Starting school
Guidance on types of schools, finding your school zone, enrolment, starting or changing schools.
Starting primary school guide
Get step-by-step information on how to find, enrol and start a child in your care at a primary school in Victoria. Discover where the government can help.
Types of schools
An overview of the different types of schools in Victoria.
School zones
Information on school zones for Victorian government schools.
Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
How to enrol your child starting primary school in 2027 at a Victorian government school.
Selective entry high schools
Information about Victoria’s selective entry high schools and how to apply.
Enrolling in school
How to enrol your child in a Victorian government school.
Moving from primary to secondary school
Information for parents and carers on how to enrol and support their child moving from primary to secondary school.
Changing schools
All schools have different ways of enrolling or transferring students.
Tips for starting school
Back to school is an exciting time for students and families. Find tips on how you can help your child have a positive start to school.
Starting school for children with additional needs
Moving from kindergarten to primary school can be an exciting step for your child. If your child has a disability or additional needs, there may be extra things you need to think about.
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Updated 26 March 2026
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