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Albert Park Primary School closes 2027 Prep applications July 31
Families have until the end of next week to submit enrolment forms for next year's Foundation intake at the local school.
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Albert Park Primary School began accepting applications for its 2027 Foundation year on 20 April and requires all forms to reach the school by 31 July 2026. The deadline falls less than two weeks from now, giving local families a short window to complete the process before places are allocated.
The timing matters because the school follows the statewide Victorian government timeline for Prep enrolments, which locks in placements for the following January. Parents who miss the cut-off will have their applications handled later and in the order they arrive, under the Department of Education's placement rules.
School zone and application steps
Albert Park Primary School determines priority using its designated zone, shown on the state government's findmyschool.vic.gov.au site. Children whose permanent address sits inside that boundary receive a guaranteed place. Families outside the zone can still apply, though offers depend on remaining capacity after local students are placed. The school asks parents first to book a tour through its Compass system, then download the official information pack or the enrolment form directly from the school site before submitting through the VicStudents online portal.
Once submitted, applicants receive notification of the outcome between 3 August and 14 August 2026. Successful families must confirm their acceptance by 28 August 2026, after which transition sessions run during Term 4. Children begin classes on 28 January 2027. The school has published supporting documents including an information pack for parents and carers, a factsheet with the full timeline, and an enrolment documentation checklist, all available on its website.
Next steps for families
Parents who have not yet started the process can still visit the Albert Park Primary School site to access the required forms and tour bookings before the 31 July cut-off. Late applications will continue to be accepted after that date but will be processed sequentially rather than as part of the main round. Full details and the zone map remain available at the school's enrolment page.