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Enrolments

Enrolments

Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined based on your permanent residential address.

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

Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. Your school zone is determined based on your permanent residential address.

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their local school. Students may enrol at another school if there are available places.
For more information about our school zone, please contact our school. For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones.

Foundation (Prep) enrolments

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government primary school.

For more information about the enrolment timeline, visit: http://Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

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. Paper enrolment application forms are also available on request.

Other year level enrolments

We also accept enrolment applications for students in other year levels. You can submit a request at any time in the school year.

Eligible students who live within our school zone are guaranteed a place, while students outside the zone may be enrolled if there are available places.

If you are seeking enrolment at other year levels, please contact our school for more information.

Pearcedale students learning

2027 Foundation (Prep) enrolments

School tour dates / times

To book your tour please visit the following link and select the date you would like to attend:
Tour 1 – Wednesday 4th March 2026 – 9:30am – 10am
Tour 2 – Wednesday 11th March 2026 – 5:15pm – 5:45pm – NIGHT
Tour 3 – Tuesday 24th March 2026 – CANCELLED
Tour 4 – Tuesday 31st March 2026 – 9:15am – 9:45am
Tour 5 – Monday 18th May 2026 – 9:15am – 9:45am
Tour 6 – Tuesday 19th May 2026 – 9:15am – 9:45am
Tour 7 – Wednesday 20th May 2026 – 9:15am – 9:45am
Tour 8 – Thursday 21st May 2026 – 9:15am – 9:45am
Tour 9 – Friday 22nd May 2026 – 9:15am – 9:45am
Tour 10 – Wednesday 27th May 2026 – 6pm – 7pm – NIGHT

2027 Foundation (Prep) digital enrolments

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government primary school.

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. Paper enrolment application forms are also available on request.

1. You can apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) in 2027 from Monday 20 April 2026 via the digital enrolment form.

2. Submit your digital enrolment form by Friday 31 July 2026.

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

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

5. Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.

6. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027.

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Enrolment Policy.

For more information about the Foundation enrolment timeline, visit: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

Other year level enrolments

We also accept enrolment applications for students in other year levels. You can submit a request at any time in the school year.

Eligible students who live within our school zone are guaranteed a place, while students outside the zone may be enrolled if there are available places.

If you are seeking enrolment at any other year levels, please contact our school for more information.

Required documents

  • Evidence of identity and date of birth (for example, a birth certificate or passport)
  • Immunisation Status Certificate
  • If your child lives between two households it is required that an Alternative Family Enrolment form is completed for Adult B
  • Two items of Proof of Address e.g. Rates, Utilities notice etc.
  • Please contact the office on 5978 6250 or pearcedale.ps@education.vic.gov.au if you have any further queries.