Enrolment
Starting your journey with Naranga
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. At Naranga School, we understand that families may have questions about specialist education, eligibility and whether our school is the right fit for their child.
Naranga School is a select-entry Victorian government specialist school for students aged 5 to 18 who have a mild intellectual disability.
Families interested in enrolment are encouraged to contact the school to discuss their child’s needs, learn more about eligibility and arrange a tour.
Enrolling in school
Enrolment Steps
Step 1: Interested in enrolling at Naranga School
Step: 2 Complete an Expression of Interest Form on Naranga School’s website or Contact 9788 2222
Step 3: You will need to provide the school with the following information : A current cognitive assessment (within a two-year period) completed by a registered psychologist with a full-scale IQ between 50-70 A current Vineland 3 Comprehensive (within a one-year period) completed by the student’s current teacher with a composite score of 70 or below
Step 4: An enrolment team member will contact you
Step 5: Attend a School Tour (optional) and receive an Enrolment Pack
Step 6: Complete and return the Enrolment Form to Naranga School
Step 7: Receive an Acceptance email/letter and welcome pack including Information about Orientation/Transition Days
If your child is not eligible for enrolment, Naranga School will provide further information for students who have an IQ score lower than 50 are directed to Special Developmental Schools and those above 70 to Mainstream schools with additional support.
Who can attend Naranga?
Naranga School provides a specialist educational setting for students with a mild intellectual disability.
Students seeking enrolment must meet the approved enrolment criteria for Naranga School. This includes a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability from a registered psychologist, supported by evidence of:
- sub-average general intellectual functioning
- significant deficits in adaptive behaviour
- a history and evidence of an ongoing need that is expected to continue during the school years
The school can provide further information to families about the enrolment process and the documentation required.
Why choose Naranga?
Naranga offers a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of each student.
Our goal is to help every student build confidence, independence and the skills they need for learning and life.
Arrange a tour
A school tour is a valuable opportunity to see Naranga’s learning environments, meet staff and ask questions about how Naranga will be able to meet your child’s needs.
Families are welcome to contact the school to discuss enrolment or organise a tour.
Please call the school office on 03 9788 2222.
Enrolment policy
Families can also view the Naranga School Enrolment Policy for more detailed information about eligibility and enrolment requirements.
Enrolment Policy
Criteria and the evidence required to support applications for enrolment.
