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.

Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. Your school zone is determined based on your permanent residential address.

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy  to ensure that students have access to their local school. Students may enrol at another school if there are available places.

For more information about our school zone, please contact our school. For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones.

2027 Foundation School Tours

Are you considering enrolling your child at Cheltenham East for Foundation in 2027? Join us for our upcoming Foundation School Tours. A perfect opportunity to explore our school. School tours for Foundation 2027 will commence in Term 1, 2026.

Book a Tour by clicking below

Term 1 tour clicking here (SOLD OUT)

Term 2 tours click here

Enrolling for Foundation (Prep) in 2027 is NOW OPEN

If your child is starting primary school in 2027, they must turn five years old by 30 April 2027. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned six years old.

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.

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child at a Victorian government primary school.

you should read Enrolling in school.

For more information about the enrolment timeline, visit Enrolling in school.

Steps to enrol your child for the 2027 school year

If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply for enrolment at a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).

What you need to do:

Visit the Find my School website to find your designated neighbourhood school (your local school) for 2027 and other nearby government schools.
Book an optional Foundation school tour here to learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by Monday 20 April 2026). This pack includes guidance on the application process.
Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026. Our school uses the Department of Education’s secure digital enrolment system called VicStudents. This means you can submit your Foundation (Prep) application online and receive updates through the system. If you have any questions about the online enrolment process, please contact our school. Paper enrolment application forms are also available on request.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.
If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027.

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Enrolment Policy.

For more information about the Foundation enrolment timeline, visit: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

Other year level enrolments

We also accept enrolment applications for students in other year levels. You can submit a request at any time in the school year.

Eligible students who live within our school zone are guaranteed a place, while students outside the zone may be enrolled if there are available places.

If you are seeking enrolment at any other year levels, please contact our school for more information.