Prep enrolments for 2026 will open in Term 2 on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Please visit the Department of Education - Starting School page here.

Eligibility
To be eligible to enrol for Prep 2026, your child will need to turn 5 years of age by 30th April 2026.

School Tours
In order to assist you in making this very important and exciting decision, we run tours by appointment. These tours will be led by either the Principal or Assistant Principal. If you would like a tour, from Monday 3rd March 2025 please call the office on (03) 9772 3471 to book. Tours are conducted from the school office between 9:15am and 3pm on school days.

Enrolment Process
Enrolment application forms may be collected from the school office or website.
Documentation required includes:

• a completed Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School
• a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport
• an immunisation certificate available from Medicare (this can be added later as the vaccinations are completed)
• Residency Visa [including sub-class number] for non-Australian Residents only
• proof of the address of family residence (rates notice, rental agreement or utility bill)

Acceptance Criteria
Enrolments will be accepted according to the following criteria:

• Our school zone is available on Find my School which hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones.
• The Bonbeach Primary school  zone can be found here Find my School.
• 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 Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) and Enrolling in School to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.

You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School Zones.  

Please ensure your Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School and supporting documentation are submitted to the office no later than Friday 25th July 2025 by 4pm.

A letter of offer will be emailed by Friday 8th August 2025 and parents will be asked to complete a Form to Enrol in a Victorian Government School.

Orientation / Transition Program
An Orientation / Transition Program will be held in Term 4 for all Preps enrolled at Bonbeach Primary School for 2026.

Details of this program will be posted out in Term 3.

General Information Booklet

Schools' Privacy Policy

Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School

Enrolment Documentation Checklist for Parents and Carers