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 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol.To determine when your child can commence their prep year, use the prep ready reckoner calculator.
Please see our
Prep Information Booklet 2025.pdf for more information.