Welcome to Prep at Tingalpa
Prep at Tingalpa State School is a year filled with fun, learning, making new friends, discovering talents and finding out how school works.
Children learn through play, investigations and real-life experiences in a caring and engaging environment. We design learning experiences that help each student develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Enrolling in Prep
Tingalpa State School has a School Enrolment Management Plan. Families living within the school catchment can apply for enrolment by providing the required documents. Applications from outside the catchment are subject to the school's enrolment criteria, waitlists and available places.
Step 2 — Prepare your documents
Before an in-catchment enrolment pack can be issued, please provide:
- Primary proof of residency — a current rates notice, rental/lease agreement or unconditional contract of sale.
- Secondary proof of residency — a utility bill showing the same address and the parent/carer's name.
- Your child's birth certificate.
The school may request additional evidence of residency where necessary. See the official School Enrolment Management Plan for eligibility requirements.
Australian and French-Australian Bilingual programs
The school offers both the Australian Program (English Classes) and the French-Australian Bilingual Program. Prep waitlist opening dates, availability and application processes differ between the programs.
View current enrolment and waitlist information
Learning in Prep
Prep is play-based and child-centred, with enquiry-based learning and investigations as key elements. Teachers plan carefully organised, engaging learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Prep students learn across English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), Technologies, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, and Languages.
We are continually amazed at the potential of our Prep students. Our programs support their development into responsible, independent thinkers and help them realise their full learning potential.
School tours and Prep information sessions
Our priority is student learning, and routine classroom tours during teaching time are limited to avoid disruption. Families are encouraged to explore this website for information about our school. For details of any scheduled Prep information or transition sessions, please contact the school office.
Helpful links for Prep families
Booklists and Student Resource Scheme
Class times
Catchment area
Contact the school