Foundation Enrolment for 2027
Children are eligible for school if they turn five prior to 30 April in the year they attend.
If your child was born 1 May 2021 – 30 April 2022, they are eligible to attend school in 2027.
The Holy Trinity Catholic Parish is in a major growth corridor in the Western suburbs of Melbourne and all five primary schools have a catchment area: St Martin De Porres Queen of Peace, Lumen Christi, Stella Maris and St Mary of the Cross.
Please visit schools’ websites for zone maps and catchment areas.
Applications will be considered in the following order of priority:
- Baptised Catholic children residing in the St Martin de Porres zone
- Brothers and sisters of students currently enrolled in the school
- Baptised children from Christian religions that share a special relationship with the history and traditions of the Catholic Church
- Non-Catholic children
The complete enrolment priority order is detailed in the school’s enrolment policy.
Enrolment Process & Timeline for Foundation 2027
- SCHOOL TOURS: Open Week, Every day from Monday 23th – Wednesday 25th from 9:15am – 10:30am
- APPLICATIONS OPEN: Thursday 5th March 2026 (please apply through the enrolment tab on our website)
- APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 3 April 2026
- INTERVIEW: Monday 18 May to Friday 29 May 2026
- OFFER OF PLACE: Emailed on Thursday 18 June 2026
- ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER: By Friday 3 July 2026
- TRANSITION / ORIENTATION PROGRAM: November/December 2026
Contact details for questions about the enrolment process
Nina (Enrolments Officer) enrolments@smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au
School Tours
Would you like to see St Martin de Porres Primary School in action during the day? We warmly invite you to join one of our school tours and experience it firsthand. Simply let us know which tour suits you best by booking a day and we would love to show you around!
| Date | Time | Link to book a tour |
| Monday 23rd March | Between 9:15am – 10:30am | Click here |
| Tuesday 24th March | Between 9:15am – 10:30am | Click here |
| Wednesday 25th March | Between 9:15am – 10:30am | Click here |