ENTRY AT YEAR 9 and Year 10

Most students enter Melbourne High School in Year 9. For these students it will be one of the most significant and exciting events of their lives. Each year the School is rejuvenated with a new intake of enthusiastic young men.

Melbourne High School will enrol a minimum of 28 new students into Year 10. Selection will be by Entrance Exam, Application and Interview. This additional enrolment will enable students with high academic achievements and commitment to cultural and sporting involvement to enter the School.



RESIDENCY STATUS
Students MUST be either Australian citizens or holders of a PERMANENT resident's visa, at the time of registration/application.

KEY DATES

  • Significant Enrolment dates:
    • Applications for entry into Year 9 for 2009 will open mid March
    • Closing date for Year 9 Applications - Friday, 30th May 2008
    • Entrance Examination for Year 9 - Saturday, 14th June 2008 at the Royal Exhibition Buildings, Carlton
    • Applications for entry into Year 10 for 2009 open early April
    • Closing date for Year 10 applications – 7th July
    • Academic Ability Assessment for Year 10 – Saturday 19th July at Melbourne High School.
    • Information about Year 11 and 12 Applications

PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

  • Wednesday 19 March at 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 30 April at 5:30 pm & 7:00pm
    School Tours will be at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm


HOW TO APPLY FOR YEAR 9

  • Applications for Year 9 2009 ---- Now Closed

Notes for Year 9

  • Melbourne High School selects 308 students to enter Year 9. Approximately 1330 boys sit the Entrance Examination. The examination is conducted off campus.
  • Boys who sit the Entrance Examination are ranked according to their aggregate score.
  • To be considered for selection, a student must reach an acceptable standard in all sections of the Entrance Examination.
  • The maximum number of students admitted into Melbourne High School and The MacRobertson Girls High School combined must not exceed 3% of any one school’s Year 8 enrolment.
  • 15 places are reserved for entry via the Principal’s Discretionary Category. Applicants who missed a place because of the 3% rule or were within 5 marks of the cut off score will be invited to apply under the Principal’s Discretionary Category.
  • The Principal’s Discretionary Application Form asks for evidence demonstrating academic and co-curricular achievements and a personal statement outlining reasons for wanting to join Melbourne High School. The application must be accompanied by a copy of the candidate’s current mid-year report. Applicants are shortlisted and a limited number will be called for interview.

HOW TO APPLY FOR YEAR 10

  • Applications for Year 10 2009 open in April

Year 10 Selection Criteria.
Year 10 online registration ----- Now Open

Print and complete the "Year 10 Application Form".

KEY DATES FOR YEAR 10

  • Applications for entry into Year 10 for 2009 open Mid April 2008.
  • Closing date for Year 10 Applications is Friday 4th July 2008.
  • Academic Ability Assessment for Year 10 – Sat. July 19 at Melbourne High School.

Notes For Year 10

  • Melbourne High School selects a minimum of 28 students to enter Year 10.
  • Selection is via an Academic Ability Assessment, Application accompanied by copies of school reports and for short-listed candidates an Interview.
  • The 3% rule and Principal's Discretionary Category are not applicable at Year 10.
  • Copies of the applicant’s 2007 end of year AND 2008 mid year school reports and Application Form MUST be handed in on the day of the Academic Ability Assessment – Sat. July 19 2008.