Enrolment Information

2026 FOUNDATION (PREP) APPLICATIONS ON 10th February, 2025

Enrolment Process for Prospective 2026
Foundation (Prep) Students

A single enrolment application process is in place for all families seeking Foundation (Prep) enrolment for the 2024 school year at a Catholic primary school within the City of Ballarat, including families with children already attending one of our Catholic 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. Book a school tour via our website (Click on Parent Info tab then Book a Tour).
3. Complete the online Expression of Interest for Enrolment form by Thursday 22 May 2025 by visiting the DOBCEL website. Please note, this is the application form so you must complete this step to be considered for a place.

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 at enrollments@dobcel.catholic.edu.au for assistance.

Key Dates: 2025 Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Process

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 and offer of enrolment in a City of Ballarat Catholic primary school.