Find Out When Your Child Can Start School

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Find out when your child can start school You can find out what year your children need to start school using the Department of Education's school age calculator. Last updated: 2 December 2019

In Western Australia, children can start their education in Kindergarten, however compulsory schooling starts the following year in Pre-primary.

All children of compulsory school age must be enrolled in school and attend every day – this is the law.

Find out what year your children need to start school

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