Victorian Selective Entry High Schools

Year 9 admission process 2027

Applications for entry into Selective Entry High Schools in 2027 are now open. Applications close on Friday 24 April 2026.

This website contains information about processes and requirements, exam preparation and procedures, and how enrolment offers are communicated.

For policy information relating to Victoria's Selective Entry High Schools refer to the Victorian Department of Education website.

Students in their second year of secondary schooling (Year 8) can apply for a place by sitting the entrance exam.

This website contains information related to Year 9 entry. Entry to Years 10 to 12 is handled directly by the schools.

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) administers the centralised selection process on behalf of the Department of Education. ACER is responsible for the secure and fair delivery of the Victorian Selective Entry High School exam.

Please contact us if you have any queries.

Important dates 2026

Applications open

Monday 2 March 2026 10am

Applications close

Friday 24 April 2026 11:59pm

Advice sent to parents/carers on exam arrangements

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Selective Entry High School exam

Saturday 20 June 2026

Exam outcome reports sent to parents/carers

August 2026

Last day to change preferences

Friday 26 June 2026

Offers process

August – October 2026

ACER and the Victorian Department of Education

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.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and pay respect to the ongoing living cultures of First Peoples.