2026 Foundation Enrolment
The Department of Education has released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2026 school year.
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian Government Primary School, including Warrnambool Primary.
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 timeline, including factsheets and a poster at: Enrolling in Foundation(Prep).
You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Warrnambool Primary School from 22nd April 2025.
The school will be holding an Information Evening and School Tours. These dates will be advertised towards the end of Term 1 2025.
If you have any questions please contact the school on 5561 5955 or email warrnambool.ps@education.vic.gov.au
General Enrolment Enquiries
If you’re interested in enrolling at our school, please request an Enrolment Form from our school office or by phone 03 5561 5955 or email warrnambool.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
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 other applications will be considered subject to available space, and prioritised according to:
- students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time
- all other students in order of closeness of their home to the school.
Required documents
Required documentation includes:
- Completed enrolment form
- Evidence of identity and date of birth (for example, a birth certificate or passport)
- Immunisation Status Certificate
You will also be required to provide information about:
- your contact details
- emergency contact details
- health information about your child (such as allergies or illnesses they need to manage)
- other legal orders relating to your child and their welfare (if any)


