Prospective Families
We would love to meet and learn about your child so that we can support your family to have a smooth transition into our school.
Gladesville Primary School, Kilsyth is still accepting enrolments for all year levels. Please contact the office for more information.
To start Foundation (Prep) in 2026, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2026.
Victorian government primary schools follow the same timeline to enrol children starting Foundation (Prep) in 2026.
If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2026, you will be able to apply for enrolment at a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2025 (Tuesday 22 April 2025).
What you need to do:
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Visit Find my School to find your designated neighbourhood school (referred to as your local school) for 2026 and other nearby government schools.
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Contact a government primary school to book a school tour and learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
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Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (PDF, 308KB). This pack includes an application form. The school may also provide you with a copy of the form to complete or advise if they are using online enrolment.
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Submit your enrolment application to the school by Friday 25 July 2025.
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You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. The letter from the school will include the next steps. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should respond to the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
Enrolling your child is quick and easy, using the following portal:
https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/
Transition dates for 2026 Foundation Year
Please contact the school office to confirm your child's participation
on 03 97281877 or gladesville.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Transition session dates will be available mid 2025.
Find my School
Find My School has the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2020 onwards. Our school zone is available on the website. Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school. Students living outside the zone are able to enrol at the school if places are available.
The Department of Education 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.