Roxburgh Park Primary School

2026 Foundation (Prep) enrolments

The Department of Education has released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2027 school year.

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

To start primary school in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30th April 2026.

If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply to enrol your child at Roxburgh Park Primary School from Monday 20th April 2026.

Steps to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 School Year:

What you need to do:

1. Contact our school on (03) 9303 9335 to book an optional school tour.
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). This pack includes guidance on the application process.
3. Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.
Optional: Our school uses the Department of Education’s secure digital enrolment system called VicStudents. This means you can submit your Foundation (Prep) application online and receive updates through the system. If you have any questions about the online enrolment process, please contact our school. Paper enrolment application forms are also available on request.
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 2026.
6. Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
7. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027. 

Enrolment:

Enrolment applications submitted after 31st July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.

How to enrol your child at Roxburgh Park Primary School.

Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. Our team at Roxburgh Park Primary School are here to help and guide you through the process.

Once you’ve confirmed you live in our designated school area the next step is to make sure you have the required documents prepared:

• A completed and signed enrolment form
• Proof of residential address – our school requires proof of your address to make sure you are within our school zone.
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate, passport, or ImmiCard
• If relevant, a copy of your child’s visa
• A copy of your child’s Immunisation History Statement – you can find this through your Medicare online account.
• If relevant, a Medical Management Plan – Action Plans are provided by your doctor for asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis, diabetes, or any other medical condition that we should be aware of

Once you have your documentation together, please come by the office and proceed with your child’s enrolment or email 5485-enrolment@schools.vic.edu.au if you have any queries.

Our School Zone:

All state primary schools in Roxburgh Park are zoned.  To check if you are zoned to our school, please go to Find My School.
Students living 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

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