Albert Park Primary School Enrolment Timeline Shapes Family Decisions for 2026 and 2027

Albert Park Primary School is welcoming prospective families for Prep 2027 enrolments, with applications for Foundation (Prep) 2026 opening on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 under the updated statewide timeline.

Key Enrolment Dates

The opening date of 22 April 2025 sets the start of the formal process for 2026 Foundation places. Families who submit applications after 25 July 2025 will have those processed as received in accordance with the Department of Education’s Placement Policy. This sequence requires parents to decide whether to apply early or accept later placement outcomes based on the policy.

School Performance Data

Albert Park Primary School reported 96.9% of students at or above age-expected standards in its 2024 Annual Report, covering Prep to Year 6. That figure provides families with a recent measure of student achievement when considering enrolment timing and school choice.

Secondary Education Options

Albert Park College, a public secondary school in Albert Park, Victoria, was named Australian Secondary School of the Year in 2021 and now serves 1,600 students across five campuses with a sixth under construction. The college’s established scale and ongoing campus development give families a local pathway to consider alongside primary enrolment decisions.

Decisions Ahead for Families

Prospective parents can now review the April 2025 opening and July 2025 processing rule to plan their application strategy. They may also examine the 2024 performance data from Albert Park Primary School and the current student numbers and campus plans at Albert Park College when weighing primary-to-secondary continuity. Contacting the schools directly through their listed channels remains the next practical step for families seeking place details and policy guidance.