The following forms should be used to advise DEEWR of new non-government schools or changes to non government schools that may affect the funds allocated in accordance with the Schools Assistance Act 2008.

Please note the forms can now be completed online before printing and signing.

• Information Guide for New Schools ( PDF 323KB | RTF 510KB)

This guide is to be read in conjunction with the Application Form for New Schools
( PDF 606KB) * a form used for a new school seeking Australian Government Recurrent Grant funding.

• Information Guide for Schools Undertaking Changes in Operation
  ( PDF 276KB | RTF 200KB)

This guide is to be read in conjunction with the Application Form for Schools Undertaking Changes in Operation ( PDF 510KB) * a form used for notifying certain changes in operation of an existing funded school.

• Approved Authority Form ( PDF 215KB) *

This form is used to submit changes to details of the Approving Authority of a non-government school or system such as signatories, postal address, bank account details, Australian Business Number or GST registered status.

• Statement of School Enrolments ( PDF 314KB) *

* If you are unable to access any of the documents in PDF format on this page please phone the Recurrent Grants and Data Helpline on 1800 677 027 or send an email to: grantsanddata.help@deewr.gov.au.

•  Guidelines for approval of new non-government school systems
  ( PDF 123KB | RTF 24KB) 
• Process for approval of new non-government school systems
  ( PDF 164KB | RTF 43.7KB)

These documents outline the requirements for forming a new non-government school system and how to seek approval.

• Operational requirements for non-government school systems
  ( PDF 84.7KB | RTF 14 KB)

This document outlines the operational requirements for non-government school systems.