High School Transition
Steps to enrol your child in secondary school
Moving from primary to secondary school is an important step in a child’s education. In Victoria, students start secondary school when they reach Year 7.
Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school
If your child is seeking a place in Year 7 at a secondary school next year:
- NMPS will provide you with a Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2025-26. The pack will be available from Term 2, 2025 and will include the application form.
- Use https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/ to locate your local secondary school or preferred school, and read about School Zones at https://www.vic.gov.au/school-zones and Enrolling in school https://www.vic.gov.au/how-choose-school-and-enrol
- Complete the application form and return it to your child’s primary school by Friday 9th May 2025.
- Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department’s Placement Policy. However, all communication about your child’s placement must be with the Year 6 High School Placement Coordinator, Kristen Pepyat, at your child’s primary school until the placement is confirmed.
- If you are considering the University High School Accelerated Program, this is communicated with families at the end of Term Three via Uni High AFTER they have confirmed your enrolment. NMPS has no impact or input into this process.
- You will receive notification of your child’s Year 7 placement offer on Tuesday 1st July 2025.
- All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9th December 2025.
Moving to a non-government secondary school:
- Contact the secondary school to find out their enrolment process.
- Visit Catholic Education Commission of Victoria https://vcea.catholic.edu.au/choosing-a-catholic-school/ and Independent Schools Victoria https://is.vic.edu.au/ to find Catholic and independent schools.
