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Australian Capital Territory school catchments

understand how ACT school zones work and find your address on the official finder.

ACT School Finder

the official ACT catchment lookup

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how ACT school catchments work

ACT public schools use Priority Enrolment Areas (PEAs). In-PEA students get enrolment priority. Most schools also accept significant numbers of out-of-PEA enrolments.

enrolment notes

PEAs are not enforced as strict catchments — out-of-area enrolment is generally available unless the school is at capacity.

other states

catchment data and policies change — always confirm enrolment eligibility directly with the school. Australian Capital Territorynon-government (catholic, independent) schools accept enrolments from anywhere and aren't catchment-restricted.