Your reasons for wanting to get in out of area will make no difference if there are no places. Schools have to take those in the area first and if there are any spots left then they offer to siblings and so on (I don't know the specifics). None of the schools in my surrounding area had any spots for those out of area this year - the baby boom has meant all have max no of kindy classes while keeping the class size in check. You'd be best off finding out which school's zone you are in (you'll probably have to go up to the school) and then work out if you're happy with it. Personally I think all the schools in our area are much of a muchness, especially with them all being full. We're on the upper north shore.