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, 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 neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.

All enrolment inquiries are to be directed to the school office. All requests will be assessed according to the Department of Education Placement Policy.

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

2027 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments

The Department of Education has released 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 Boneo Primary School.

You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including factsheets 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 Boneo Primary School from Monday 20th April 2026.

Foundation (also known as Prep) is the first year of primary school in Victoria.
Your child can start school if they turn 5 years old before 30 April 2027.
School is compulsory once your child turns 6 years old.
When can I apply?
Applications to enrol in a Victorian government primary school for 2027:
• Open from Monday 20 April 2026
• Are due by Friday 31 July 2026.
What are my child’s enrolment rights?
In Victoria, your child has the right to attend their designated neighbourhood school (your ‘local school’) under the
Education and Training Reform Act 2006. Your local school is determined by the school zone for your permanent
residential address. To learn more about how enrolment decisions are made, visit Enrolling in school.
How do I enrol my child in their first year of primary school?
Here’s how to enrol your child in their first year of primary school:
1. Find your local school
Visit www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au to find your local government primary school or nearby schools.
2. Contact the school
Contact the primary school to book an optional tour. Confirm whether the school will be using the online
(VicStudents) or paper-based enrolment process. This information will be available through the school’s
website.
3. Download an information pack
Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). The pack
will be available by Thursday 2 April 2026.
4. Submit your enrolment application
Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026 either online (VicStudents) or using the paper
form based on the school’s process described on their website.
5. Receive an outcome
You will be notified of the outcome of your enrolment application between Monday 3 August and Friday
14 August 2026. If you receive an offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
6. Prepare for your child’s transition to school
Take part in student transition sessions during Term 4, 2026. Your child will start Foundation from
Thursday 28 January 2027.
How do I find my local school?
Find your local school on the Find my School website by following the steps below:
1. Enter www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au into your browser.
2. Enter your permanent residential address under ‘Enter your address to get started’.
3. Select 2027 under ‘Enrolment year’. School zones for 2027 will be available by Thursday 2 April 2026.
4. Select Primary under ‘School type’.
The map will then show your address, your local school, and on the left, the contact details for the school. If you
scroll down, it will also show you the five closest schools to your address. You can also search by school name
under ‘Search for school’.

What if my enrolment application is unsuccessful?
If your application is not successful, you can:
• Apply to another school. Your child is guaranteed a place at their local school. Visit Find my School to
locate your child’s local school.
• Appeal the decision. The Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) page has information on the process to appeal an
enrolment application outcome.
What happens if I miss the enrolment timeframes?
You can apply to enrol your child into Foundation for the 2027 school year at any time from Monday 20 April 2026.
While you are asked to submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026, late applications will still be
accepted from families who may have missed the enrolment timeframe, moved permanent residence or have newly
arrived to Victoria.
Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be managed by the primary school as they are
received, in accordance with the department’s Enrolment Policy.
Where can I find further information on enrolling in primary school?
You can ask your local primary school for further information on the Foundation enrolment process.
From Monday 20 April 2026 you can also find an information pack on the Foundation enrolment process on the
Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) page.
If you require help translating the information pack, please talk to your local primary school for assistance.
Who do I contact for help?
The Transition Coordinator, Enrolment Officer or Principal of the primary school you want to apply to can help you
with any questions you may have about the enrolment process.
Useful links
Please find some useful links below that may be helpful for you as your child starts primary school:
Find my School – findmyschool.vic.gov.au
Information on school zones – vic.gov.au/school-zones
Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) – vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep
Enrolling in school – vic.gov.au/how-choose-school-and-enrol
Disability and inclusive education – vic.gov.au/disability-and-inclusive-education
Regional office contacts – vic.gov.au/office-locations-department-education

Our office team is always here to help, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 5988 6253  or email at boneo.ps@education.vic.gov.au

The Department of Education has some helpful resources for starting school found here. https://www.vic.gov.au/starting-school