Enrolment
Steps to enrol your child incuding those for the 2027 school year
We enrol students for the current school year at any time throughout the 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).
Parents/carers have the right to seek enrolment for their child at a Victorian government school of their choice.
- Designated neighbourhood schools with sufficient accommodation should offer enrolment to students who reside outside of their school zone. This includes Ardeer Primary School. With many families choosing to attend our school well outside their zone.
- Schools with special entry criteria (for example, specialist schools) are not designated neighbourhood schools. These schools offer enrolment to students who meet the requirements of their local enrolment policy.
What you need to do
- Contact Ardeer Primary School to book an optional school tour and learn more about all that we have to offer and the enrolment application process.
- Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (released in Week 1, Term 2). This pack includes the application form.
- The school may also provide you with a copy of the application form to complete or advise if they are using online enrolment.
- 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 have any questions please feel free to reach out to our friendly staff (03) 9363 1194 or via email ardeer.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
Additional supporting materials
A factsheet and poster, providing a summary of the Foundation (Prep) enrolment process for the 2027 school year, are available.
The factsheet includes key dates in the 2026 enrolment and appeals process.
The poster provides a step-by-step guide of the enrolment process (without any specific dates for enrolment).
Once your child is enrolled
Read our tips for starting primary school to learn how you can support your child.
Further advice
If you have questions, contact a government primary school or a Community Liaison Officer in the Department of Education.
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