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 2010 will open 2nd March
    • Closing date for Year 9 Applications - Friday, 29th May 2009
    • Entrance Examination for Year 9 - Saturday, 13th June 2009 at the Royal Exhibition Buildings, Carlton
    • Applications for entry into Year 10 for 2010 open early April
    • Closing date for Year 10 applications – 3 July
    • Academic Ability Assessment for Year 10 – Saturday 18th July at Melbourne High School.
    • Information about Year 11 and 12 Applications

PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

  • Wednesday 11 March at 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 28 April at 5:30 pm & 7:00pm
    School Tours will be at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm


HOW TO APPLY FOR YEAR 9

Notes for Year 9

  • Melbourne High School selects 336 students to enter Year 9. Approximately 1430 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 5% of any one school’s Year 8 enrolment.
  • 17 places are reserved for entry via the Principal’s Discretionary Category. Applicants who missed a place because of the 5% 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 2010 open in April

Year 10 Selection Criteria.

KEY DATES FOR YEAR 10

  • Applications for entry into Year 10 for 2010 open Mid April 2009.
  • Closing date for Year 10 Applications is Friday 3 July 2009.
  • Academic Ability Assessment for Year 10 – Sat. July 18 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 5% rule and Principal's Discretionary Category are not applicable at Year 10.
  • Copies of the applicant’s 2008 end of year AND 2009 mid year school reports and Application Form MUST be handed in on the day of the Academic Ability Assessment – Sat. July 18 2009.