Enrolments Expression of Interest Form

Expression of Interest for Foundation (Prep) Enrolment for 2026 in Ballarat Catholic Schools

A single enrolment application process is in place for ALL families seeking Foundation (Prep) enrolment for the 2026 school year at one of the eleven Catholic primary schools within the City of Ballarat (including siblings of children already enrolled).

It is advisable that you contact the schools that you are interested in prior to filling out this form to discuss attending a school tour or information session. This information may be found on the website for each school.  Download a list of schools in the City of Ballarat.

While completing the Expression of Interest form you will be required to indicate your first, second and third preference schools and upload your child’s birth certificate and baptism certificate (if applicable). You will also be required to indicate medical and educational considerations and any supports your child currently engages with.

Please see the outline of the current process with the relevant dates below.

Key 2025 Dates

Foundation (Prep) enrolment applications open	Open Now
Expression of interest period closes	Thursday 22 May at 4.00pm
School principals meet to determine allocation of placements	Friday 13 June at 12.00pm
Placement offers sent	Friday 13 June at 12.00pm
List of schools with vacancies published	Friday 13 June at 12.00pm
Placement acceptance closes	Friday 20 June at 4.00pm

 

A link to the 2026 online enrolment form will be sent with offers of a placement.

Families seeking enrolment should complete the form below by Thursday 22 May, 2025.

Please note - completing this expression of interest form does not guarantee an offer of enrolment in a City of Ballarat Catholic primary school.

Once the form is completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the address provided.