The Department of Education (DE) 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 Dohertys Creek P-9 College.
You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline and procedures at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). You can also download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment information pack for Parents/Carers for the 2027 school year by clicking here.
Applications to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2027 at Dohertys Creek P-9 College are now being accepted.
What you need to do:
- Book a school tour (click here)
- Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack (click here)
- Submit an enrolment inquiry for Foundation (Prep) (click here)
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8th August 2026. If you receive an offer of placement, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 21 August 2026.
- Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
- Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 27 January 2027.
Enrolment applications submitted after 24 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.