Enrolment

Enrolment Information

2027 Foundation (Prep) enrolments

The Department of Education has released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2027 school year.

The timeline advises when and how you can enrol your child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Port Melbourne Primary School.

Applications for Foundation (Prep) in 2027 open on Monday 20 April 2026.

What you need to do:

1. 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) (available by Monday 20 April 2026). This pack includes guidance on the application process.

3. Submit an enrolment application and supporting documentation (list found at the bottom of this page) between 20 April and Friday 31 July 2026. Enrolment applications submitted after this date will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
   Our school uses the Department of Education’s secure digital enrolment system called VicStudents. This means you can submit your Foundation (Prep) application online and receive updates through the system. If you have any questions about the online enrolment process, please contact our school.

    

4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.

5. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.

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

7. Call us on 03 9690 1336 or email us if you have any questions middle.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au

​The Victorian Government Starting school webpage provides information for families on how to enrol their child in a Victorian government school and outlines the timeframes for submitting Foundation (Prep) enrolment applications for the 2027 school year.

What you need to do:

1. Check your school zone at https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/

2. Book a Tour to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.

3.1  If unable to enrol online, and you live within the school zone, you can complete an Enrolment in a Victorian Government School using the application form below.  

3.2  If you live outside the school zone, you will need to fill in an Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School (please see Applications to Enrol below).  Upon acceptance, a full Enrolment form will be sent to you 
       and will need to be completed to finalise the application

4. Once received, we will notify you of the outcome of your application middle of term 3.  If you receive an offer of placement, you should contact our school to accept the offer as soon as possible.  

What is the difference between an Application form and an Enrolment form?

The Application form is a short, expression of interest form.  It only seeks information related to enrolment eligibility and supports schools to make enrolment offers in line with the Placement Policy.  A school may request that you provide proof of your address as part of your application.

The Enrolment form requires additional personal and health information to finalise your child's enrolment for Foundation in the 2027 school year.  You will need to supply an Immunisation History Statement and any relevant supporting documentation such as medical plans or court orders along with a copy your child's name and date of birth (eg., birth certificate).

It is recommended that you only complete an Enrolment form for the school your child will attend.  By completing an Enrolment / Application to Enrol form, you are registering your interest for your child/ren's placement at Middle Park Primary School (subject to any further checks or information required).

 • All Enrolment applications submitted after July of the current year, will be processed by our school as they are received, and applications for children outside the MPPS zone will be assessed in line with the Department’s Placement Policy.

​Enrolment application forms can be completed online (see above link) or sent to us by either:

  • Mailing it to MPPS, 194 Richardson Street, Middle Park 3206

 • Dropping it in to our school office

 • Emailing it to middle.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Our school zone

Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the most up-to-date information about school zones Victoria.

Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.

The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.

For more information, you can:

 • Click on this link; School zones for answers to frequently asked questions

 • Call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950

 • Email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au

Application to Enrol forms

Applications to Enrol should be completed by using forms below.

  . Enrolment Form (residing within the school zone) or Online enrolment Submit an enrolment application

  . Application to Enrol (residing outside of school zone)

​Along with this completed application to enrol form please provide the following documentation as listed below:

 • Birth Certificate.

 • Current Immunisation Statement. This is available via this link at the Department of Human Services or call 1800653 809.

 • Medical Action Plan (if applicable) Asthma/Anaphylaxis.

 • For Overseas students, a current visa.

To assist Middle Park Primary School in assessing your child’s eligibility for enrolment, please also include original or certified copies of:
1.    Rental agreements or unconditional contracts of sale plus
2.    A copy of two of the following:

 • Gas or electricity bill

 • Electoral enrolment confirmation

 • Other official documentation that demonstrates permanent residency at that address such as a driver’s license, health care card or council rates.

Documents should show the same address and parent’s/carer’s name as recorded on the school application to enrol form.

On request, you may also be required to complete a statutory declaration confirming the student is living in the address provided in the enrolment application and that the arrangement is genuine and intended to be permanent.

Note: Enrolment applications may not be successful if the requested documentation is not provided.

More information about verification of your residential address for enrolment in Victorian Government schools can be found in this document: Residential Address Check: 100 point residential check.

Changes to address after an enrolment offer is made
Subject to any changes to Department enrolment policy, if, after a placement offer is made to the student, the student’s permanent residence changes or it comes to light that the address provided on the application form was not the genuine permanent residence for the student, a school may only withdraw a placement offer in the following circumstances:

 • The placement offer made to the student expressly states that the offer may be withdrawn prior to the first day of attendance if the student’s permanent place of residence changes or the school becomes aware that the address provided on the application form was not the genuine permanent residence for the student; and the new address is not within the designated neighbourhood area for the school.

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Prep Transition

Middle Park Primary School offers a positive transition to school with four transition sessions held throughout term 4, in the year before they begin school.

In order for us to best support a child’s transition to Prep, we also conduct a pre-Prep questionnaire to collect some preliminary details about the child’s interests, language development and any past or ongoing medical/behavioural matters.  Information provided greatly guides the school in the planning of class placements, strengthens our ability to begin building relationships with children and ensures we can individualise teaching and learning programs for our new cohort.  Information provided will be strictly confidential within the Prep and MPPS Leadership team.