Starting primary school is a significant milestone for both parents and children. We understand that it can bring about feelings of nervousness and apprehension. However, we are here to make the transition from kindergarten to prep as smooth and enjoyable as possible for you and your child.

We highly encourage all new prep students to participate in our transition program. This program provides multiple opportunities for them to visit the school, meet their teachers, familiarize themselves with the school environment, and make new friends. The specific dates for the transition program in 2023 will be finalized in term 3.

If you are considering enrolling your child at Kosciuszko Street Primary School for Prep 2024, we invite you to book a tour with a member of our leadership team. Taking a tour is a fantastic way to gain further insight into what your child's first year at Kossie will be like and to get a glimpse of their exciting journey throughout the next seven years. You can book a tour by following the links below or by contacting our general office directly.

Enrolment Information

The Department of Education has introduced a new state-wide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline. This timeline guides families on when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Kosciuszko Street Primary School. The new timeline will be implemented for children starting Foundation (Prep) in 2024. All government primary schools will follow this new timeline in 2023 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2024 school year.

You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including factsheets and the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers’, at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2024 at Kosciuszko Street Primary School starting from 24 April 2023.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Contact our school on 51742512 to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
3. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 28 July 2023
4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 11 August 2023. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 25 August 2023
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2023
6. Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Tuesday 30 January 2024.

You can download the Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School here: Application Form

Enrolment applications submitted after 28 July 2023 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department's Placement Policy.

School Zone Information

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, which is determined based on your permanent residential address.

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.

Preparing for Prep at Kossie Booklet

Application for Enrolment

2023 Prep Transition Dates