Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.
Local enrolment area
Check your address on School Finder to see if it is within our local intake area. Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.
How to enrol
If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school, start by submitting an online enrolment application. Online enrolment is currently only available for Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
If you are not able to apply online or you prefer not to, download the paper application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this.
Online enrolment can also be used for out-of-area enrolment. Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s enrolment policy.
Enrolment applications are finalised at the school.
For more information, visit secondary school enrolment.
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How to enrol - Year 6 into Year 7
In NSW government schools, applying to move from primary school to high school is a 2-step process that starts with an Expression of Interest. Visit the moving to high school page to learn more about the process.
- If you have received an offer from our school for placement into Year 7 next year, the next step is to visit online enrolment to proceed with the offer and complete the enrolment application.
- If you did not submit an expression of interest or are not eligible, visit online enrolment to start a new application to our school.
- If you submitted your expression of interest using a paper form, or would prefer not to enrol online, use the application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form.
Moving to high school
Visit the moving to high school page to find out more about the transition of year 6 students into year 7.
Temporary visas and international students
The Temporary Residents Program has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application.
Distance education
Distance education is an equity program for students who are geographically isolated or whose individual circumstances prevent them from regularly attending school. Students must meet one of the conditions in the Distance Education Enrolment Procedures to be eligible to access this program as a full-time student.
For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit Rural and distance education.
At Muirfield, we also consider enrolments of students from outside our drawing area.
Non-local enrolments
As outlined in the department’s enrolment policy, our school may accept enrolments from outside our local enrolment area, if places are available. Non-local enrolment applications will be considered with reference to each applicant’s residential address and selection criteria. Non-local enrolments will be required to comply with the school’s starting time, which is 8.15am. As such, proximity and access to the school from the residential address of the parent or guardian will be considered. Selection criteria include:
- Sibling of a child currently enrolled at Muirfield High School
- Availability of a subject, or combination of subjects, that can be best met at Muirfield High School. (Subject selection material is available on the school’s website.)
- Proximity and access to the school, including ability to meet the school’s starting time of 8.15am by public transport
- Compassionate circumstances
- Structure and organisation of the school
The school's Enrolment Policy (pdf 188KB) provides further information.
Non-local applications will be considered by the school's Placement Panel which meets in Weeks 2 & 8 of each term.
How to enrol
1. Applications to enrol can be completed online which is sent directly to the school. Alternatively, complete the Enrolment Enquiry Form (pdf 113KB) and submit directly to the school's front office.
2. In addtion to your application the school requires a copy of the student's most recent school report, 100 points proof of residential address of parent with whom the child residesand students proof of identity, as listed in the Enrolment Supporting Documentation (pdf 560KB). (This for both local and non-local enquiry.)
3. The school will contact parents to arrange an interview with the Deputy Principal. During the enrolment interview, let the Deputy Principal know of any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions affecting your child.
4. If a placement is able to be offered, the school will provide parents with the application form. Parents are to complete this form prior to commencement and submit any other required documents.
Year 6 to 7 enrolment
Students moving from Year 6 to Year 7, that is commencing secondary school in the following year, do not follow the above process. All applications for Year 6 students at government primary schools are submitted via the student's primary school, using the online link or Expression of provided by the primary school. Year 6 students at non-government schools will need to contact Muirfield directly and can apply online
We have a High Achievers Class in Year 7. The High Achievers class caters for students who are talented in literacy and numeracy, who process information and new concepts quickly or who are academic high achievers.
Applications for the High Achievers Class should be submitted to Muirfield High School's front office by 12 April 2024 using the application form. Details on supporting documentation are found on the application form (pdf 223KB).
Moving overseas
Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT?
Email document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.
How to enrol
During the enrolment process, let the principal know of any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions affecting your child.