Enrolment

We’re delighted that you’re considering Sacred Heart Primary School for your child’s learning journey. Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

At Sacred Heart, we welcome enrolments from all families who are supportive of our Catholic values and inclusive culture. We are proud to educate students from a wide range of backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences.

Enrolment

Thank you for considering Sacred Heart Primary School Mildura for your child’s education. We are a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant Catholic school community that values every child and family. As part of the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL), we proudly welcome enrolments from all families who wish to experience our hospitality and values.

At Sacred Heart, we recognise parents and guardians as the first educators of their children. We look forward to partnering with you to nurture your child’s spiritual, academic, social and emotional growth.

We invite families to explore enrolment with us, and we welcome all enquiries, questions and school tours.

Enrolment Priority

In line with DOBCEL policy, enrolment priority is given to:

Siblings of children already enrolled at Sacred Heart
Catholic children from within our parish for whom Sacred Heart is the closest Catholic primary school
Catholic children from outside our parish where pastoral reasons apply (with consultation between schools)
Other children seeking a Catholic education, prioritising those for whom Sacred Heart is the closest Catholic primary school

Families outside these categories are still encouraged to apply. If Sacred Heart is not your closest Catholic school, we kindly ask you to begin the process with your nearest Catholic school and include a brief letter explaining why you are seeking enrolment at Sacred Heart. These applications are thoughtfully considered in collaboration with local principals.

Please note: Due to space and staffing limits, we typically offer two class groups per year level. This may affect the number of available enrolment places.

Foundation Enrolment (Starting in 2026)

We welcome your interest in joining Sacred Heart in Foundation 2026!

Key Dates and Steps:

Submit an Enrolment Enquiry any time via our website to stay updated.
Open Day Tours – Wednesday 7th May 2025 (9:30am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm)
Applications Open – Friday 28th March 2025
Applications Close – Friday 30th May 2025 at 4:00pm (unless places remain)
Confirmation of Enrolment – Offers made Friday 23rd June 2025
Decline by – Wednesday 2nd July 2025 (if not proceeding)

We encourage early enquiries and tour bookings to ensure you feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Transition to School

Starting school is a significant moment for every family. Our warm and carefully designed transition program helps children feel safe, confident, and excited for the journey ahead.

Our Foundation Transition Program includes:

Kinder Visits (August)
Buddy Program Launch (September): Matched with a Year 5 buddy who writes a letter and supports them
Buddy Playtime (late September)
Classroom Transition Visits (Term 4)
Buddy BBQ (November, 5–6pm)
Whole School Transition Day + Parent Information Session (early December)

You’ll receive exact dates and details once your enrolment is confirmed.

Enrolment in Other Year Levels

While many families join us in Foundation, we also warmly welcome students transferring into other year levels throughout the year.

Whether you’re relocating to Mildura, seeking a better school fit, or exploring Catholic education for the first time, we understand that changing schools is a big decision—and we're here to make the transition as smooth and supportive as possible.

We tailor each transition to suit the child’s age, background, and learning needs. This may include:

School tours and parent meetings prior to enrolment
Orientation visits to meet classmates and the new teacher
Access to school wellbeing staff and Learning Community Leaders
A peer buddy to support social connections and routines
Consultation with previous schools or support professionals (with family permission)
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) where adjustments or extra support are needed

If your child is moving from another school, we ask families to share any reports, plans, or assessments that will help us understand your child’s learning profile and strengths.

Our goal is to ensure every child feels safe, connected, and valued from the moment they join the Sacred Heart community.

Planning for Additional Support

All enrolment offers are conditional on families sharing any additional learning or medical needs. This ensures we can confirm our capacity to meet your child’s needs with the appropriate support.

If a child is identified—by families, kindergartens, allied health professionals, or our transition team—as requiring additional support, we will begin developing an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). This collaborative planning may begin in late 2025 and will involve:

Meetings with parents and guardians
Sharing of any relevant reports or assessments (e.g. speech therapy, occupational therapy, paediatrics)
Input from kindergarten or childcare educators
Consultation with Catholic Education Ballarat support services where needed
A clear, proactive plan for supporting your child in their first year at school

We believe that early communication and planning build trust and help children feel understood, prepared, and confident in their new learning environment.

Whether your child needs adjustments to support communication, attention, routines, social development, or health care, our goal is to work together in partnership from the very beginning.

School Fees

We aim to make Catholic education accessible and affordable. Our fees are set each year in consultation with the School Advisory Council.

2026 Annual Fees

Student Levy – $420 per student (Includes books, stationery, excursions, and incursions)
School Fee – ($1,375 per family) and Capital Fee – ($345 per family) combined cost for School & Capital Fees ($1,720 per family)
Technology Levy – $200 per student
Fundraising Levy – $175 per family (In place of major fundraising events)
Camp Fees (Years 3–6) – Charged separately with advance notice
- Year 3 Swan Hill (2 day/1 night camp) - $270
- Year 4 Campaspe Downs (3 day/2 night camp) - $450
- Year 5 Ballarat (3 day/2 night camp) - $510.
- Year 6 Melbourne (4 day/3 night camp) - $760

Health Care Card Holders

Families who hold a valid Health Care Card are eligible for a significantly reduced combined School Fee and Capital Works Fee of $520 per family (instead of the standard $1,720).

Fee Assistance

We never want financial circumstances to prevent a child from attending Sacred Heart. Confidential fee assistance is always available—please contact the Principal or Business Manager to discuss your situation.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online via our ‘Apply Now’ link. You’ll be asked to upload the following:

Child’s birth certificate
Immunisation record
Baptism certificate (if applicable)
Proof of residential address

After acceptance, you’ll receive:

Sacred Heart Enrolment Agreement
Parents/Guardians/Carers Code of Conduct

These documents must be signed before your child commences.

Helpful Enrolment Documents

We encourage families to review the following before applying:

"At Sacred Heart, we walk alongside every child and family, nurturing hearts, minds, and spirits."

MARK GIBSON, PRINCIPAL