All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.  The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government primary school.

You can apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2027 at Albert Park Primary School from Monday, 20 April 2026.  

What you need to do:

1. Book a school tour to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process. (Tour dates TBC)
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by Monday 20 April 2026).  This pack includes guidance on the application process. 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 31 July 2026.
4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.
5. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2025.
6. Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
7. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027.

You can find information and resources here:

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

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 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 about Victorian school zones.

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

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

For more information about our school zone, please contact our school.  For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones.