Catchment school in Brno: how to find it
The catchment school is not set by the neighbourhood but by the child's exact permanent address. How to find it in Brno, who has priority and what to watch out for when moving.
The address sets the catchment, not the neighbourhood
In Brno, catchment areas (spádový obvod) for primary schools and nurseries are set by the city with one ordinance for all districts (Sections 178 and 179 of the Education Act). Boundaries follow streets and often run down the middle of them: even numbers may belong to a different school than odd ones. What counts is the child's permanent address.
Who has priority
- For primary school, children with permanent residence in the catchment area have priority, up to the school's capacity.
- For nursery, children who turn three by the start of the school year and have permanent residence in the area have priority. Pre-school education is compulsory in the year before starting school.
- The school admits other children according to criteria it publishes before enrolment.
Moving?
- Catchment follows permanent residence on the date of enrolment. If you are moving, register your child at the new address in good time.
- In new neighbourhoods and new builds, it is worth checking whether the address already belongs to a school's catchment; new streets are added to the ordinance with a delay.
- The catchment school need not be the nearest one: the area may cross a main road or a hill. The address page shows how far it is to the catchment school.
Enrolment in Brno
Enrolment for year 1 runs from 15. 1. 2027 to 15. 2. 2027, for nurseries from 15. 3. 2027 to 15. 4. 2027. For primary school, you first register your child in the city of Brno's online system, then submit the application at the chosen school.
Schools in Brno
Brno has 107 primary schools and 176 nurseries. For each you will find its programme, inspection reports and parents' reviews; an overview by district is in the school search.
Nursery schools by city district
School, nursery and flat
If you are looking for a flat with a school in mind, check the specific address before you sign the agreement. Two addresses in the same neighbourhood may belong to different schools. To compare two flats side by side:
Which Brno neighbourhoods are best for families is shown in the guide best neighbourhoods for families in Brno.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my catchment school in Brno?
Enter your child's permanent address in the address check on Městomat. Catchment areas are set by a generally binding ordinance of the city of Brno; we show both the catchment primary school and nursery.
Who sets catchment areas in Brno?
The city of Brno, with one generally binding ordinance for the whole city, in agreement with the districts that run the schools. Catchment boundaries follow streets and house numbers.
Must the catchment school accept my child?
Children with permanent residence in the catchment area have priority until the school is full. When there are more catchment children than places, the school's criteria decide, often a lottery.
When is enrolment for year 1 in Brno?
Enrolment (zápis) for primary schools runs from 15. 1. 2027 to 15. 2. 2027, for nurseries from 15. 3. 2027 to 15. 4. 2027. Children are registered in advance in the city of Brno's online system.