Enrolment

The beginning of a child's schooling journey is one of the most exciting times of both a child and family’s life!
At Ceres Primary school we have invested years of knowledge and experience into developing a nurturing, supportive and community focused program for our students and families choosing to join the Ceres Primary School Community.

Our program enables students to learn through exploring, play and questioning in the classroom and school community. Through the use of the school values in all aspects of our school language, our students feel safe and connected to our Community. Our staff are focussed on providing a warm and supportive classroom environment with a strong focus on hands-on learning, our students thrive in all areas of their learning and self. Our teaching program focuses on the individual learner, catering for each child, ensuring they experience success at school.

Ceres Primary School also has an engaging after school care program available for families, provided by local Geelong company 'Kelly Club.' You can learn more about Kelly Club in the 'Our Families' page.

Ceres Primary School's catchment is primarily zoned to the Ceres and Gnarwarre areas, however if our classes are not at full capacity, we are able to accept students from the wider area.

Open Days and Tours

We have a number of open mornings and afternoons scheduled for families in 2026. Please email ceres.ps@education.vic.gov.au to register your interest.

Monday 16th March - 3.45-4.30pm (now at capacity)

Monday 30th March - 9.15-10am (now at capacity)

Monday 4th May - 3.45-4.30pm

Monday 18th May - 9.15-10am

Monday 15th June - 3.45-4pm

If you are a prospective parent or carer of students and are interested in enrolling for 2027, please contact our school office at (03) 5249 1382 or ceres.ps@education.vic.gov.au and we can book you in for a smaller tour (3-4 families) during school hours.

We encourage prospective students to attend so they can get a feel for our school too.

Our school zone

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.

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.

What you need to do:

Contact our school (03) 5249 1382 or email to book a school tour.
Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by Monday 20 April 2026). This pack includes guidance on the application process.
Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application 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.
Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 28 January 2027.

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).

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