Enrolment Information


STUDENT ENROLMENT 

 

Carnegie Primary School is a government school. All children who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, and who are under eighteen years, are entitled to be enrolled in a government school.  They are guaranteed a place for the school for which they are zoned and may apply to another school which has capacity for out of zone enrolments.

 

Children may enter primary school at the beginning of the year that they turn 5 years old, if their birthday falls before the 30th April. The School caters to students from Foundation (Prep) - Grade 6.

 

Carnegie Primary School follows the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy:

  • to provide an efficient process of enrolment that satisfies the needs of both students and the school.
  • to provide a fair and equitable opportunity to attend the School.
  • The School has a Neighbourhood Boundary (Zone) due to enrolment constraints so please visit https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/

 

FOUNDATION (PREP) ENROLMENT TIMELINE

The Department of Education has a 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 Carnegie PS.

 

You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2027 at Carnegie PS from 20th April 2026.

 

You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). This pack includes guidance on the application process.

 

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.

 

  • Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.
  • You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.
  • If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
  • Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
  • 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.

 

Supporting Documents required:

  • Birth certificate - the original must be presented at the school office for sighting
  • Citenzenship, Permanent residency or Visa details if born overseas 
  • Australian Childhood Immunisation Medicare Certificate after completion of 4 year old vaccine schedule 
  • As proof of residence within the school zone, please present two of the following documents :
    • current rental agreement (12 month minimum)
    • most recent council rates notice
    • most recent utility bills (gas or power)
    • unconditional contract of sale

 

OTHER FORMS

Please also complete the Consent form and an ICT Agreement form;

Consent Form
ICT Agreement - years 1 & 2
ICT Agreement- years 3-6

Privacy Policy

 

 

SCHOOL TOURS 

Carnegie Primary School welcomes enrolments across all year levels. School tours are conducted in terms 2 and 3 and bookings are now open via the School Tours link HERE. 

 

SCHOOL ZONE

Our school follows the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy for the enrolment, placement, and transfer of students.

Students who live within the school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. To find out whether you live in zone, visit findmyschool.vic.gov.au 

 

All out of zone applications will be considered subject to available space, and prioritised according to:

  1. students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are currently attending the school 
  2. proximity of the student's home address to the school.

 

 

PREP ENROLMENT TIMELINE

 

Friday 31 July, 2026                             

Enrolment forms due

 

Monday 3rd-Friday 14 August, 2026     

Families receive written notification of enrolment outcomes and out of zone enrolment outcomes

 

Friday 28 August, 2026                       

Closing date to lodge a written appeal

 

Friday 11 September, 2026                 

Families receive written notification of appeal outcomes



ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR 2027 PREPS
The orientation program for our 2027 preps is planned to take place on Wednesdays in November (times TBC)

 

 

STARTING SCHOOL INFORMATION

Parents and carers can refer to Starting School to find information on enroling in school, school zones and lots more.

 

You may also like to refer to the Department of Education Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers

 

 

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.


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