To start Foundation (Prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2027. School is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
Foundation (Prep) Enrolments for 2027 Students
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 Laurimar Primary School.
Information for parents and carers on when and how to enrol their child in 2027 Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school can be found at 'Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)'.
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What you need to do:
1. Contact our school Laurimar Primary School to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (released in Week 1, Term 2). This pack includes the application form.
3. Submit your enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.
4. 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.
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
6. Your child will start Foundation (Prep) in the last week of January 2027 (2027 DATE NOT YET AVAILABLE).
Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by the school as they are received, in accordance with the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
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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.
For more information, you can:
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visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions
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call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
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email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au
Placement Policy
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.
Parent Payment Policy
Enrolment Policy