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 sTpe 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.
Canterbury Boys' High School offers the opportunity for international students to study at the school and complete the internationally recognised higher school certificate (HSC). The school hosts a significant number of international students as there is a proud history and tradition of a comprehensive high school with a strong academic standard and student partiicpation in a range of co-curricular programs and initiatives.
Below you will find a copy of the School's International Students Handbook and information about what the school offers for prospective International Students.
Download the CBHS international student handbook (PDF 257KB) for additional information.
Download the CBHS international Student profile (PDF 108KB) for additional information.
For additional information, visit the NSW Department of Education's International Student website.
Temporary visas and international students
For information about eligibility and forms to complete, visit the Temporary Residents Program.
Looking to enrol at Canterbury Boys High School?
Download the CBHS enrolment policy (PDF 27KB) for more information.
If you wish to apply for enrolment at Canterbury Boys High School, please follow these steps:
- Visit the school and complete the expression of interest form (Please note: save the file after you have completed it.)
- Send the completed application form as an attachment to the school's email address (canterburb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au), use the word "enrolment" in the subject line
- Your application will be reviewed and then you will be contacted by the principal or deputy principal (of the year group that you have applied for your child) for an interview.
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.
CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education | CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M
We at Canterbury Boys High School belive that the school ticks of all the boxes for quality secondary education for your child.
For more insights in what Canterbury Boys High School (CBHS) has to offer to your child's future, watch the CBHS – 'the place to be' video.