The Department of Education has released an updated statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2026 school year.

This advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Albert Park Primary School.

All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year.

To book your 2026 Prep Tour at Albert Park Primary School go to:  Compasstix

You can apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2025 at Albert Park Primary School from Tuesday, 22 April 2025.  

What you need to do:

1. Book a school tour to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).  Or download the attached enrolment application form, which you can also pick up from our school.
3. Submit an enrolment application and supporting documentation for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025.
6. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.

You can find information and resources here:

• Information pack for Parents & Carers
• Factsheet (inc Timeline)
• Enrolment Documentation Checklist
• website with loads of information - Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). 

Enrolment applications submitted after 25 July 2025 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the Department’s Placement Policy.

Once your child is enrolled:

Read our tips for Starting School to learn how you can support your child. 

Our school zone

Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria.

Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined based on your permanent residential address.

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.

For more information, you can:

• visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions
• call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
• email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au