Enrolment & Transition

Enrolling in Primary School for 2027 

See main page of this website to book a school tour.

Foundation (also known as Prep) is the first year of primary school in Victoria.

Your child can start school if they turn 5 years old before 30 April 2027.

School is compulsory once your child turns 6 years old.

When can I apply?

Applications to enrol in a Victorian government primary school for 2027:

• Open from Monday 20 April 2026
• Are due by Friday 31 July 2026.

What are my child’s enrolment rights?
In Victoria, your child has the right to attend their designated neighbourhood school (your ‘local school’) under the
Education and Training Reform Act 2006. Your local school is determined by the school zone for your permanent
residential address. To learn more about how enrolment decisions are made, visit Enrolling in school.

How do I enrol my child in their first year of primary school?
Here’s how to enrol your child in their first year of primary school:

Here’s how to enrol your child in their first year of primary school:

Find your local school

Visit www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au to find your local government primary school or nearby school

Contact the school

Contact the primary school to book an optional tour. Confirm whether the school will be using the online (VicStudents) or paper-based enrolment process. This information will be available through the school’s website.

Download an information pack

Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). The pack will be available by Thursday 2 April 2026.

Submit your enrolment application

Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026 either online (VicStudents) or using the paper form based on the school’s process described on their website.

Receive an outcome

You will be notified of the outcome of your enrolment application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026. If you receive an offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.

Prepare for your child’s transition to school

Take part in student transition sessions during Term 4, 2026. Your child will start Foundation from Thursday 28 January 2027.

For further information, please see the fact sheets below:

Enrolling in Primary School 2027

Ready to start Primary School poster 

Please contact us via eastwood.ps@education.vic.gov.au or 9870 6103. We’re here to help and will get back to you quickly. We look forward to your application. 

Best Regards, 

Rukshana Verzijl 

Principal

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2027 Term dates

Term 1

Tuesday 26 January  Australia Day Public Holiday No students at school

Wednesday 27 January Curriculum Day No students at school

Thursday 28 January Curriculum Day No students at school

First day of term: Frid 29 Jan All Students Start—Foundation finish at 12.30pm

Foundation will finish on the following days & times -

Mon 1 Feb finish 12.30pm—Tues 2 Feb finish 12.30pm 

Weds 3 Feb Finish at 3.30pm—Thurs 4 Feb NO School—Thursdays will be Assessment days for the whole of February.

Frid 5 Feb finish 3.30pm

2027 Foundation dates & times

Further Foundation dates and assessment day information will be given out on the Foundation Parent Information Evening.

Last day of term: Thursday 25  March (2:30 pm finish)

Term 2

First day of term:  Monday 12 April

Last day of term: Friday 25 June (2:30 pm finish)

Term 3

First day of term: Monday 12 July

Last day of term: Friday 17 September (2:30 pm finish)

Term 4

First day of term: Monday 4 October

Last day of term: Friday 17 December (1:30 pm finish)