2026 PREP ENROLMENTS
In 2023, the Department of Education (DE) released a new state-wide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. The purpose of time timeline is to inform families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school.
To be eligible for school enrolment, children must turn 5 by the 30th April
To be eligible for school enrolment, children must turn 5 by the 30th April
The Department of Education has released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2026 school year.
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Mernda Park Primary School.
All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year.
You can find information and resources about the timeline, including factsheets and a poster at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Mernda Park Primary School from 22 April 2025.
What you need to do:
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Mernda Park Primary School.
All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year.
You can find information and resources about the timeline, including factsheets and a poster at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Mernda Park Primary School from 22 April 2025.
What you need to do:
- Book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
- Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by 22 April 2025). This pack includes an application form, which you can also request from our school.
- Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
- Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025.
- Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.
ALL OTHER ENROLMENTS
If you are interested in enrolling your child at Mernda Park Primary School please download the Enrolment Application form to complete your child’s application. Completed forms can be submitted by email to [email protected] or in person via the general office. Outcomes for all applications will be notified by email.
Enrolment applications are subject to the department Placement Policy.
Students residing in our zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. Parents will be encouraged to enrol at their closest government school. Acceptable proof of address is required before an enrolment can be confirmed, eg. rates notice, tenancy agreement. To establish if Mernda Park Primary School is your nearest government school, please use the Find My School website. You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
For enrolment enquiries please contact us between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Call 8776 9700 to talk to us about the great benefits of choosing Mernda Park PS for your child.
Enrolment applications are subject to the department Placement Policy.
Students residing in our zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. Parents will be encouraged to enrol at their closest government school. Acceptable proof of address is required before an enrolment can be confirmed, eg. rates notice, tenancy agreement. To establish if Mernda Park Primary School is your nearest government school, please use the Find My School website. You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
For enrolment enquiries please contact us between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Call 8776 9700 to talk to us about the great benefits of choosing Mernda Park PS for your child.
International Students
Studying in Victoria
Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition and caring welfare support services. To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
How to apply
Most international students must apply to the Department of Education in order to study in a Victorian government school. To learn about the application types and to apply, see: How to apply
Contact our school
For more information about international students, please contact the below staff member.
International Student Coordinator (ISC): Mary Ryan
Phone: 03 8776 9700
Email: [email protected]
Mernda Park Primary School is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K). For more information, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
International Students are welcome at MPPS. An interview and an orientation session with the Principal or Assistant Principal, providing information about MPPS, surrounding community facilities, public transport etc., will be conducted with the student and parent/carers, once enrolment is confirmed. Students and parents/carers will be given a safety card with relevant emergency and safety contact details. As required translation services will be provided.
Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition and caring welfare support services. To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
How to apply
Most international students must apply to the Department of Education in order to study in a Victorian government school. To learn about the application types and to apply, see: How to apply
Contact our school
For more information about international students, please contact the below staff member.
International Student Coordinator (ISC): Mary Ryan
Phone: 03 8776 9700
Email: [email protected]
Mernda Park Primary School is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K). For more information, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
International Students are welcome at MPPS. An interview and an orientation session with the Principal or Assistant Principal, providing information about MPPS, surrounding community facilities, public transport etc., will be conducted with the student and parent/carers, once enrolment is confirmed. Students and parents/carers will be given a safety card with relevant emergency and safety contact details. As required translation services will be provided.
We are a Resource Smart School and aim to be paperless wherever possible. Most communication with families is conducted via email or Compass School Manager.