primary school admission

[arvin]

Are we allowed to reserve primary school ( my son need to join Year 4 when we go nz next year ) admission prior to arrival in NZ ?. Can we submit evidence documents like proof of address for school zone, Child birth certs after we arrive in NZ ?.

Thanks.

[dharder]

Are we allowed to reserve primary school ( my son need to join Year 4 when we go nz next year ) admission prior to arrival in NZ ?. Can we submit evidence documents like proof of address for school zone, Child birth certs after we arrive in NZ ?.

For a state school with an enrolment zone, no. You need to be and live there.

For a private school, yes you can apply beforehand, of course.

[arvin]

Thanks dharder..

Is it a must for a state school with an enrollment zone to give admission for those who reside within school zone ?. What if they don't have enough vacancies ?.

[dharder]

Yes, they have to take them, so no need to worry if you live within the zone.

[arvin]

Thanks dharder.