Deciding when your child should enter Prep is an important decision and requires careful consideration of what is in the best educational interests for your child. A child's readiness for school plays a significant role in their long-term learning, wellbeing and success throughout their schooling journey.
Prep Eligibility
In Queensland, it is compulsory for children to complete Prep prior to progressing to Year 1. Your child is eligible to enrol in Prep at Holy Cross Primar School Wooloowin if they turn five [5] years of age by 30 June in the year of intended enrolment. In certain circumstances, early or delayed entry to Prep may be considered where it is deemed to be in the best educational interest of the child. Holy Cross Wooloowin follows the
Queensland Department of Education guidelines, in alignment with Brisbane Catholic Education, when considering all applications for early or delayed entry.
Entry to Prep
Please refer to the table below as a guide to when your child will be eligible for Prep in all Queensland schools.
1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021
| 2026
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1 July 2021 – 30 June 2022
| 2027
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1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023
| 2028
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1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024
| 2029
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1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
| 2030
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What you'll need for your application
To lodge an application for your child, please remember to:
submit a fully completed Application for Enrolment (via the
Online Enrolment Form link above)
email a photocopy of your child's Birth Certificate to the school
email a photocopy of your child's Baptismal Certificate (if applicable) to the school
email a photocopy of most recent school report (if applicable) to the school
$55 non-refundable enrolment application fee (details at the end of online enrolment application)
The school's email address is pwooloowin@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Prep 2027 Enrolment Timeline – What families need to know
We are moving Prep 2027 enrolment timelines earlier. This updated process is designed to make things clearer and easier for families, especially when choosing between multiple schools.
Why has the timeline changed?
The new approach makes the enrolment process more supportive for families by:
giving parents clearer timeframes earlier in the year
reducing confusion across neighbouring schools
ensuring families receive offers at the same time
allowing families to make confident decisions without pressure.
What does this mean for your family?
Here's what you can expect under the new process:
- Early offers for Prep 2027 will be issued from Week 5 to Week 8 of Term 1, 2026.
- You'll have time to consider the offer and choose what feels right for your child.
- If places remain or become available through the process, subsequent offers will continue in Terms 2-4.
- We will keep you informed throughout the process, so you always know what's next.
Key dates for Prep 2027
Deadline for confirmation of early offers: Week 9
All other offers: Term 2 to Term 4 onward (if places become available)
For further enrolment enquiries, please contact the school office on 07 3857 2443.