Enrolment Information for Prospective 2026 Foundation (Prep) Students at Catholic Primary Schools in the City of Ballarat

A single enrolment application process is in place for all families seeking Foundation (Prep) enrolment for the 2026 school year at a Catholic primary school within the City of Ballarat (see school list overleaf), including families with children already in one of the eleven schools. Note that information collected through the enrolment process is collated on a common database shared by the eleven schools.

Families seeking enrolment should follow the steps below to apply by Thursday 22 May 2025.

Application Process

1. Contact/visit the website of the school/s you are interested in enrolling your child at.

2. Engage with the school’s process for conducting information sessions or school tours.

3. Complete the online Expression of Interest - Application for Enrolment form by 4.00pm on Thursday 22 May 2025 by visiting the DOBCEL website (click link). Note that this link will not be live until Monday 10 February 2025 at 9.00am.

Important:
• You will be asked to indicate your first, second and third preference schools.
• You will be required to upload your child’s Birth Certificate and Baptism Certificate (if applicable).
• If you are unable to access the online form, contact Danielle enrollments@dobcel.catholic.edu.au for assistance. Your query
will be attended to as soon as possible.

Key 2025 Dates

Important:
• Each Catholic Primary School will make offers of enrolment in line with the Diocese of Ballarat Enrolment Policy which takes into consideration a variety of factors.
• Completing this expression of interest process does not guarantee an offer of enrolment in a City of Ballarat Catholic primary school.