Foundation Enrolment 2027

Starting primary school is an exciting time for children, parents and carers. In Victoria, the first year of primary school is called Foundation or Prep.

To start Foundation (Prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30th April 2027. School is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.

Victorian government primary schools follow the same timeline to enrol children starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027.

For information about enrolling in a government specialist school, you should read Enrolling in school.

Downloads:

Enrolment Policy

Surfside Primary School Enrolment Management Plan 2026.2027

School Tour Dates - Surfside Primary School

School tours have now been completed for the 2027 school year. Please contact the school on 5256 1411 to make further arrangements.

There is a virtual tour to watch below if you miss out on attending a tour.

Enrolment forms are available from term 2 and can be collected from the administration office or following a school tour.

To identify if Surfside Primary School is your designated neighbourhood school, please use the following link:

www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au

Please check out our virtual school tour here

https://youtu.be/361PeMe1kBc

Steps to enrol your child for the 2027 school year

If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply for enrolment at a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).

What you need to do:

Visit the Find my School website to find your designated neighbourhood school (your local school) for 2027 and other nearby government schools.
Contact a government primary school to book an optional school tour and learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (released in Week 1, Term 2).
The school will provide you with a copy of the application form to complete.
Submit your enrolment application to the school by Friday 31 July 2026.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026. The letter from the school will include the next steps. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should respond to the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by the school as they are received.

Your child has a right to enrol at their local school. Your child’s local school is determined by their permanent residential address. The Enrolling in school page can help you to confirm your child’s address for enrolment.

If you are applying to a school that is not your child's local school, you should read about school zones and how they work. You should also read about how applications are prioritised using the Department of Education’s Placement Policy found on the Enrolling in school page.

Enrolment information pack

The Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers will be released in Week 1, Term 2. It will provide detailed information about enrolling your child into Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 school year.