Enrolment
How to enrol at Eltham North Primary
Ready to enrol?
Enrolments are now open for Prep 2026
The Starting School page contains information for families on how to enrol their child in a Victorian Government School and outlines the timeframes for submitting enrolment applications for the Foundation (Prep) 2026 year
The Department of Education have released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Eltham North Primary School.
The timeline applies for all children starting Foundation (Prep). All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year.
You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including fact sheets and the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers’, at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Eltham North Primary School from Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (day one of term two).
What you need to do:
1. Contact our school on 9439 9639 to learn more about the enrolment application process. To book a school tour go to Trybooking
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
3. Submit the relevant enrolment application form (Application Form for out-of-zone children) or (Enrolment Form for in-zone children) by Friday 25th July 2025 with proof of birth and Immunisation Certificate.
4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 8th August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22nd August 2025.
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025
Enrolment applications submitted after Friday 8th August 2025 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
You can download the relevant forms for Eltham North Primary School here:
Application Form - For out-of-zone enrolment enquiries
Enrolment Form - For in-zone enrolments
Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers
The Starting School page contains information for families on how to enrol their child in a Victorian Government School and outlines the timeframes for submitting enrolment applications for the Foundation (Prep) 2026 year
The Department of Education have released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Eltham North Primary School.
The timeline applies for all children starting Foundation (Prep). All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year.
You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including fact sheets and the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers’, at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Eltham North Primary School from Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (day one of term two).
What you need to do:
1. Contact our school on 9439 9639 to learn more about the enrolment application process. To book a school tour go to Trybooking
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
3. Submit the relevant enrolment application form (Application Form for out-of-zone children) or (Enrolment Form for in-zone children) by Friday 25th July 2025 with proof of birth and Immunisation Certificate.
4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 8th August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22nd August 2025.
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025
Enrolment applications submitted after Friday 8th August 2025 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
You can download the relevant forms for Eltham North Primary School here:
Application Form - For out-of-zone enrolment enquiries
Enrolment Form - For in-zone enrolments
Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers
Still deciding?
Visit our tours and events page for information on tour bookings and events to help you decide if Eltham North Primary is the school for you.
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School Zone - Are you inside our school zone ?
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au The site hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones.
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined based on your permanent residential address. Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighborhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places. For more information, you can:
Visit 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
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. If you feel you are out of zone or unsure then please phone the office and we will support your enquiry.
(03) 9439 9639
School Office
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eltham.north.ps@education.vic.gov.au
(03) 9439 3607
OHSC
