Enrolments
School Zone
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Findmyschool.vic.gov.au 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 School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school.
The Department of Education is supporting schools under enrolment pressure to ensure every child is able to attend their local school. As part of this yearly review, schools under or at risk of enrolment pressure are being supported with an Enrolment Management Implementation Plan. South Melbourne Primary School has been identified as at risk of enrolment pressure and therefore has enrolment restrictions in place.
The limited playground space, area for any new building on the site and the strong desire of our school community to implement our curriculum program in a safe and welcoming environment has initiated the Victorian Department of Education to implement an Enrolment Management Plan for South Melbourne Primary School to manage the enrolments at this school.
2026 & 2027 School Zone
Enrolment restriction
South Melbourne Primary School has been issued with entry criteria under section 2.2.16 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). DET Approved entry criteria for South Melbourne Primary School:
• Students who live within the school zone (guaranteed entry)
• Students with a sibling attending the school at the same time
Students seeking placement at South Melbourne Primary School in all year levels must meet one of the above criteria to be eligible for enrolment.
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
For more information
If you have a question about school zones call the VSBA Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email: vsba@education.vic.gov.au
Foundation (Prep) Enrolments
Starting primary school is an exciting time for children, parents and carers. In Victoria, the first year of primary school is called Foundation or Prep.
To start Foundation (Prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2027. School is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
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 South Melbourne Primary School.
You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
Prep 2027 on-line Enrolment Applications, should be submitted in Term 2, after April 20 2026, and by Friday 31 July 2026.
Click here for Online Enrolments
This is for Foundation/Prep 2027 Student Applications
Sibling Claim Enrolment that are Outside the Designated Neighbourhood Area
In the event that a Prep (Foundation) student has a sibling, who will be attending South Melbourne Primary School in 2027 and whose residential address is located outside the designated neighbourhood, then the Foundation Student can apply for enrolment at SMPS on sibling grounds
We will provide Parents / Carers with written notification of Prep 2027 enrolment outcomes as per the Department’s Placement Policy between Monday 3 August 2026 and Friday 14 August 2026.
Enrolments submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
How to Enrol
Step 1
For Prep students and students not previously enrolled in a Victorian Government School
First
Go to the VicStudents Portal and click “Register” to create a parent/carer account with your contact details.
Parents must create a verified account to submit applications, check school zones, and accept enrolment offers
If your residential address is zoned to South Melbourne Primary School, you will need to complete the online Enrolment Application form
Then
Once logged in to the parent/carer portal, select “Enrol in a Victorian Government School,” complete the application, and upload your required documents.
- Birth Certificate (English Translated) or Passport
- Proof of Residential Address is required (100-Point Checklist) To avoid delays to the enrolment process, please ensure that the documents you supply add up to the 100-points required for proof of residence
- Applications may not be successful if the required information is not provided or is not genuine.
- If you are unable to provide proof of permanent address because of your individual circumstances, please e-mail us on south.melbourne.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Student Visa*
*All copies of student visas must be provided to the School as part of the enrolment process. The student’s eligibility for enrolment is based on the visa of the student and then in the second instance the family or parent. Depending on the status and visa number, students may need to apply through the Victorian Schools International Division https://www.study.vic.gov.au/en/Pages/default.aspx
An on-line enrolment application requests the information a school needs to prioritise enrolments according to available space and designated neighbourhood boundary (DNB). If South Melbourne Primary School offers you a place, you will be asked to decline or accept and then complete the full enrolment form and provide further documents.
If support is required to complete the application: Digital Enrolment Guide
Click here for Foundation/Prep 2027 Online Enrolment Applications
For Students currently enrolled in a Victorian Government School wanting to transfer to South Melbourne Primary School:
First
Download Student Enrolment Form
Then
Complete the Enrolment form and e-mail to us with the supporting documents as PDF documents.
Step 2
Enrolment Documentation
All student enrolments must be formalised by providing copies of the following documentation:
- Birth Certificate (English translated)
- Proof of Residence (100-Point Checklist) To avoid delays to the enrolment process, please ensure that the documents you supply add up to the 100-points required for proof of residence
- Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register
- Medical Management Plans (Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Allergy if applicable)
- Student Visa*
- Latest School Report
- Student Drawing or Introduction Letter for the Principal
*All copies of student visas must be provided to the School as part of the enrolment process. The student’s eligibility for enrolment is based on the visa of the student and then in the second instance the family or parent. Depending on the status and visa number, students may need to apply through the Victorian Schools International Division https://www.study.vic.gov.au/en/Pages/default.aspx
Please note that enrolment processing may be delayed if the requested documentation is not provided.
Step 3
On-Line Applications
Once an application is submitted online, we will receive your application and progress the status from Submitted to In Review.
Our Enrolments / Office Manager will offer a place of enrolment or a rejection. If successful, you will receive an email notification that your application status has changed to Place Offered. You must log into your Student Insights portal and Accept or Decline the offer in order for us to proceed.
For 2027 Prep Enrolment Applications, we will provide Parents / Carers with written notification of Prep 2027 enrolment outcomes as per the Department’s Placement Policy between Monday 3 August 2026 and Friday 14 August 2026.
Grade 1- Grade 6 and throughout the year enrolment applications, will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
Please note that enrolment processing may be delayed if the requested documentation is not provided.
If families wish to appeal an application rejection they are encouraged to contact the school via e-mail for instructions on how to lodge an appeal.
If you are currently overseas or interstate, please e-mail the school and we will be happy to help.
Step 4
Pre enrolment assessment & interview
All new students (excepting Foundation (Prep) students for the following year) are required to complete a pre-enrolment General Assessment Test prior to enrolment and also attend with their families a pre enrolment interview with the Principal, Assistant Principal or Head of Student Wellbeing.
The Principal also requests a copy of the child’s most recent school report and for your child to write a letter to the Principal or draw a picture. Both of these items are to be submitted directly to the school via e-mail.
These additional documents will be used to support your child’s transition to our school, not to consider whether an enrolment is accepted.
Each Student Assessment will take approximately 20 minutes for Prep to Grade 2 students and 1 hour for Grade 3-6 Students and are held at the school. Whilst the student is sitting the assessment – parents are to meet with our Office Manager to go through school information and answer any questions you may have.
Each Principal interview is approximately 30 minutes, and all interviews are held at the School.
Interview and Assessment times and dates are confirmed when an enrolment application is submitted in full and an offer of placement has been accepted. Please allow at least one full school/work week to complete the enrolment process before your child commences at our school.
School Tours
Thank you for expressing your interest in South Melbourne Primary School for your child’s education. We welcome and encourage our local families to visit our school to learn about all that we have to offer when you become part of our school community. We run several school tours during the school year for prospective parents and carers of students enrolling in 2026 or 2027.
These are the dates for our 2026 school tours:
Term 2
- Open day – Tuesday 19th May
- Monday 15th June
Term 3
- Tuesday 21st July
- Wednesday 2nd September
Term 4
- Tuesday 20th October
Tours are scheduled to commence at 9:30am and are led by our Principal and members of our Leadership Team. On the Tour families will visit classrooms and are able to observe classes in progress. The tours generally take 45 minutes, although if more time is needed, this can be accommodated. While children are welcome to attend, the information presented during the tour is primarily aimed at parents and carers. To minimise disruption to student learning, accompanying children must remain under the supervision of their parent or carer at all times.
Please contact our school office on 9935 9399 to register your interest and book a place as spaces are limited.
Parent Payment Arrangements
Please find the parent payment documentation in the Plans, Reports & Policies section of our website.
You can find more information about the Departments Parent Payment Policies here: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/parent-payment/policy
Before & After School Care
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South Melbourne Primary School
129-161 Ferrars Street, Southbank 3006
Phone
03 9935 9399
