Pakenham Primary School Zone

Enrolling at Pakenham Primary School

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Enrolment Restriction

Pakenham Primary School has an enrolment restriction under section 2.2.16 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). Approved entry criteria for Pakenham Primary School for the 2025 school year are:

• Students who live within the school zone (guaranteed entry)
• Students with a sibling attending the school at the same time (priority 1 of the priority order of placement)
• Students seeking enrolment on compassionate grounds.

Students seeking placement in Foundation must meet one of the above criteria to be eligible for enrolment in 2025. Students seeking enrolment in other year levels continue to be subject to the Placement Policy.

Please refer to the Department of Education Placement Policy for more information, if required.

How do I enrol my child at Pakenham Primary School for the current school year?
For 2024 enrolments, please contact the school office directly on 03 5918 3900 or email the school at pakenham.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

Foundation 2025
For Foundation 2025 enrolments, our school is using the online system, VicStudents. To submit an online enrolment application, visit https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/.  For assistance, please refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

Please ensure all required documents are attached to the application, including birth certificate, proof of residency (passport / visa if required) and residential address. Proof of residential address must be 1 document from List A and 1 from List B below.

List A – Recent Council rate notice, lease agreement of 12 month duration.  Statutory Declaration may also be requested.
List B – Gas or electricity bill (must be less than 8 weeks old) or current driver’s license.

Foundation (Prep 2025) enrolment submissions should be made by Friday 26 July 2024.  Offers will be made via the VicStudent portal by Friday 9 August 2024.

Is there a Transition Program?
All families who have successful enrolments will be advised of the dates and times of transition sessions.  

Years 1 – 6 2025
Please contact the school office directly on 5918 3900 or email pakenham.ps@education.vic.edu.au.  Applications should be made by Friday 20 September 2024. In zone families will attend a Pre-enrolment Meeting to verify documentation, explain the school expectations, answer questions they may have, and discuss the individual needs of their child. Following this meeting, families will be provided with a Student Enrolment form and further information.

Students transferring from another Victorian Government primary school are required to advise their school of their intention to transfer.