May 3rd, 2025Prep enrollments open for government schools

Enrollments at government schools for the 2026 intake of prep students have now opened with the state government encouraging families to prepare their applications for their preferred school now. 

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll in recent days announced enrollment applications are open until Friday, 25 July – giving families time to plan, visit schools and get the information they need to apply. 

This includes enrollments for the 19 new government schools opening in 2026, thanks to the state government’s record investment in school infrastructure, ensuring every student can access a great local school closer to home.

Families across the state have guaranteed access to their designated neighbourhood government school for their kids. 

Parents and carers will receive offer letters back by Friday 8, August – while applications submitted after Friday, 25 July will be considered by schools as they are received.

The opening of enrollments comes after the launch of the updated Find my School website. The website includes school zones for 17 of the new government schools opening next year, and adjustments to 7 existing school zones.

The updated 2026 school zones will give families with children starting primary school next year the most up to date information.

The Find my School website allows families to find their designated neighbourhood government school and other government schools nearby – giving them clarity on what their government school options are for their children.

Schools can be found by typing in a residential address or searching by school name or categories such as primary, secondary, or specialist school.

To find your local school zone, visit findmyschool.vic.gov.au and to learn more about the Prep enrollment process, visit www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep.