Foundation 2026 (Prep Enrolments)

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 Barton Primary School.

You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

Enrolment process for Foundation (Prep)

Our enrolment process is as follows:

1. Check to see if you live within our school zone. This can be checked by heading to https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
2. Complete our online enrolment enquiry form to express your interest in enrolling your child at Barton Primary School
3. Register for a tour via the online enrolment enquiry form
4. Attend a tour and collect your enrolment pack
5. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
6. 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 22 August 2025.
7. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024.
8. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Enrolment process for 2025

Our enrolment process is as follows:

1. Check to see if you live within our school zone. This can be checked by heading to https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
2. Complete our online enrolment enquiry form to express your interest in enrolling your child at Barton Primary School
3. Register for a tour via the online enrolment enquiry form
4. Attend a tour and collect your enrolment pack
5. You will be notified of the outcome of your application

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.

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.

For more information, you can:

• visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions
• call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
• email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au

Please read our Enrolment Policy 2023 for further information.