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 on the basis of your permanent residential address.
All other applications will be considered subject to available space, and prioritised according to:
- students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time
- all other students in order of closeness of their home to the school.
Our school manages enrolments using the Department of Education's Enrolment Policy for the enrolment, placement, and transfer of students.
For more information, you can:
- visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions
- call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
- email the VSBA at [email protected]
Foundation 2027 Information
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:
1. Book and optional school tour via this website.
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation. This pack includes guidance on the application process and timeline.
3. Submit an enrolment application form via Vic Students by Friday 31 July 2026. If you require a paper form, please contact the school via [email protected]
4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.
5. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
6. Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.
7. 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).
Enrolment at other grade levels
We also accept enrolment applications for students in other year levels. You can submit a request at any time in the school year via Vic Students. A paper enrolment can also be request via the school office at [email protected]
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.
Foundation Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers
Uniform
All students at Hawthorn West Primary School wear school uniform. The uniform is designed to be practical, affordable and ensure that all students feel included.
Our uniform providers are PSW. To purchase from the broad range of items on offer visit PSW
The school also has a significant collection of second hand uniform, which is in good condition and very affordable.
Out of School Hours Program
The Out of School Hours Program at Hawthorn West Primary School is operated by Teamkids. Teamkids offer before care from 7.00 am and after school care until 6.00pm. They also offer a varied and extensive Holiday Care Program, which is also available on Curriculum Days. The program is inclusive and highly engaging.
Year 7 Enrolment
Enrolling your child in Year 7 is an important part of their education journey. We want to help you make the transition process as easy as possible. Each year, the department releases Year 6 to Year 7 placement information for schools and for parents/carers, with information packs available from the beginning of Term 2 for students commencing Year 7 the following year. These information packs, and other important information, can be found on Moving from primary to secondary school page of the Victorian Government website. To enrol your child at a Victorian Government Secondary School please follow the link here.
Extra Curricula
Hawthorn West Primary School offers a range of extra curricula activities that run adjacent to the school day.
Junior Engineers
Smart Art - for details contact the HWPS office
Guitar Lessons with Scott Candlish
Keyboard Lessons with ABC Music
Singing Lessons with ABC Music