Principal School Tours
Join Mr Stewart on a tour around Southport State School on one of the following dates: 30 April, 11 June and 6 October at 9.15am.
Please contact the Enrolment Officer via email or by phoning (07) 55319111 to RSVP.
Prep Enrolments for 2027
Please follow the process below to determine your eligibility and ensure all required documentation is completed prior to your enrolment application submission.
Step 1 - Age Eligibility
Click on the link below to see when your child is eligible to enrol.
Online age calculator
Step 2 - In Catchment
Check to see if you live in the local catchment area.
Out of Catchment
If you reside outside of Southport State School’s Catchment Area, please email through to
enrolment@southportss.eq.edu.au with your request and reasons for an out of catchment enrolment. You will receive a response with further information explaining the process.
Out of catchment applications are placed on a wait list in order of date received until it is determined if we have a capacity to accept out of catchment enrolments as per our
Enrolment Management Plan.
Step 3 – Enrolments open from Term 2
Complete and submit an Enrolment Package. An enrolment package is also available from the school's administration office. We recommend this is done as soon as possible.
Enrolment Package (PDF, 11128KB)
Please return your completed enrolment package via email to the Enrolment Officer. Alternatively, this can be printed and returned to the school's administration office.
Each submission will require the following documents:
- Enrolment Package with all sections completed and signed
The following documents will need to be sighted by the school before or during enrolment interview:
- an original birth certificate for your child (for sighting purposes only)
- two forms of proof of residential address (e.g., electricity, phone bill, rates notices, rental agreement or unconditional contract of sale)
- visa documentation and passports for parent and student (if required).
- any relevant medical or legal documents.
To prevent any delay to the application process, please ensure all appropriate forms are completed and original copies of support document are provided.
Prep Transition Information
Prep Open Day
Thursday 28 May, 2026 3:15pm – 5:00pm
Please register your attendance through SOBS using the link below.
https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70163
Parent Information Sessions
Attend one of our Prep Information Sessions to learn about Prep at Southport State School.
Tuesday 18th August 9:15am
Or
Tuesday 20th October 4:00pm
There is no need to register for this event. It will take place in the school hall.
Welcome Aboard Discussions
2027 Prep Enrolment Interviews
Future students and their parents attend a Welcome Aboard discussion with a member of the leadership team.
Your child must attend the interview with you.
Interviews will commence on the 10th August.
Please ensure that your enrolment forms are handed into the school office 24 hours prior to your interview time.
Make your booking here: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70163
(bookings will open on 01/06/2026)
Prep Transition Day
Wednesday 2nd December, 2026 9:15am – 10:15am
This program provides enrolled Prep 2027 students to visit a Prep classroom to get a first hand experience of what 'Big School' is like. Parents will need to remain on site during this time and will engage in workshops as well as having an opportunity to ask staff questions.
This transition day is only for students and parents who have had an enrolment interview.
Starting school is an important milestone in a child's life.
Below are some practical websites and resources that can support your child to have a great start to school.
Early learning at home
Ways to support your child's learning
Positive and Confident Transitions
Literacy Development Milestones
Reading and Writing Resources