Welcome to Ripponlea Primary School – A Place to Belong, Learn and Grow

If you're looking for a school that genuinely cares about your child’s wellbeing, growth, and individual journey – and where families are truly welcomed into a connected and supportive community – Ripponlea Primary School is the place for you.

We welcome enrolments across all year levels and invite you to become part of a learning environment where your child is known, valued, and inspired every day. Here, you’ll also find a warm, inclusive community where families are encouraged to be actively involved in school life.

Come and discover what makes Ripponlea so special – we’d love to welcome you into our Ripper family.

How to Enrol at Ripponlea Primary School

Step 1: Find Your Local School

Use the Find my School tool to identify your designated neighbourhood school and other nearby government schools.

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. 

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 other year levels, please contact our school for more information. 

2027 Foundation (Prep) enrolments  

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 can apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) in 2027 from Monday 20 April 2026. 

Please note:
Ripponlea Primary School is able to offer enrolment to out-of-zone families based on year-to-year circumstances and school capacity.

We encourage you to speak directly with our Principal to discuss your child's application.

Step 1: Learn More About Ripponlea 

• Contact the school on (03) 9527 5728

• Or book a school tour online via our website to experience what makes Ripponlea special.

Step 2: Download the Enrolment Pack & Apply 

• Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (available now 2027 on our website).

• This pack includes the enrolment application form. Printed copies are also available from the school office.

• 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. 

Step 3: Submit Your Application

• Return your completed Foundation (Prep) enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.

Step 4: Notification of Outcome

• You will receive notification of the outcome 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.

Step 5: Transition to School - RPS 'Stepping Up' Program 

• Attend our information and transition sessions in Term 4, 2026, beginning in November. These sessions help your child feel confident and excited about starting school.

Step 6: First Day of School

• Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027.

Late Applications:

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).

Enrolling in Foundation 2027 Parent & Carer Fact Sheet

Questions and Other Information – 2027 Foundation (Prep) Enrolments

Is my child eligible to start school in 2027?

Yes, if your child turns 5 years old by 30 April 2027, they are eligible to start Foundation (Prep). Schooling is compulsory once your child turns 6 years old.

When can I apply to enrol my child?
You can apply to enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school from now the beginning of Term 1, 2026).

What is Foundation or Prep?
Foundation, also known as Prep, is the first year of primary school. It is a vital year that helps your child develop early literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive environment.

What is the statewide Foundation enrolment timeline?
The Department of Education has introduced a clear timeline for enrolling in Foundation (Prep) across all government schools. This timeline helps ensure that the process is fair, simple, and consistent for all families.

Ripponlea Primary School follows this statewide timeline.

Where can I find more information?
For more details about the enrolment process, access to factsheets, and to download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers, visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep