Selective Entry Schools
Selective Entry High Schools
Selective entry high schools are for high-achieving students in years 9 to 12.
These schools accept students through a competitive entrance exam. Some enrolments are also made based on equity consideration or at the discretion of the school principal.
Students must be in their second year of secondary school to apply to sit the entrance exam. This is usually year 8.
There are four selective entry high schools in Victoria:
Melbourne High School (boys only) in South Yarra.
The Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School (girls only) in Melbourne.
Nossal High School (boys and girls) in Berwick.
Suzanne Cory High School (boys and girls) in Werribee.
The Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School (girls only) in Melbourne.
Nossal High School (boys and girls) in Berwick.
Suzanne Cory High School (boys and girls) in Werribee.
At selective entry high schools:
- 85% of students are accepted based on entrance exam results.
- 10% of enrolments are through the equity consideration category.
- 5% of enrolments are at the principal's discretion.
5% Rule
There are a limited number of places. A maximum of 5% of Year 8 students from any one school can be accepted across the four selective entry high schools. The exam includes five tests:
- Verbal reasoning (multiple-choice, 30 minutes)
- Numerical reasoning (multiple-choice, 30 minutes)
- Persuasive or creative writing (writing task, 30 minutes)
- Reading comprehension (multiple-choice, 30 minutes)
- Mathematics (multiple-choice, 30 minutes).
The entire exam takes about three hours. There is usually one 15-minute break.
The test is not just about sound conceptual framework and accuracy but also about time management as students have to do about 50 to 60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes.
Mathematics
60 Questions/30 Minutes
Verbal Reasoning
60 Questions/30 Minutes
Numerical Reasoning
50 Questions/30 Minutes
Reading Comprehension
50 Questions/30 Minutes
Persuasive Or Creative Writing
Full Text/30 Minutes
Melbourne Tutorials offers Selective Entry preparation classes including practice tests to give our students a clear idea of the level of exam and expectations. For those students who are unable to undertake our regular classes, we can offer package of practice tests to sharpen their skills.
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