2026 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments

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

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including New Gisborne Primary School.​

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

You can find information and resources about the timeline, including factsheets and a poster at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at New Gisborne Primary School from 22 April 2025.

What you need to do:

1. Contact our school on 5428 2232 (after the 22 April 2025) to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.

2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by 22 April 2025).

3. Submit an enrolment application 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.

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.