The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their children into Prep at a Victorian government primary school, including Northcote Primary School.
Our school follows the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy for the enrolment, placement, and transfer of students.
All government primary schools will follow this timeline to support Prep enrolments.
We will start accepting enrolment applications from Monday the 22nd of April 2025 (Term 2, Week 1).
Enrolment forms are due to be returned by Friday the 25th of July 2025 (Week 1, Term 3).
Enrolment outcomes letters will be sent to parents and carers by Friday the 1st of August 2025.
Parents and carers will need to confirm enrolment with the school by Friday the 22nd of August 2025.
Please note, all Prep 2026 enrolments should be completed by the 22nd of August.
If you missed the enrolment deadline, please don't panic, call the office to discuss.
Please download and complete all of the enrolment forms, including the additional information forms.
Our Alternate enrolment form, if required:
These forms are also available in hard copy from our school's office.
Locate your child’s birth certificate or passport to prove they turn 5 years of age on or before April 30th of the year they commence Prep. Have a copy ready to submit with your enrolment form.
Locate your child’s Immunisation History Statement that includes the statement ‘This child has received all vaccines required by 5 years of age’. Have a copy ready to submit with your enrolment form.
Provide the school with a Proof of Residence (i.e: copy of a rates notice, tenancy agreement or water bill). Have a copy ready to submit with your enrolment form.
Bring all documents to the school OR download the PDF, fill out, and return by email to: northcote.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
Use this checklist to ensure you have completed everything and return all forms and documents as outlined above to the school to enrol your child.
Confirmation of enrolment and first round offers will typically be made available late in June, generally before the end of Term 2. If you are enrolling outside of this timeframe, please contact the office to discuss.
The following Department of Education and Training (DET) links may be useful and interesting to parents and carers enrolling children at school for the first time. These sites provide guidance for parents on student enrolment, zoning, school costs, uniforms, leaving school early and getting involved with your child's learning.
During our tours, parents can explore our school and learn about how we support every child to thrive. Weekly tours commence Tuesday 25th February 2025, alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join us to learn more about our Teaching and Learning Program, our approach to Wellbeing and Engagement, or to ask any questions.
Bookings are essential. Please call (03)9481 0009 or email northcote.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Northcote Primary School has a school zone. The existence of a school zone enables all students to enrol for whom the school is nearest to their permanent residential address.
Where there are insufficient places for all students who seek entry, the following priority is used for determining which students should be enrolled:
Please note that the principal has the right to exercise discretionary judgement on matters relating to enrolments that are considered special circumstances.
To find out whether you live in our zone, visit findmyschool.vic.gov.au. This site hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones.
The Department of Education and Training's Placement Policy can also be viewed here.
The Department provides guidance to families to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.
For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, you can:
-visit the following website https://www.vic.gov.au/school-zones
-call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
-email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au
