Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child's education. It is compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep prior to Year 1.
Prep is a full-time program in primary schools and has a defined curriculum. Children attend Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3.00pm. Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol.
Use the online calculator to see when your child can start Prep. Simply select your child's month and year of birth.
To enrol at Jindalee State School in 2027, please complete and return and Application for Enrolment pack which can be downloaded or obtained from our office. Remember to include any extra documentation as indicated in the enrolment application.
Enrolments for 2027 will be accepted from Monday 20 April 2026.
More information is available from our enrolments team at enrolments@jindaleess.eq.edu.au.
Further information about Preparing your child for Prep is also available on the department's website.