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How to Apply for Year 10

Melbourne High School selects a minimum of 26 students to enter Year 10.

The 4% rule and Principal’s Discretionary Category are not applicable for Year 10.

Students must be either Australian citizens or a holder of a permanent resident’s visa, at the time of application. Citizens of New Zealand are also eligible to apply. Melbourne High School cannot enrol international or temporary students.

Equity Consideration

• Candidates who wish to be considered for the Equity Consideration category will need to complete the form via the Equity Consideration links found on each of the four Victorian Selective Entry High School’s websites.
• A separate form is to be used for families who wish to apply for Equity Consideration for entry to one or more of the Selective Entry High Schools in Victoria.  Data provided in this form will be available to the enrolments team at all four schools: The Mac.Robertson Girls High School, Melbourne High School, Nossal High School and Suzanne Cory High School.
• To be eligible for Equity Consideration families must provide evidence that the parents/guardians of the child applying are experiencing financial difficulty and are not able to meet the additional cost of the full application fee/s.
• Once submitted, the evidence supplied will be assessed by the Selective Entry High Schools and the candidate will receive an email with the outcome.  All decisions are final and apply to all four Selective Entry High Schools.
• If the Equity Consideration application is successful, the candidate will then receive a single use link from Edutest which will enable them to register for the test at a reduced cost. Successful candidates will be given a 50% reduction in the application cost for each school they apply to. (Some families may have more than one child applying for the entrance test. If so, a separate submission for Equity Consideration must be made for each child applying for entry).
• Please note that application forms for Equity Consideration need to be submitted to schools 3 weeks prior to the application close date (i.e. Friday 8 May 2026).  No late applications will be considered.
• The Equity Consideration link can be found here >>

Applications for Year 10 2027

The Melbourne High School Year 10 application process comprises of two key parts.

Part 1 involves registering to sit the EduTest Academic Assessment Test. The Year 10 Academic Assessment Test is independently administered by EduTest.

Part 2 requires the submission of a Melbourne High School application form along with all supporting documents directly to the school.

1. Register for the EduTest Academic Assessment Test via the link here>>

2. The Closing date for the EduTest Academic Assessment Test registration is Friday, 29 May 2026.  

3. The Academic Abilities Assessment Test is scheduled to take place at Melbourne High School on Monday, 15 June 2026.

4. The Year 10 Application Form will be emailed to all registered students during the week of 25 May 2026.

5. Please read the Selection Procedure, Selection Criteria and Guidelines for Application prior to submitting your application form.

6. The completed Year 10 Application Form and supporting documents are due no later than exam day on Monday, 15 June 2026.

The Year 10 Academic Assessment Test is administered by EduTest. For questions about the test, please contact EduTest on 03 9014 1411 or via email: info@edutest.com.au

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Selection is based on:

• the submission of a completed Application Form (which includes the applicant’s Personal Statement and Selection Criteria responses)

• supporting evidence of significant involvement in co-curricular activities

• submission of recent school reports

• the results of the Academic Abilities Assessment Test to ensure the applicant can keep up with the pace of a Selective Entry School program

• an interview of shortlisted applicants only

All applications are assessed by a School Selection Panel based on the specified criteria.

Application Form

The Application Form comprises of two parts.

    1.Personal Handwritten Statement

In their own handwriting, the applicant’s response should detail the reasons why they are seeking enrolment at Melbourne High School and why they feel they should be selected. Other factors relevant to their application may also be included.

     2.Response to the Selection Criteria

The applicant’s response should detail and describe evidence of their achievement against each criterion.

Academic Ability Assessment

All applicants are required to sit the Year 10 Academic Ability Assessment conducted on behalf of the School by EduTest. Unlike the Year 9 entry, this assessment is neither used as the key indicator of academic achievement nor as the main determinant of offers.

Interview

All short-listed applicants are interviewed by a School Selection Panel. Following interviews, the Selection Panel ranks all short-listed applicants, and positions are offered by the school strictly according to this rank order. Please note that the principal’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Selection Criteria

     1.Co-curricular Achievement

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate significant achievement in one or more areas of co-curricular involvement such as sport, music, debating, and performing arts.

     2.School and Community Leadership

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate a record of leadership at secondary school level or within the broader community. It is expected that applicants can demonstrate a high level of achievement against each criterion, however applicants are still considered where this is not the case.

    3.Academic Achievement

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate a record of outstanding academic achievement at secondary school level.

Supporting Documentation

Applicants should provide sufficient material to validate all information included in their Selection Criteria responses or Personal Statement. Applicants must also provide copies of the previous year’s mid-year and end-of-year academic school reports. The applicants will be invited to upload the supporting documents via link when requested.

Other Factors:

Factors which may also be considered include

• any short or long-term educational disadvantages or hardships which may have impacted the applicant’s educational opportunities

• previous family connections to the school.

Year 11 Arts & Humanities Intake

Inspire. Create. Excite.

Are you in Year 10 and excited by the arts and humanities?

* Do you have an aptitude for visual or performing arts and humanities?

* Would you like to extend your arts and humanities experiences?

* Can you see yourself attending Victoria’s leading government secondary boys’ school?

* Do you want a broad education that includes a study of the arts and humanities?

Melbourne High School offers an Arts and Humanities intake at Year 11 for a two-year VCE arts and humanities course of study to a limited number of students.

Students who are excited by the Arts and Humanities and have a demonstrated commitment to these disciplines, have an opportunity to take advantage of the School’s learning environment to achieve excellence. 

ELIGIBILITY

Melbourne High School is an academic Selective Entry (Year 9-12) State Government school for boys only.

Students must be either Australian or New Zealand citizens or a holder of a visa or ImmiCard which exempts them from paying International Student Fees to attend a Victorian government school.

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

Melbourne High School cannot enrol international or temporary students.

SELECTION CRITERIA

ONLY current Year 10, 2026 students are eligible to complete this online application.

Entrance into Year 11 at Melbourne High School through the specialised VCE Visual and Performing Arts & Humanities intake is conditional upon the agreement that successful students must study at least two VCE subjects from the Arts & Humanities stream in both Year 11 and in Year 12. This study load equates to a minimum of eight units of VCE Arts &/or Humanities subjects.

The options of the Arts & Humanities subjects on offer in 2026 will be subject to demand. There is no guarantee that all listed subjects will be offered. Successful applicants will be advised of confirmed selections prior to any final offering of a place.

SELECTION ASSESSMENT

It is expected that applicants can demonstrate a high level of achievement against each criterion. Written responses, supporting material, together with performance at audition(s), if relevant, and interview, will be taken into consideration.

All applications for entry to Melbourne High School at Year 11 are assessed by a school-appointed selection panel against the following criteria:

1. Outstanding Potential in VCE Arts or Humanities Subjects
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate significant ability and potential in at least two of the Year 11 Intake subjects listed on the School’s website.

2. Co-curricular Achievement
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate significant achievement in one or more areas of co-curricular involvement such as sport, music, debating and the performing arts.

3. School Leadership
Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate a record of leadership at the secondary school level or within the broader community.

4. Academic Achievement
Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate a record of strong academic achievement at secondary school level.

A previous close family connection to the School may be considered, however this is not a criterion for selection.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to complete an online application, and:

– list which 2-3 VCE Arts/Humanities subjects they wish to apply for

– list any VCE units they have already studied in 2026

– list all the VCE units they wish to study in 2027 – 2028

– submit a (500 word maximum) Personal Response, describing their personal reasons for wanting to join Melbourne High School, with emphasis on abilities in their chosen Arts/Humanities subjects. All statements of achievements included within written responses must be supported by at least one uploaded supporting document per listed achievement … such as certificates, reference letters etc.

– list a summary of achievements (secondary school only) that align with the Selection Criteria

– respond to additional questions if applying for VCE Visual & Performing Arts subjects

ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS

In addition to completing this online application form, each applicant will be required to:

– supply their academic results by uploading copies of their two latest full (not interim) school reports (eg. Semester 2, 2025 & Semester 1, 2026)

Academic grades and teacher comments contained within the reports regarding cooperation, participation, self-management and ability to meet deadlines will be considered.

Please note: we do not require a cover letter, photograph of the applicant or teacher references

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS APPLICANTS ONLY

Music Performance / Investigation

Students should have received instruction in orchestral instruments and/or Voice. If selected for an audition and interview, you will be required to perform TWO contrasting works or movements on the instrument of your choice. Both pieces are to be played on the ONE instrument. The combined works should take no longer than 10 minutes to perform. You will also be required to complete some sight reading and aural tests.

Theatre Studies

If selected for an interview and audition, you are required to learn and perform one of the five prescribed monologues and perform another piece of script, sight unseen. A preparation time of three (3) minutes will be given and then you will be asked to sight read and perform the script for the selection panel.

Media Studies

Links to your online YouTube or Vimeo etc media work are required to be uploaded.

Art Creating and Exhibiting

Up to six photographs (as JPEGs) of your artwork (of no more than 10mb each) with a brief artist’s statement of no more than 300 words must accompany your application. If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to bring a folio of their original artwork.

Visual Communication Design

Up to six photographs (as JPEGs) of your artwork, such as drawings and design projects (of no more than 10mb each), with a brief artist’s statement of no more than 300 words must accompany your application. If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to bring a folio of their original artwork.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The Principal and Enrolment Administration Officer oversee that:

–          all fully completed applications are forwarded to the Selection Panel
–          the Selection Panel reviews applications and shortlists candidates
–          the selected candidates are invited to an interview, and if relevant, present a folio or audition
–          provisional places are offered to successful candidates
–          confirmation of the successful student’s course subject selections are distributed

TIMELINE

–          all applications, submissions and payments are due by 11.59pm on Monday, 20th July 2026 
–          applicants will be notified by email if successfully short-listed by Friday, 31 July 2026
–          shortlisted applicants will be invited to be interviewed during the week of:
                Monday 3 August-Friday 6 August 2026

–          successful applicants will be notified during September 2026

HELPFUL REFERENCES:

For a comprehensive list of VCAA 2026 – VCE Subjects and their descriptions:

VCAA VCE Study Designs

Please email your Expression of interest to enrol@mhs.vic.edu.au to be sent a link to the application form.

To find out more please visit the MHS Foundation website.

As a government school, parents are not required to pay an annual tuition fee. However, the school relies on the generosity and involvement of parents through volunteering their time and/or voluntary payment contributions in order continue to provide the best possible education and support for students.

These contributions help to cover the cost of materials, equipment and other consumables. For each year level, a list has been outlined where parents can choose to make voluntary contribution based on their son’s subjects and electives. All payments are made via Compass.

View Parent Payment Policy Year 9

View Parent Payment Policy Year 10

View Parent Payment Policy year 11

View Parent Payment Policy Year 12

View DET Parent Payment Policy

For questions about Melbourne High School, please contact the “Enrolment Administrator”.

• Email: enrol@mhs.vic.edu.au

Telephone: +61 3 9823 7152