School Enrolment Information
Thank you for considering Aspendale Gardens Primary School as your choice for your child.
The Department of Education and Training (DET) has a new state-wide 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 Aspendale Gardens Primary School.
The timeline applies for all children starting Foundation (Prep) in 2026.
You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including factsheets, at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). You can also download the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers for the 2026 school year from the Starting School webpage (available from Tuesday 22nd April 2025).
You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Aspendale Gardens Primary School from Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
What you need to do:
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Contact our school office on (03) 9587 0877 to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
We currently have Term 1 tours available on:
Tuesday 4th March @ 9:15am - 10:00am
Wednesday 5th March @ 9:30am - 10:15am
Tuesday 11th March @ 9:15am - 10:00am
Tuesday 25th March @ 9:15am - 10:00am
Tuesday 1st April @ 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Our Term 2 School Tours will run on:
Tuesday 29th April @ 9:15am - 10:00am
Tuesday 6th May @ 9:15am - 10:00am
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Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack 'Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) from https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep (available from Tuesday 22nd April 2025)
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Submit an Application for Enrolment Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25th July 2025.
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You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 8th August 2025. If you receive an offer of placement, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22nd August 2025.
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Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025
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Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28th January 2026.
If you have any enrolment questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us on
9587 0877 or email our Enrolment Coordinator at anne.low@education.vic.gov.au

Forms & Information Documents
2025 Enrolment Form (current year)
2026 Enrolment Form (for sibling & in-zone applications)
2026 Application to Enrol (for out of zone applications)
Privacy Policy
A - Z of AGPS
Principal's Welcome Letter
Student Dress Code & Uniform Policy
PSW Uniform Price List
Starting Primary School Immunization Flyer
Sample of Foundation School Fees
Canteen Price List
AGPS Prospectus
TheirCare Program Information Flyer
2026 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS (Year 6 to Year 7 Process)
The Department of Education and Training (DET) has a state-wide Year 6 to Year 7 timeline and processes for enrolment at a secondary school. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Year 7 at a Victorian government secondary school.
You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including factsheets, at: https://www.vic.gov.au/moving-primary-secondary-school-information-parents-and-carers
Key Dates
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Term 1 Secondary Schools will be offering information sessions, open nights and school tours.
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Term 2 Week 1 placement information packs will be distributed by Aspendale Gardens PS to our current Year 6 parents.
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Friday 9th May – Parents / carers to return the application for Year 7 placement form to Aspendale Gardens PS before this date.
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Tuesday 1st July – Primary schools notify parents / carers of Year 6 students, in writing, of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for 2026 school year.
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Friday 25th July – Closing date for parents / carers to lodge a written non-placement appeal with their preferred secondary school (if necessary).
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Tuesday 9th December – State-wide Orientation Day for Year 6 students attending Government secondary schools.
We encourage our parents / carers to visit the secondary schools for tours and open day events in Term 1. This will allow parents / carers to look at the options and make an informed decision before Friday 9th May deadline.