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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.

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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)

Information for parents and carers on when and how to enrol their child in 2024 Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary 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 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.

Reviewed 21 December 2022

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