Expressions of Interest for 2027 Foundation Students
Please note, the Expression of Interest period for 2027 Foundation Students closed on 14 May 2026. Please refer to the table below for key dates.
Key 2026 Dates
| Foundation (Prep) enrolment applications open | Monday 9 February at 9.00am |
| Expression of interest period closes | Thursday 14 May at 4.00pm |
| School principals meet to determine allocation of placements | Wednesday 3 June |
| Invitations to apply sent | Friday 12 June at 12.00pm |
| List of schools with vacancies published | Friday 12 June at 12.00pm |
| Placement acceptance closes | Friday 19 June at 4.00pm |
Important:
- Completing this expression of interest process 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.
- You may be required to attend an interview at your school of preference prior to receiving an invitation to apply for enrolment.
- A link to the 2027 online enrolment form will be sent with the invitation to apply letter.
- Once completed application forms are received, along with signed Parent Code of Conduct and Enrolment Agreement, a letter of offer will be sent to successful applicants.
- Each Catholic Primary School will make offers of enrolment in line with the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited Enrolment Policy which takes into consideration a variety of factors.