Enrolment at Christchurch East School
All students who live within our Zone are entitled to enrol at our school.
Below you will find information relating to the enrolment process for your child.
Please note, there is a different enrolment process depending on whether your child is turning 5 and starting school for the first time, OR, your child is not starting school for the first time.
Please be sure to follow the correct enrolment process so that your application can be treated as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Proof of residency within the school zone is required.
Please contact the school office to begin the enrolment process either by phone 03 366 2440 or email to-[email protected]
At Christchurch East School, we have adopted Cohort Entry for new entrants starting school. This means that children will begin school with other students of the same age, after they have turned five.
There will be two Cohort Entry Dates per Term; one on the first day of term and the second at the mid-point of the term.
Here is a step-by-step outline of the Enrolment Process:
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
To enrol at Christchurch East School, you must live within our designated enrolment zone. This ensures that we can provide education to local students as part of our commitment to the community and to prevent overcrowding.
Step 2: Complete the Initial Enrolment Inquiry
The first step in the enrolment process is to complete the Initial Enrolment Inquiry form. This can be done online via our school website or by visiting the school office. The form will ask for basic details such as your child’s name, date of birth, and contact information.
Step 3: Provide Documentation
As part of the enrolment process, you will need to provide proof that you live within the school’s catchment area. The following documents are acceptable as proof:
These documents should clearly show your name and the address within the school zone
You will also need to provide eligibility documentation for your child. This can be either
Step 4: Appointment to Complete Enrolment
Once we receive your completed enquiry form and proof of residency, we will arrange an appointment for you to complete the full enrolment process. During this appointment, you will:
• Confirm and verify your details
• Provide any additional required documentation (e.g., your child’s birth certificate or passport)
• Meet with our staff to discuss any specific needs or requirements for your child’s education
Step 5: Enrolment Confirmation
Once your enrolment is processed, you will receive a confirmation of your child’s enrolment at Christchurch East School.
Step 6: Cohort Visits
Our staff will provide information about orientation and cohort starting school visits, ensuring your child has the best possible transition to school.
All students who live within our Zone are entitled to enrol at our school.
Below you will find information relating to the enrolment process for your child.
Please note, there is a different enrolment process depending on whether your child is turning 5 and starting school for the first time, OR, your child is not starting school for the first time.
Please be sure to follow the correct enrolment process so that your application can be treated as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Proof of residency within the school zone is required.
Please contact the school office to begin the enrolment process either by phone 03 366 2440 or email to-[email protected]
At Christchurch East School, we have adopted Cohort Entry for new entrants starting school. This means that children will begin school with other students of the same age, after they have turned five.
There will be two Cohort Entry Dates per Term; one on the first day of term and the second at the mid-point of the term.
Here is a step-by-step outline of the Enrolment Process:
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
To enrol at Christchurch East School, you must live within our designated enrolment zone. This ensures that we can provide education to local students as part of our commitment to the community and to prevent overcrowding.
Step 2: Complete the Initial Enrolment Inquiry
The first step in the enrolment process is to complete the Initial Enrolment Inquiry form. This can be done online via our school website or by visiting the school office. The form will ask for basic details such as your child’s name, date of birth, and contact information.
Step 3: Provide Documentation
As part of the enrolment process, you will need to provide proof that you live within the school’s catchment area. The following documents are acceptable as proof:
- Tenancy Agreement (for renters)
- Rates Bill (for homeowners)
These documents should clearly show your name and the address within the school zone
You will also need to provide eligibility documentation for your child. This can be either
- NZ birth certificate or NZ passport (if NZ citizen)
- Australian passport (if Australian citizen) or
- NZ residency permit or NZ student visa/permit and Parental work permit (if the child is not a NZ citizen)
- Immunisation certificate
- A copy of any Custody/Court Order Documents (if applicable).
Step 4: Appointment to Complete Enrolment
Once we receive your completed enquiry form and proof of residency, we will arrange an appointment for you to complete the full enrolment process. During this appointment, you will:
• Confirm and verify your details
• Provide any additional required documentation (e.g., your child’s birth certificate or passport)
• Meet with our staff to discuss any specific needs or requirements for your child’s education
Step 5: Enrolment Confirmation
Once your enrolment is processed, you will receive a confirmation of your child’s enrolment at Christchurch East School.
Step 6: Cohort Visits
Our staff will provide information about orientation and cohort starting school visits, ensuring your child has the best possible transition to school.
School Zone
To avoid overcrowding, or the likelihood of overcrowding, the board of Christchurch East School has adopted an enrolment scheme that has been approved by the Secretary for Education.
Under this scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the home zone described below.
Amendment commences 22 July 2024
Addresses on both sides of boundary roads are considered in-zone unless specified otherwise.
Starting from the intersection of Bealey Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue:
• South on west side only of Fitzgerald Avenue to Avonside Drive
• East on Avonside Drive to Stanmore Road
Including Avonside Drive addresses between Stanmore Road and Trent Street
• South on Stanmore Road to Gloucester Street
Including all addresses on Lychgate Close and Trinity Lane
Including Armagh Street addresses between Stanmore Road and Trent Street
• East on Gloucester Street to England Street
• South on the west side only of England Street to Hereford Street
• West on Hereford Street to Stanmore Road
• South on Stanmore Road to Cashel Street
• East on Cashel Street to Nursery Road
Including Cashel Street addresses up to and including 480 Cashel Street on the south side
and all 471 Cashel Street addresses on the north side
• South on Nursery Road to Tuam Street
• West on the north side only of Tuam Street to Phillips Street
• West on Tuam Street to Fitzgerald Avenue
• South on Fitzgerald Avenue to Ferry Road
Including north St Asaph Street addresses up to and including 455 St Asaph Street
Including all addresses on Leeds Road and Sparrow Lane
• South east on Ferry Road to Philips Street
• Continue south east on south side only of Ferry Road to Moorhouse Avenue
• West on the north side only of Moorhouse Avenue to Colombo Street
• North on the east side only of Colombo Street to Cathedral Square
• North through Cathedral Square to Colombo Street
• North on the east side only of Colombo Street to Bealey Avenue
• East on Bealey Avenue to Packe Street, including;
Manchester Street between Bealey Avenue and Purchas Street up to and including 469 Manchester Street on the west side and all 400 Manchester Street addresses on the east side
Bishop Street between Bealey Avenue and Purchas Street up to and including 44 Bishop Street
Madras Street between Bealey Avenue and Purchas Street up to and including all 454 Madras Street addresses
• Continue east on south side only of Bealey Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue
To avoid overcrowding, or the likelihood of overcrowding, the board of Christchurch East School has adopted an enrolment scheme that has been approved by the Secretary for Education.
Under this scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the home zone described below.
Amendment commences 22 July 2024
Addresses on both sides of boundary roads are considered in-zone unless specified otherwise.
Starting from the intersection of Bealey Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue:
• South on west side only of Fitzgerald Avenue to Avonside Drive
• East on Avonside Drive to Stanmore Road
Including Avonside Drive addresses between Stanmore Road and Trent Street
• South on Stanmore Road to Gloucester Street
Including all addresses on Lychgate Close and Trinity Lane
Including Armagh Street addresses between Stanmore Road and Trent Street
• East on Gloucester Street to England Street
• South on the west side only of England Street to Hereford Street
• West on Hereford Street to Stanmore Road
• South on Stanmore Road to Cashel Street
• East on Cashel Street to Nursery Road
Including Cashel Street addresses up to and including 480 Cashel Street on the south side
and all 471 Cashel Street addresses on the north side
• South on Nursery Road to Tuam Street
• West on the north side only of Tuam Street to Phillips Street
• West on Tuam Street to Fitzgerald Avenue
• South on Fitzgerald Avenue to Ferry Road
Including north St Asaph Street addresses up to and including 455 St Asaph Street
Including all addresses on Leeds Road and Sparrow Lane
• South east on Ferry Road to Philips Street
• Continue south east on south side only of Ferry Road to Moorhouse Avenue
• West on the north side only of Moorhouse Avenue to Colombo Street
• North on the east side only of Colombo Street to Cathedral Square
• North through Cathedral Square to Colombo Street
• North on the east side only of Colombo Street to Bealey Avenue
• East on Bealey Avenue to Packe Street, including;
Manchester Street between Bealey Avenue and Purchas Street up to and including 469 Manchester Street on the west side and all 400 Manchester Street addresses on the east side
Bishop Street between Bealey Avenue and Purchas Street up to and including 44 Bishop Street
Madras Street between Bealey Avenue and Purchas Street up to and including all 454 Madras Street addresses
• Continue east on south side only of Bealey Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue
