2027 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments

The Department of Education has released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2027 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 2026 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2027 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) 2027 at New Gisborne Primary School from 20th April 2026.

What you need to do:

1. Contact our school on 5428 2232 to 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).

3. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 24 July 2026.

4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2026. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2026.

5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.

6. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2027.

Enrolment applications submitted after 24 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.