20th of April

Foundation enrolments for 2027 will open on the 20th of April. (for children who will be 5 years old by April 30th in the enrolment year).

Enrolment forms are available at the link below or through the school office. Phone our friendly Admin team on 9499 1880.

In Victoria, applications to enrol children in Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 school year open on Monday, 20th of April 2026. Applications should be submitted by Friday, 31 July 2026.

Schools will notify families of outcomes between 3rd August and 14th August 2026, with offers to be accepted by 28 August 2026.

Key 2027 Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Dates (for 2026 application year) Applications Open: Monday, 20 April 2026. Applications Due: Friday, 31 July 2026. Notification of Outcome: 3 August – 14 August 2026. Acceptance of Offer Deadline: Friday, 28 August 2026

At Ivanhoe Primary School, our enrolment process is carefully curated to optimize each child's learning journey. Through thorough analysis of our campus, desired class sizes, and teaching methods, we've established ideal enrolment ceilings at each year level. This ensures an optimal learning environment for all students. To secure a spot, we advise applying soon after the 20th of April. Out of area waitlist positions are assigned based on distance from the school.

Foundation (Prep) enrolments

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 Ivanhoe Primary School.

You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).