2026 Enrolments
Thank you for exploring our website and considering Essendon Primary School. For 2026 enrolments, please call our friendly office staff 03 9370 7816 or essendon.ps@education.vic.gov.au to enquire about our enrolment process.
Enrolling your child in Prep/Foundation for 2027
To start primary school in 2027, your child will need to turn five (5) years old by 30 April 2027. For children whose birthday falls after April 30 in the year in which s/he commences school, the application must first be approved by the Department of Education before the application can be considered by the school. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
A statewide timeline will continue to be in place for enrolling your child in Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 school year. All government primary schools, including P-9 and P-12 schools, will follow the same timeline. If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply to enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).
2027 Tours
We welcome prospective families to attend one of our formal school tours to be held in Term 2 2026 where we are able to offer a comprehensive information session and tour of the school buildings and grounds. They are an excellent opportunity to see some of our learning spaces and onsite facilities as well as ask questions. It is also a chance to see if our school could be the best fit for your family and children. It is important to look at a range of schools and consider the different programs they offer, as well as the culture within the school community. The sessions last approximately an hour and will be facilitated by our friendly staff.
Upcoming tour dates:
Tuesday 5th May - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6th May - 9:15am
Wednesday 13th May - 9:15am
Bookings can be made by clicking here and completing the form.
The Enrolment Process for 2027 Foundation students will commence on Monday 20th April when the 'Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers.', including an application to enrol will be available to download.
Please check your address at the FindMySchool website. Please note, to be inside the school neighbourhood, Essendon Primary School must be listed as your first school in the list.
1) If you live inside our school neighbourhood, we will automatically accept your enrolment!
2) If you have another child already enrolled at our school, we will automatically accept your enrolment!
3) If you live outside our school neighbourhood, we strongly encourage you to still submit an application to enrol, and we will determine whether or not we can accept your enrolment, based on the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
For more information on school zones, please visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/school-zones Families will be notified of the outcome of their application near the start of Term 3.
Criteria for Enrolment
1. All applicants must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate, immunisation status and if applicable, a copy of the most recent school report.
2. Applicants born overseas must provide a certified copy of their passport and visa.
3. Full fee paying International students should contact the International Student Division of the Department of Education on 9651 3700 prior to contacting the school.
Thank you for exploring our website and considering Essendon Primary School. For 2026 enrolments, please call our friendly office staff 03 9370 7816 or essendon.ps@education.vic.gov.au to enquire about our enrolment process.
Enrolling your child in Prep/Foundation for 2027
To start primary school in 2027, your child will need to turn five (5) years old by 30 April 2027. For children whose birthday falls after April 30 in the year in which s/he commences school, the application must first be approved by the Department of Education before the application can be considered by the school. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
A statewide timeline will continue to be in place for enrolling your child in Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 school year. All government primary schools, including P-9 and P-12 schools, will follow the same timeline. If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply to enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).
2027 Tours
We welcome prospective families to attend one of our formal school tours to be held in Term 2 2026 where we are able to offer a comprehensive information session and tour of the school buildings and grounds. They are an excellent opportunity to see some of our learning spaces and onsite facilities as well as ask questions. It is also a chance to see if our school could be the best fit for your family and children. It is important to look at a range of schools and consider the different programs they offer, as well as the culture within the school community. The sessions last approximately an hour and will be facilitated by our friendly staff.
Upcoming tour dates:
Tuesday 5th May - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6th May - 9:15am
Wednesday 13th May - 9:15am
Bookings can be made by clicking here and completing the form.
The Enrolment Process for 2027 Foundation students will commence on Monday 20th April when the 'Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers.', including an application to enrol will be available to download.
Please check your address at the FindMySchool website. Please note, to be inside the school neighbourhood, Essendon Primary School must be listed as your first school in the list.
1) If you live inside our school neighbourhood, we will automatically accept your enrolment!
2) If you have another child already enrolled at our school, we will automatically accept your enrolment!
3) If you live outside our school neighbourhood, we strongly encourage you to still submit an application to enrol, and we will determine whether or not we can accept your enrolment, based on the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
For more information on school zones, please visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/school-zones Families will be notified of the outcome of their application near the start of Term 3.
Criteria for Enrolment
1. All applicants must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate, immunisation status and if applicable, a copy of the most recent school report.
2. Applicants born overseas must provide a certified copy of their passport and visa.
3. Full fee paying International students should contact the International Student Division of the Department of Education on 9651 3700 prior to contacting the school.