Enrolment: Step 3 (Enrolment Process and Forms)

Starting Primary School: The Enrolment Process

The first step to enrolling your child at Footscray West Primary School is to complete a Student Enrolment Application Form, which is available in hardcopy from the school office or can be downloaded here: https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep.

All new enrolment forms need to be lodged at the school before Friday 25th July, 2025.

If you are a separated family, one parent will need complete the Student Enrolment Form and the other parent will need to complete the Alternative Family Student Enrolment Form. Please contact the school office for further details.

When submitting the Student Enrolment Form, also attach:

Your child’s Birth Certificate
Your child’s Immunisation Certificate/Record
Proof of residence (for new families to the school) – utility bill, driver’s licence, rental agreement, etc. Please see here for details of the residential address check.

Please note:

To commence primary school, children must be five years old by 30th April in the year they start school.

At Footscray West Primary School, we accept enrolments for the following year from Term 2 onward. We do not manage a wait list – so we do not accept enrolments beyond the next school year.

If you have enrolment questions, please contact the school office.

Upon receipt of your enrolment, an appointment may be scheduled for you and your child/ren to meet with the Principal, Assistant Principal or member of the Wellbeing team to further discuss your application.

Enrolment Submitted – What’s Next?

Families of kindergarten children are encouraged to submit their enrolment form or enrolment application for the coming year by the 25th July 2025. You will be emailed your placement offer by Friday 8th August 2025. Our transition program is held between October and December.

Enrolment: Step 3 (Enrolment Process and Forms)

Starting Primary School: The Enrolment Process

Enrolment Submitted – What’s Next?

STEP 1: Enrolment Considerations & FAQs

STEP 2: Enrolment Information Evening & School Tours

STEP 3: Enrolment Process & Forms

STEP 4: Transition Program (Post Enrolment)