Enrolment Information for Future Students 

Thank you for considering St James' Parish School for your child/children's education.  

Enrolment for Years 1 to 6

During the year any families wishing to enquire about year levels other than Foundation are asked to contact the school to arrange a tour.  Upon completing a tour we will provide you with all the relevant information regarding our enrolment process.

Please contact St James' Parish School on 5335 8750

2026 Foundation Tours Available (Book a Tour)

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.  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 May 22, 2025. 

2026 Foundation Expression of Interest 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 form by clicking the orange link below by 4:00pm on Thursday May 22, 2025 by visiting the DOBCEL website.

Enrolment Expression of Interest

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. 

2026 Foundation Enrolment Application Key Dates 

• 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.