Foundation (Prep) for the 2025 school year.

Enrolment is now open for Prep 2025. To start primary school in 2025, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2025. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.

What you need to do:

1. Use Find my School to locate your designated neighbourhood school (referred to as your local school) and other nearby government schools.

2. Contact a government primary school to book a school tour or to learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.

3. Download the 'Foundation-ParentCarerPack-2024-25.pdf (education.vic.gov.au)

4. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 26 July 2024.

Please note - Berwick Chase is using a digital enrolment system for 2025 Prep Enrolments - please contact the school for more information.

5. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 29 July and Friday 9 August 2024. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 23 August 2024.

If you are seeking to apply to enrol your child in a school that is not their local school, you should read about school zones and how they work and how applications are prioritised using the Department of Education’s Placement Policy found on the enrolling in a school page.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office on 03 9707 7799.

Our School Zone

Our school zone has been recently changed. Updated information is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au

Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.

The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.

You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School Zones.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us on Ph: (03) 9707 7799.