Enrolment

Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) for 2027

Starting primary school is an exciting time for children, parents and carers. In Victoria, the first year of primary school is called Foundation or Prep.

To start Foundation (Prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2027. School is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.

If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply for enrolment at a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).

What you need to do:

Visit the Find my School website to find your designated neighbourhood school (your local school) for 2027 and other nearby government schools.
Contact a government primary school to book an optional school tour and learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (released in Week 1, Term 2). This pack includes the application form.
The school may also provide you with a copy of the application form to complete or advise if they are using online enrolment.
Submit your enrolment application to the school by Friday 31 July 2026.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026. The letter from the school will include the next steps. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should respond to the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by the school as they are received.

Your child has a right to enrol at their local school. Your child’s local school is determined by their permanent residential address. The Enrolling in school page can help you to confirm your child’s address for enrolment.

If you are applying to a school that is not your child's local school, you should read about school zones and how they work. You should also read about how applications are prioritised using the Department of Education’s Placement Policy found on the Enrolling in school page.

KFPS 2027 Foundation Information Booklet

Moving from Primary to Secondary School

Moving from primary to secondary school is an important step in a child’s education. In Victoria, students start secondary school when they reach Year 7.

If your child is in Year 6 in 2026 and attends a Victorian government primary school, you will need to:

Read the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack for Parents and Carers, which will be provided by your child's primary school by Wednesday 22 April 2026. The pack also includes the Year 7 application form.
Use the Find my School website to locate your local secondary school or preferred government school, and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.
Complete the application form and return it to your child's primary school by Friday 8 May 2026.

Before applying, make sure you contact the school to learn about their enrolment application process. The school will tell you whether to complete this application form or provide you with a link if they are using online enrolment.

Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department of Education's Placement Policy. However, all communication about your child's placement must be with the Year 6 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at your child's primary school until the placement is confirmed.

You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement offer on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Enrolling at KFPS

Please complete the form below if you would like an Enrolment Application.. If you have any further queries, or would like to book a school tour, please contact the front office.

*You will be required to provide the following information and documentation to confirm your enrolment:

Evidence of identity and date of birth (for example, a Birth certificate or Passport)
Immunisation History Statement
Contact details
Emergency contact details
Health information about your child (such as allergies or illnesses they need to manage)
Other legal orders relating to your child and their welfare.

We look forward to seeing you at Kangaroo Flat Primary School.