To start primary school your child will need to turn five years of age by 30 April of the year that they start school.
Your child must be at school in the year that they turn six years of age - this is the compulsory school starting age
You can enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school at any time during the year. This is particularly helpful if you are moving to a new area, interstate or from overseas once you have a residential address in Victoria. Enrolment is made directly with the school.