Ready to enrol?

We’re excited to welcome your family to our community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.

Enrol at Jesmond Senior Campus

Enrol at Wallsend Campus

Enrol at Waratah Campus

How to enrol

Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant college community today. Follow these key steps:

1. Check your eligibility:  use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
2. Read:  other enrolment details for our school.
3. Apply online:  complete our online enrolment application for Jesmond Senior Campus, Wallsend Campus, Waratah Campus.

Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:

• local intake areas
• non-local enrolments
• additional learning needs
• starting or transitioning to school
• moving schools
• other ways to enrol.

Other enrolment details for Callaghan

For Year 6 students wishing to join our Aspire HPGE programs in Year 7, there are additional application processes to complete.

School contributions

In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.

For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.

Download our enrolment form

If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at your local Callaghan Campus' front office.

Application to enrol in a NSW government school (PDF 696KB)

Visit us before you enrol

Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.

We offer campus tours during our Orientation and Open days. We also hold onsite information sessions at each of our campuses, and a comprehensive orientation program for Year 6 and Year 10 families for these important transitions between learning stages.

These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting at each of our campuses.

Meet our friendly staff, explore our campus facilities, and see what makes Callaghan College a great place to learn.

Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our college.

Does your child need extra support?

Our learning and support team is here to help. To find out more about additional learning support for your child, call our Administration Office to talk to a member of the team.

Contact us