Beginning School
In South Australia, public primary schools have one intake date, this means:
- If your child turns five years before 1 May they can start primary school the first day of term 1 of that year.
- If your child turns five on or after 1 May they can start primary school the first day of term 1 of the following year.
The one intake date brings South Australia into line with others states and means every child has four terms of pre-schooling and reception before starting the rest of their schooling.
Your child must be at school by their sixth birthday - this is the compulsory school starting age.
https://www.decd.sa.gov.au/supporting-students/your-childs-education/school
