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 4:00pm on Thursday May 22, 2025 by visiting the DOBCEL website (clink link).  (Note that this link will not be    live until Monday February 10, 2025 at 9:00am).

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.