2027 Foundation (Prep) enrolments

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government primary school.

You can apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) in 2027 from Monday 20 April 2026

To commence online enrolment: (please note, this does not open until Monday 20th April)

Visit https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/ to  to create an account and complete the online application form. Please ensure that all documents required are attached to the application.

What you need to do:

• Book a School Tour via your local school prior to 20th April - contact the schools directly
• Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by Monday 20 April 2026). This pack includes guidance on the application process. 
• Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 31 July 2026. Our school uses the Department of Education’s secure digital enrolment system called VicStudents. This means you can submit your Foundation (Prep) application online and receive updates through the system. If you have any questions about the online enrolment process, please contact our school
• You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.
• If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
• Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
• Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027 (date to be confirmed).

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Enrolment Policy.

For more information about the Foundation enrolment timeline, visit: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).