Program.  There are limited places available and those in the Year 6 program at Alkimos PS are prioritised a place if they still meet the eligibility criteria of the program. We welcome out of area applications as this is an endorsed program.  Students must meet eligibility and suitability criteria (recognised diagnosis of ASD, no intellectual impairment, academically capable of understanding Year 7 content, manages behaviour independently, self-management of personal care, parents ensure safe transport to/from school).  SALP students will learn in a homeroom environment and access to mainstream classes (will vary depending on needs of individual child).  An expression of interest form must be completed and signed to accompany the Alkimos College enrolment forms. These can be download from the website on the Application for Enrolment Forms page. Enrolments into the SALP program for 2027 are now CLOSED. Expressions of interest needed to be submitted by COB Friday 8 May 2026 to be considered for a place. Any applications after this date will not be accepted.

Any further questions regarding the SALP program can be directed to our SALP Co-Ordinator Julia Glover Julia.Glover@education.wa.edu.au

You can also read more about the program here https://www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au/salp/

Required Documentation

To assist the school to determine the student’s eligibility under local intake, the following documentation needs to be provided with the application for enrolment:

• Proof of ownership of the property by the parent/s where the student will reside.
• Where the family is in a rental property, a copy of the rental agreement (minimum 12 months)
• A Utility Bill with the residential address

Parents are reminded that under the Education Act 1999, the Principal may cancel the enrolment if it was obtained by giving false or misleading information; or notice of changes have not been provided about the names and usual place of residence of the child, parents, or about any provisions in force at law for the long term and day to day care, welfare and development of a child (ss 16,17,20 School Education Act 1999).

Additional documents required at the time of enrolment:

• Copy of the birth certificate
• Copy of Drivers Licence
• Current AIR Immunisation History Statement
• Copy of Medicare Card & Private Health Cover (if you have Ambulance Cover)
• Latest School Report and NAPLAN results (If applicable)

We also require the following if applicable:

• Copies of Court Orders and/or Guardianship details
• Information relating to suspensions or exclusions
• Copy of Diagnosed Learning Difficulty Report

If the student was not born in Australia, you MUST provide all of the following:

• Date of entry into the Australia
• Copy of the students Citizenship Certificate

OR

• Copy of Current Visa documentation and Passport
• Visa Sub Class Number
• Visa Grant Number

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO RISING COSTS WE DO NOT PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OR PRINTING SERVICE. ALL PHOTOCOPIES MUST BE PROVIDED BY YOURSELF AND INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.