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The Minimum High School Program (MHSP) is one of three high school programs on which students who entered grade nine prior to the 2014-2015 school year may graduate. This page provides information related to the requirements for a student to graduate on the MSHP.

Before a student is permitted to pursue the MHSP, a school district must provide written notice to the student’s parent or guardian explaining the benefits of the Recommended High School Program (RHSP).

Notice of Benefits of the RHSP (English) (PDF, 104KB)
Notice of Benefits of the RHSP (Spanish) (PDF, 115KB)

Before a student is permitted to take courses under the MHSP, the student, the student's parent or guardian and a school counselor or school administrator must agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the MHSP, and the student must meet at least one of the following conditions:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have completed two credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum under the Texas Education Code, §28.002(a)(1)
  • Have failed to be promoted to Grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district

The agreement must be in writing and signed by each party.

The following documents provide an example of MHSP Opt-In Agreements:

Sample MHSP Opt-In Agreement (English) (PDF, 22KB)
Sample MHSP Opt-In Agreement (Spanish) (PDF, 22KB)

A student has the right to re-enroll in the Recommended High School Program at any time.

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Enrolling in a Selective Entry School

What is a Selective Entry School?

Victoria’s four Selective Entry High Schools are the only Victorian public schools exclusively designed for academically talented students. As proud government schools, each Selective Entry High School has a unique profile with the core purpose of nurturing academic excellent in young adults in Years 9 to 12. Unlike SEAL schools, or schools offering “selective” acceleration programs, Suzanne Cory’s cohort is entirely based on selective entry, and does not engage in streaming. Rather, all students at Suzanne Cory High School are considered academically and intellectually gifted, and undertake an accelerated curriculum designed to challenge and stimulate students of high academic ability.

Suzanne Cory is a government public high school and does not charge any tuition fees. To learn more about what fees may be charged by government public schools, please click here.

Who can enrol?

Suzanne Cory High School accepts approx. 200 students at Year 9 level, and approx. 30 students at Years 10 and 11, each year. Suzanne Cory is not zoned; our student body is drawn from suburbs all across Melbourne. Entry to the school is contingent on sitting and successfully passing an entrance exam, which is conducted by the Victorian Department of Education. Students who have not sat an exam will not be considered for admission.

Suzanne Cory does not take international students. Please see below the Eligibility criteria.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for and attend a Selective Entry High School, students must be in their second year of secondary schooling or its equivalent (usually Year 8), have not previously sat the examination for Year 9 entry, and be:

·        an Australian citizen, or

·        a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia, or

·        holders of a visa or ImmiCard, which would exempt them from paying International Student Fees to attend a Victorian government school (for further information, refer to International Student Visa Fee Table at: www.study.vic.gov.au/en/Pages/school-accreditation.aspx and the ImmiCard section of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website at: www.border.gov.au/Trav/Refu/Immi, or

·        able meet the above criteria by the time the offers process commences.

Students attending government and non-government schools, as well as home-schooled students, are eligible to apply.

The above eligibility criteria apply to students living in Victoria, as well as those living and studying interstate or overseas. More information for students living interstate/overseas can be found in section 5.

Fee-paying international students enrolled in Victorian schools are not eligible to apply.

Verification of eligibility
Applicants who are offered a place must provide original documents, such as a Certificate of Evidence of Australian Citizenship, visa and/or birth certificate, to the Selective Entry High School in order to complete enrolment.

Victorian students who are home-schooled will need to email their home-school registration letter provided by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority to the Selective Entry Unit at .

Offers will be withdrawn if all eligibility requirements for enrolment are not met.

An administration fee of $25 will be retained if an application is submitted and the student is ineligible to apply.

Entrance Examination

Entrance examinations occur mid-year for enrolment in the following year. For example, if your child wishes to enrol in 2023, they will need to sit the entrance exam in mid-2022. The school does not handle enrolment directly, and all enquiries for enrolments at Year 9 should be directed to the Selective Entry Unit.  Applications to sit the 2022 examination for Year 9, 2023 entry is now closed. Please visit the Department of Education and training website for further information.

Suzanne Cory also accepts student intake at Year 10 and Year 11. The number of places available varies from year to year (between 10 and 20, on average), and is dependent on existing student numbers. Entry at Year 10 and Year 11 is also contingent on sitting and successfully completing an entrance examination. As with Year 9 intake, entrance exams occur mid-year for enrolment in the following year. Applications are closed for Year 10 and Year 11 2023 intake. Please visit this link for more information. 

Any questions?

If you have any questions in regards to enrolment at Suzanne Cory High School, please email .

You can also download our information booklet now for more information about our school.

Enrolment Applications

Year 9, 2023 – Closed.

Year 9 2023 intake applications are now closed.

Year 10 & 11, 2023 – Closed.

2024 Applications will open in February.

The application process is made directly to the Selective Entry Unit of the Department of Education and Training.

Please click on this link for the application details.

The Enrolment Process

What are the requirements for entering high school

How to Enrol

Year 9 Enrolment

Suzanne Cory is a secondary school for students in Year 9 to 12. We accept approximately 200 students at Year 9 level each year, comprising of students from across Greater Melbourne. As a selective entrance school, admission is conditional on sitting and successfully completing the entrance exam. Entrance examinations occur mid-year for enrolment in the following year; for example, if your child wishes to enrol in 2023, they will need to sit the entrance exam in mid-2022. They will need to apply to sit the entrance examination which opens around March. The school does not handle enrolment directly, and all enquiries for enrolments at Year 9 should be directed to the Selective Entry Unit.

Applications for Year 9, 2023 are closed.

Enrolment Timeline
  • Applications close: Now closed
  • Entrance examination: Saturday 23 July 2022
  • Examination outcome & placement offers: September – November 2022
  • Student Examination reports sent to parents: Friday 23 September 2022

All students who wish to enrol in a selective entry high school must lodge their application online with the Selective Entry Unit of the Department of Education and Training.

All prospective students are encouraged to attend a tour of the school prior to lodging their application to sit the entrance examination.

The Enrolment Process

What are the requirements for entering high school

How to Enrol

Year 10 & 11 Enrolment

Suzanne Cory accepts a limited number of students at Year 10 and Year 11 each year. The number of places offered varies from year to year, and as such, they are highly competitive. (Please note, Suzanne Cory does not accept students at Year 12 level.) As with entry at Year 9 level, admission to Suzanne Cory at Year 10 and Year 11 is is conditional on sitting and successfully completing the entrance exam. Entrance examinations occur mid-year for enrolment in the following year; for example, if your child wishes to enrol in 2023, they will need to sit the entrance exam in mid-2022. The school handles enrolment at Year 10 and Year 11 in conjunction with EduTest. All applications to sit the exam should be made through EduTest; enrolment and information enquiries may be directed to our administration staff.

Enrolment Timeline
  • Applications Open: Early 2023
  • Applications Closed: TBC
  • Deadline for written response and supporting documentation: TBC
  • Entrance Examination: TBC
  • Examination Results & Placement Offers: TBC

All students who wish to enrol at Suzanne Cory High School in Year 10 or Year 11 must apply via EduTest.

All prospective students and parents are encouraged to attend a tour of the school prior to lodging their application to and sitting the entrance examination.

Suzanne Cory High School’s 2023 Information Evening

How do I apply for high school in Australia?

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What grade is a 17 year old in Australia?

In Australia, the twelfth grade is referred to as Year 12. In New South Wales, students are usually 16 or 17 years old when they enter Year 12 and 17 or 18 years during graduation (end of year).

What age is Year 11 in Australia?

Australia. In Australia, Year Eleven is typically the twelfth year of education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 11 are aged between sixteen and seventeen.

How do I apply for secondary school in Victoria?

Steps to enrol your child in secondary school use Find my School to locate your local secondary school or preferred school, and read about Enrolling in school . complete the Application Form and return it to your child's primary school by (date to be confirmed)