The information on this website is supplied by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). As providers of the exam, ACER will support parents/carers and candidates throughout the selective entry process. Please contact us if you have any queries.
Participating schools
There are four Victorian government schools participating in the Selective Entry High Schools program.
Important dates 2024
Applications open
Monday 5 February 2024 10am
Advice sent to parents/carers on exam arrangements
Thursday 30 May 2024
Last day to change preferences
Friday 21 June 2024
Offers process
July - October 2024
Applications close
Friday 3 May 2024 11:59pm
Selective Entry High School exam
Saturday 15 June 2024
Exam outcome reports sent to parents/carers
September 2024
Quick reference
Who needs to sit the exam?
Candidates for Year 9 entry into Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School, Melbourne High School, Nossal High School and Suzanne Cory High School are required to sit the selective entry exam.
The entry process for Years 10-12 is managed by the individual schools.
How do I sit the exam?
The exam is hosted in selected venues across Melbourne. Special arrangements can be made for interstate or international candidates.
Fees
There is a fee of $170 payable at the time of application.
Applications are free for low-income or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
ACER and the Victorian Department of Education
ACER is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and one of the world's leading providers of educational expertise, products and services.
ACER is responsible for the secure and fair delivery of the Victorian Selective Entry High School exam. ACER brings their years of experience successfully delivering high-stakes assessments to this partnership with the Victorian Department of Education.
Equity and fairness
Equity consideration helps ensure that all students have access to the same educational opportunities.
Your child may be eligible for equity consideration category if:
- as their parent, you have either a Commonwealth Health Care Card or a Pension Card and qualify for income support benefits
- they identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Eligibility for the equity consideration category is verified at the application stage.
