Enrol

Our school welcomes enrolments throughout the school year. Enrol today or talk to us to find out how your child can join our school.

Ready to enrol?

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

Enrol online

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 school 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.

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.

How to enrol - Year 6 to 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.

Year 6 to Year 7 transition

Hunter River High School co-creates strong fundamental social, emotional and educational links with our partner primary schools through an ongoing Stage 3 into Stage 4 transition program. Teachers from all educational settings work collaboratively, ensuring all prospective students of Hunter River High School are engaged and excited about high school life.

Our Partner Primary schools:

• Raymond Terrace Public School
• Seaham Public School
• Tanilba Bay Public School
• Salt Ash Public School
• Karuah Public School

Staff from these primary schools work with staff from Hunter River High School to develop stronger links with some of the following activities:

• Literacy Write a Book In a Day Challenge
• HPGE-Selected students to visit HRHS and experience STEM lessons
• PBL, building stronger relationships in the community through Positive Behaviour for Learning
• Maths, Building Thinking Classrooms
• CAPA participation in  Showcase  night, performances at primary schools, dance workshop
• PDHPE participate in a sport day at HRHS, students from HRHS to coach and referee sports at our Partner Primary schools

Aboriginal education is linked to all areas of learning and is strongly supported at HRHS through the Cultural Teams. Personalised Learning Plans for all students form the basis of differentiated learning and these are developed in collaboration with the student's teachers, the student, their family and key support staff. These plans are made available to all staff ensuring each student's goals are a priority.

High potential and gifted education

Hunter River High School provides an opportunity for students entering Year 7 to apply for selection into our HPGE class.

Getting ready for high school guide 2026

Other enrolment details for our school

Our office staff are here to help, please contact us if you have any questions.

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 our school's 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 may offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.

Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school 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 school.

Does your child need extra support?

Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.

Learn more