Foundation enrolments
Important Dates for 2024 Enrolments
Early Enrolment Registration/Interest opens
February 2023
Enrolment Tours available from
Tours begin March 2023
Q & A Principal Class session with 2024 Foundation parents
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Enrolment Forms Due
Friday, 23 June, 2023
Placement offers & transiton information distributed
Early Term 3 2023
Step Up to School – Online session – Nature Play
Thursday, 27 July 2023 – 4-5pm
Placement acceptance due
Friday, 4 August 2023
Step Up to School – Onsite session – Book Week
Friday, 25 August 2023
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 1
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 2
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 3
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 4
TBA
First Weeks of School 2024
Wednesday, 31 January, 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm only
Thursday, 1 February, 2024 onwards – Full days, 4 days per week*
*Foundation students will not be required at school for the first four Wednesdays: 7 February, 14 February, 21 February and 28 February 2024
Monday, 4 March, 2024 onwards – Full week
Dates for 2025 Enrolments
Early Enrolment Registration/Interest opens
Ferbruary 2024
Enrolment Tours available from
March 2024
Q & A Principal Class session with 2024 Foundation parents
Thursday, 6 June 2024
Enrolment Forms Due
Friday, 28 June, 2024
Placement offers & transition information distributed
Early Term 3 2024
Step Up to School – Online session – Nature play
Thursday, 25 July 2024 – 4-5pm
Placement acceptance due
Friday, 9 August 2024
Step Up to School – Onsite session – Book Week
Friday, 23 August 2024
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 1
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 2
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 3
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Step Up to School – Discovery Session 4
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
First Weeks of School 2025
Thursday, 30 February, 2025 from 9:30am to 1pm only
Friday, 31 February, 2025 onwards – Full day
Monday, 3 February, 2025 onwards – Full days, 4 days per week*
*Foundation students will not be required at school for the first four Wednesdays: 5 February, 12 February, 19 February and 26 February 2025
Monday, 3 March, 2025 onwards – Full week
Starting school for the first time is a very special milestone for both you and your child. Rest assured, we will help you through this process.
To be eligible for enrolment, a child must have had his/her fifth birthday by April 30 in the year in which he/she commences school.
Once you have browsed out enrolment section, if you still have an unanswered questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 03 9782 2999.
Foundation Enrolments FAQ’s
What is a designated neighbourhood school zone?
Cranbourne South Primary School is a government school. All children who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, under eighteen years of age, are entitled to be enrolled in a Victorian government school. They are guaranteed a place in their designated neighbourhood school and may choose any other school in which space is available.
Am I in the zone?
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones.
Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.
The Department provides guidance through the Enrolment Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
Where do I start?
Firstly, we would like to invite you to tour our school, during a school tour we would take the time to get to know you and your child, discuss any questions you may have, and provide you with the relevant documentation for enrolment.
Am I eligible for the Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)?
The Victorian Government provides CSEF to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
Can I enrol my child without a school tour?
If you are confident that we are your school of choice, we welcome you to complete an enrolment form and return it via email @ cranbourne.south.ps@education.vic.edu.au
New Student Enrolment Form
Our Attendance Officer will contact you once your enrolment form is recieved.
Please note: further enrolment fomrs are available in the Notices & Forms section of this website.
What do I need to provide?
If you think we are the perfect fit, all documentation must be handed in to the office by the last week of Term 2 (see important dates below). Only completed documentation will be accepted. This MUST include:
- Completed Enrolment
- Certified proof of birth. Eg. Birth Certificate and/or Passport
- Your child’s Immunisation Certificate/Record* (please see below)
- If your child lives between two households it is required that an Alternative Family Enrolment is completed for Adult B.
When will I know if my child is enrolled?
We offer placements usually at the end of July, giving you up to 2 weeks to accept the position. Please call the school on 9782 2999 to confirm your intention to enrol/decline by the end of August.
I have confirmed placement, what happens next?
We will be in touch with regards to future events in preparation for the up and coming school year.
You may also like to browse our website further.
What about transition programs?
At Cranbourne South Primary School, the ‘Step Up to School’ program is an opportunity for your child to experience Foundation and familiarise themselves with our school. Our dedicated teachers and staff will interact and support your child through a variety of fun and engaging activities.
The Step Up to School program includes a mini sports day, four transition sessions and a parent information session.
Further information regarding our ‘Step Up to School’ program will be communicated with families after enrolment is confirmed.
Can I enrol for future years?
Unfortunately we don’t keep a waiting list of those wishing to enrol for future years. Please be sure to check back in Term 1 of the new school year for updated dates and information for the following year.
*New amendments to the No Jab, No Play legislation have tightened requirements for enrolment and impact acceptable documentation for school entry immunisation requirements. An Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register will be the only form of documentation accepted as proof of a child’s immunisation status.
Documents produced by GPs or other immunisation providers will no longer be sufficient as a form of evidence.
Parents must provide an immunisation status certificate, from the Australian Immunisation Register, to the school regardless of whether the child is or is not immunised.
Virtual Tour Video
Due to COVID in 2020, we were unable to conduct personalised, on-site enrolment tours, instead we made our very first virtual tour.
We are excited to share with you our Virtual Tour video, proudly created by our staff and students. We hope you enjoy it and welcome your enrolment enquiry.
Transferring Schools
If you are planning on moving to or moving from Cranbourne South Primary School, please contact the office as soon as possible on 9782 2999
Transition from Year 6 to 7
Information for parents / carers on moving from primary school to secondary school can be found at Moving from primary to secondary school: information for parents.
While parents / carers can access the Information Pack and Application Form on the Department’s website, our school will also make every effort to provide families of Year 6 students a copy of the Year 7 Placement Information Pack and Application Form.