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Enrolments

Thank you for considering enrolment at Merri Creek Primary School.

 

We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we are committed to supporting families throughout this process. Our team is happy to provide guidance, answer questions, and help you understand whether Merri Creek Primary is the right fit for your child and family.

 

Please note that Merri Creek Primary School only accepts enrolment applications for the current school year, and for Foundation enrolments for the following year. This ensures we can plan carefully to meet the needs of our students and maintain balanced class structures.

 

We encourage you to explore our website, attend information sessions where available, and contact the school if you would like further clarification or support with the enrolment process.

 

Our school zone

 

Our school zone is available on Find my School  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. Your school zone is determined based on your permanent residential address.

 

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy Enrolment: Policy | VIC.GOV.AU | Policy and Advisory Library to ensure that students have access to their local school. Out of zone enrolment placements are offered where there are available places. An application form should be submitted. Siblings are given first option, then it is based on distance from the school.

 

For more information about our school zone, please contact our school. For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones | vic.gov.au.

 

2027 Foundation (Prep) enrolments

 

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government primary school.

 

You can apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) in 2027 from Monday 20 April 2026.

 

What you need to do:

  1. Click here to register on line for an optional school tour.

Tours are available from 9.30am-11am on Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Thursday 7th, Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th May.

 

This includes a student guided tour around the school facilities followed by an information presentation delivered by school leadership.

  1. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by Monday 20 April 2026). This pack includes guidance on the application process. Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) | vic.gov.au
  2. 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.

  1. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
  2. Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
  3. 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.

 

Documentation required for Foundation enrolment (2027)

 

When enrolling your child in Foundation for 2027, the Victorian Department of Education (DET) requires families to provide the following documentation as part of the enrolment process:

  • Proof of age
    A copy of your child’s birth certificate, passport, or an extract of a birth entry. Children must turn five years of age by 30 April in the year they start school.
  • Immunisation status certificate
    An Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). This document must show that your child is up to date, on a catch-up schedule, or unable to be fully immunised. A GP or council letter is not accepted in place of the AIR statement.
  • Proof of residential address
    Documents that confirm your child’s permanent residential address (e.g. lease agreement, rates notice, utility bills), in line with DET’s 100-point address check requirements. This information is used to confirm eligibility for enrolment.
  • Visa documentation (if applicable)
    For children who are not Australian citizens, a copy of the child’s visa may be required to confirm enrolment eligibility.

All documentation must be provided before an enrolment can be finalised. The school may request original documents or certified copies as part of the verification process.

 

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.

 

Enrolment documentation can be returned in person or emailed to merri.creek.ps@education.vic.gov.au

 

To contact the school office please call +61 3 94810177


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