Caulfield South
Primary School
Enrolment
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield South Primary School welcomes all enrolments. Choosing a school is a significant and important decision. Many families benefit from attending a school tour led by our Principal student leaders. Tours provide a first hand experience of the school, its culture and facilities.
Our school zone
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. Your school zone is determined based on your permanent residential address.
Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their local school. Students may enrol at another school if there are available places.
For more information about our school zone, please contact our school. For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones.
2027 Prep Enrolment
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. Contact our school caulfield.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au or follow the link here to book an optional school tour.
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by Monday 20 April 2026). This pack includes guidance on the application process.
3. Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.
Our school uses the Department of Education’s secure digital enrolment system called VicStudents. This means you can submit your Foundation (Prep) application online and receive updates through the system. If you have any questions about the online enrolment process, please contact our school. Paper enrolment application forms are also available on request.
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).
Other year level enrolments
We also accept enrolment applications for students in other year levels. You can submit a request at any time in the school year.
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.
School Zone Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Caulfield South Primary School
Frequently asked questions
Parent Payments
Caulfield South Primary Caulfield South Primary School Council encourages all families to contribute towards improving our teaching and learning environment through the Parent Payment Contributions.
Parent Payments Voluntary Contributions help us to continue to provide our quality programs that cater to the needs and interests of all our students. In particular, these contributions have allowed us to enhance our specialist programs including increased digital learning opportunities and extensive STEM resources.
School Uniform
The following items may be worn all year round, with either the summer or winter uniform. Caulfield South Primary School’s compulsory school uniform items are as follows:
Jumper or Vest
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Fleece zip vest
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Hoodie jumper (with or without zip)
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Round neck jumper
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Bomber jacket
Polo Shirts
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Yellow or blue polo shirt (long or short sleeved)
Skorts
Plain navy skorts without decoration or brand name and in winter can be worn with navy blue tights/stockings
Socks or tights/stockings
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Navy blue or white socks
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Navy blue tights/stockings
Footwear
Appropriate footwear is to be worn. Summer sandals with covered toes, black school shoes or pull-on school boots or runners are permitted. No thongs or open-toed sandals are permitted.
Headwear
Navy blue, navy white gingham or gold/yellow headbands, hair ribbons, “scrunchies” or headwear worn as part of cultural/religious beliefs. Elastic bands used to tie up hair may be worn in any colour.
Summer Uniform
Dresses - Summer blue and white checked dress
Shorts - Plain navy blue shorts without decoration or brand name
Winter Uniform
Track Pants - Plain, navy blue track pants (straight leg or double knee with a rib cuff) without decoration or brand name
Winter Tunic – Navy/Royal/White/Gold check
Winter Skirt - Navy/Royal/White/Gold check
School Raincoat (optional) – Navy unbranded raincoat
Beanie - Navy/school branded
School hat (hats to be worn from 15th August till 30th April)
Navy Legionnaire or Safety Slouch Hat (branded)
School bag
20 litre Junior Branded Backpack
Art Smock
Navy Art Smock
General appearance
While at school, travelling to or from school or participating in school activities, Caulfield South Primary School students must comply with the following:
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Uniforms must be clean and in good repair
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Uniforms must be clearly marked with the owner’s name
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Additional layers of clothing may be worn underneath the uniform for added warmth, provided these undergarments are completely hidden.
Jewellery and cosmetics
Students are not permitted to wear decorative jewellery to school. Stud earrings and sleepers worn in the ears, and watches, are the only acceptable jewellery.
Cosmetics may not be worn at school. Only clear nail polish is permitted.
Hair and Sun safety
Shoulder length or longer hair is to be tied back to help restrict the spread of nits and lice and for student safety.
School uniform hats must be worn outside from mid-August (15th August) to 30th April and on any other day prescribed by the school. School uniform hats may also be worn outside of this time, by parent or student choice.
Hats are not to be worn inside.
Students are permitted to wear sunglasses during outdoor activities. Sunglasses should be close-fitting, wrap-around that meet the Australian Standards 1067 and cover as much of the eye area as possible.
Before & After School Care
The TeamKids Program is conveniently located at our school, with extended hours to help families juggle work and home. Start and end the day with fun with industry-leading educator-to-child ratios that ensure each child enjoys a nurturing, entertaining and safe experience.
Applications can be made via the TeamKids website
Buddy Program
Our Prep and Year 5 buddy program creates a supportive and inclusive environment to help our Prep students feel welcome, build their confidence, and ease their transition into the school community. Through regular interactions, such as shared activities, classroom assistance, or assistance out in the playground, the year 5 buddies offer guidance and friendship, fostering a sense of belonging. This program not only benefits the younger students by providing them with role models and mentors but also helps the older students develop their leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. Overall, the buddy program cultivates a nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported and also through which fond memories and connections are made.
Lunch Orders
Mr Brightside is a local café business and our lunch order provider. Lunch orders can be ordered via the Flexischools App and are available for Prep to Year 6 Students every Thursday and Friday. The cut off time to order is 9:45am on the day of receiving the lunch order.
Please see the attached lunch order menu and instruction from Flexischools on how you can order for your child.
