Enrolment Options

The transition process for Year 6 students who are entering Year 7 is managed by the South Australian Department for Education.

Primary schools will provide families with transition information, including the Registration of Interest form. This process generally begins during Term 2 and information is typically distributed via email. Families are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date with their primary school to avoid missing important information.

Families of students currently attending a non-government school will need to request an application pack via email to the Department for Education, or alternatively access the information through the Department for Education website.

Further details regarding the enrolment and application process can be found here – Register to Start Secondary School

Once allocations have been finalised by the Department for Education, families allocated to Marryatville High School will be contacted via email to confirm residential and identification documentation. This process usually occurs in August.

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As a zoned school experiencing high enrolment demand, Marryatville High School is able to offer enrolment to students who reside within the school zone. While every effort is made to accommodate student subject preferences, subject availability may be limited depending on year level, class capacities, and timetable constraints.

Enrolment is not approved until all required residential and identification documentation has been assessed and verified by the school.

To ensure the enrolment process is fair and equitable for all students, it is important that residency information provided to the school is accurate and current.

Proof of Residence

If you own your home

You must provide:

• A copy of the Contract of Sale for the property, or
• A recent council rates notice and
• A recent gas or electricity bill for the property.
• Please note a water bill is not accepted

If you rent your home

You must provide:

• A rental agreement with a minimum term of 12 months covering the student’s first year of schooling
• A bond receipt lodged with Consumer and Business Services showing the current residential address
• A recent gas or electricity bill for the property.
• Please note a water bill is not accepted.

Important Information

• Water bills are not accepted as proof of residence.
• Share house arrangements are not accepted as proof of residence.
• Renting a single room within a property is not accepted. Families must rent the entire residence.
• The school reserves the right to determine whether sufficient proof of residence has been provided.
• Parents and caregivers are responsible for ensuring all information supplied is accurate and truthful.
• If the student is living with a relative or friend, additional supporting documentation will be required. Please contact enrolments for further information.

Further Information

If you have any questions regarding enrolment or proof of residence requirements, please contact enrolments at:

mhs.enrolments474@schools.sa.edu.au

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Marryatville High School’s Special Interest Music Program is recognised as a leading model of excellence in music education in South Australia. The award-winning program has earned an outstanding reputation both nationally and internationally for its commitment to musical achievement, performance opportunities, and student development.

Entry into the Special Interest Music Program is through an audition process, with applications closing in April each year. Students with a passion for music and demonstrated musical ability are encouraged to apply.

For further information about the program, audition requirements, and application dates, please see the link below.

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Marryatville High School’s Special Interest Tennis Program provides students with the opportunity to combine a broad academic education with high-quality tennis development.

Students in the program receive specialist coaching from accredited tennis coaches on the school’s six hard courts and two synthetic courts. In addition to practical training, students undertake theoretical studies that explore the tactical, technical, physical and psychological aspects of tennis. Areas of study include anatomy and physiology, fitness, diet and nutrition, relationships, sports injuries, decision-making, and the psychology of winning.

Students wishing to apply for the program are required to complete an application form and provide their current singles and doubles Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) as part of the application process.

For further information about the program, application requirements, and important dates, please see the link below.

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The Enter for Success strategy supports the inclusion, attendance, participation and retention of Aboriginal students in South Australian schools.

Through this initiative, Aboriginal students have the opportunity to nominate and gain acceptance into a government school of their choice in the year prior to commencing secondary school. The program aims to support successful transitions and provide families with greater certainty when planning for their child’s education.

Please note that the Enter for Success program applies only to Year 7 enrolments.

For further information about eligibility and the application process, please see the link below.

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Students who have a sibling currently enrolled at Marryatville High School may be eligible for sibling rights as part of the enrolment process.

For current-year enrolments, students with siblings currently attending Marryatville High School in Years 7–12 are entitled to sibling rights. Please indicate at the beginning of the enrolment process if a sibling already attends Marryatville.

For next-year enrolments, sibling rights do not apply if the older sibling is in Year 12 at the time of the application, as they will no longer be enrolled when the younger student commences.

Please note the following important exception:

• Students with older siblings who are enrolled at Marryatville High School through a Special Interest Program (Music or Tennis) are not eligible for sibling rights.
• Students seeking enrolment into older year levels who currently have a younger sibling attending the school are not eligible for sibling rights.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility or the enrolment process, please contact the school for further information.

Step 1: Expression of Interest

The process begins with an Expression of Interest submitted via the school website. Please note that Expressions of Interest should only be submitted for the current year of enrolment.

Step 2: Confirmation of Eligibility

If you reside within the school zone, you will receive an email requesting residential and identification documentation to support your application.

Step 3: Documentation Review

Once all required documents have been submitted, they will be reviewed and assessed. If approved, families will receive a follow-up email with enrolment forms to complete and return.

Step 4: Enrolment Completion

After the completed enrolment documents have been returned, a new student meeting will be arranged to support transition into the school.

Step 5: Commencement

You will receive an email two prior to the start date with information regarding your students first day. New student start dates are scheduled on either a Wednesday or Friday.

The full enrolment process takes approximately three weeks to complete.

Please note, if your student is arriving from overseas they may be subject to an English Assessment prior to enrolment.