Enrolments

Brighton Beach Primary School welcomes all enrolments whether you're a local resident or joining us from afar.  Renowned for our dedication to social consciousness and academic excellence, we prioritise placing all students at the centre of our instruction.

 

To enrol in Prep at Brighton Beach Primary School your child must turn 5 years old by April 30th in the year they begin school.  Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.

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If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2026, you can apply now.

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​School Tours

We conduct tours every Tuesday at 9.30am for students enrolling in the current or following year.  Click here to book our next available tour.  

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Enrolment Process 

1. The Enrolment Application Form must be filled in electronically saved and sent back to the school email address brighton.beach.ps@education.vic.gov.au along with your child's birth certificate and immunisation form.  Please Read the School Privacy Notice

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   2​.  Attach all required documentation when forwarding your enrolment form. 

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All enrolments:

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• Birth certificate

• An Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register

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Where applicable:

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• Australian Residency and other visa documentation

• Court orders or care arrangement documents

• Health support forms. This may include a Medication Authority Form, an Asthma Action Plan, ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis or other forms relevant to a student’s medical condition as diagnosed and treated by a medical practitioner. Students can still be enrolled without provision of these forms, but they must be provided before commencing school. For more information please refer to Health Care Needs, Medication, and Anaphylaxis

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3. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August        2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.

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4. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Terms 4, 2025

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5.  Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.

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Our school zone

Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria.

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Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.

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Prep Timeline 

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 Brighton Beach Primary School.

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You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

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Click on the links to access further information on enrolling your child into Prep 2026 Factsheet for Prep

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A Day in the Life of a Prep

Click on the image below to view this adorable video.

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