2026 Foundation Enrolment

Applications for enrolment for all families seeking Foundation enrolment for the 2026 school year open on 1st March 2025. They close on Friday 30th May 2025 (if enrolments are filled).

By law, children must have turned five by the 30th April of their first year of school.

Sacred Heart will follow the order of enrolment priority outlined below. As a Catholic school, the priority is the provision of a Catholic education for Catholic children from the school’s parish. While Catholic schools in the Diocese of Ballarat are open to families of all faith and nonreligious backgrounds, they must give priority to enrol Catholic and Orthodox children ahead of other Christian denominations, non-Christians, or children of no religious affiliation.

Local pastoral discretion is an important element of decision-making regarding enrolment and is executed by the school Principal. While the priority of the Principal is to enrol the children of Catholic parents, where deemed appropriate, pastoral discretion may be exercised in enrolment.

The order of priority for the school is:

Siblings of children already enrolled in the school
Catholic children for whom this is the closest Catholic Primary school to the child’s predominant residential address
Catholic children for whom this is not the closest Catholic Primary school to the child’s predominant residential address (for pastoral reasons, following referral of parents to the closest school and discussions between colleague Principals)
Other children who are seeking a Catholic education with priority given to those for whom this is the closest Catholic Primary School to the child’s predominant residential address.

Children who are not located closest to Sacred Heart school but wish to send their child to Sacred Heart will need to begin their enrolment process through their closest Catholic school but will need to include a letter of why they wish to attend Sacred Heart. These applications will be assessed by the Parish Priest and the school principals.

2026 Foundation Enrolment Enquiry

An Enrolment Enquiry can be completed on the school website at any stage: (Click Here)

This will ensure that the family will receive any important communication or invites. We encourage you to have a good look at our school website to find out more about our school.

Open Day Tours (Wednesday 7th May 2025)

Our Open Day Tours are a great way of getting a feel and vibe for what Sacred Heart has to offer.

Parents who have completed an Enrolment Enquiry will receive an email to book a tour or they can be booked on the school website: (Click Here)

Tours will be available on Wednesday 7th May with times available at 9:30 am, 12 pm, 5 pm.

Apply For 2026 Foundation Enrolment

From Friday 28th March 2025 applications for Foundation enrolment in 2026 are open. This needs to be completed via the school website: (Click Here)

Enrolment Application Closing Date

Enrolments will close on Friday 30th May 2025 at 4 pm. Enrolment will remain open if positions have not been filled.

Confirmation of Enrolment

Parents will receive an email on Friday 23rd June 2025 to confirm whether their Enrolment Application has been successful. Parents will need to let is know prior to Wednesday 2nd July if they no longer want to proceed with the enrolment. If we don't hear from you, we will assume that they will be joining our school next year.