Prep Enrolment Procedures

Welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at Wembley Primary School. 

To start primary school in 2026, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2026. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old. If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2026, you will be able to apply to enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2025 (Tuesday 22 April 2025).

Each year, the Department of Education releases new enrolment information and packs, which must be used by the school. This general enrollment information can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep

Interested in enrolling at Wembley?

1. We recommend booking a school tour in order to determine whether our school feels like the right fit for you and your child. 
2. To book a tour, please contact the school office on: 03 9315 7054. 
3. Use Find my School to locate your designated neighbourhood school (also referred to as your local school) and other nearby government schools. Your residential address must fall within Wembley Primary School's zone, in order to be guaranteed an enrollment place. 
4. Not within our school zone? This does not prevent you from booking a tour, or submitting an enrollment application, however the outcome of this is not guaranteed (see further information below) 

Ready to enroll? Next Steps: 

1. Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers. This pack will include an application form. The school may also provide you with a copy of the form to complete, or a separate form can also be found here.
2. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
3. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
4. Take part in information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025.
5. Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Click here for: Wembley PS Enrolment Form

Further information: 

• Enrolment applications submitted after 25 July 2025 will be processed by the school as they are received, in accordance with the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
• Your child has a right to enrol at their local school. Your child’s local school is determined on the basis of their permanent residential address. Visit Find my School to locate your child’s local school. The enrolling in a school page can also help you to confirm your child’s address for enrolment.
• If you are seeking to apply to enrol your child in a school that is not their 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 a school page.