STEPS TO ENROL YOUR CHILD IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
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, you will need to:
1. Complete the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2024-25. Your child’s primary school will give you a copy of the pack.
2. use Find my School to locate your local secondary school or preferred school, and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.
3. complete the application form and return it to your child’s primary school by Friday 10 May 2024.
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 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at your child’s primary school until the placement is confirmed.
You will receive notification of your child’s Year 7 placement offer on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 10 December 2024.
Moving from a non-government primary school or home schooling to a government secondary school
If your child is seeking a place in Year 7 at a secondary school next year, you will need to:
1. Download and complete the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2024-25. The form is available at the bottom of this page.
2. use Find my School to locate your local secondary school or preferred school and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.
3. Provide proof of address, along with your application. (See Residential Address Check form at the bottom of this page)
4. complete the application form and return it to Bendigo South East College by email: kim.polglase@education.vic.gov.au or directly to the BSE General Office.by Friday 10 May 2024.
You will receive notification of your child’s Year 7 placement in a government secondary school on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 10 December 2024.
Once your child is enrolled
Read our tips for starting secondary school to learn how you can support your child through the move.
Appealing a Year 7 enrolment
If a school decides not to accept your enrolment, you can appeal. This situation can happen if you request to enrol at a school outside of your school zone, and the school does not have enough places.
You can lodge a written appeal to the school. The timeline for appeals to the school is detailed in the ‘Placement Information Pack’. Appeals are considered by the school’s placement committee and/or principal. They will check the priority order of placement(opens in a new window) and confirm your address. They will also consider appeals on compassionate grounds on a case-by-case basis.
If your appeal to the school is unsuccessful and you’re not satisfied with the outcome, you can escalate the appeal to your local regional office. The timeline for appeals to the regional office is detailed in the ‘Placement Information Pack’.
Appeals to the regional office are considered by a panel of senior department staff.
Year 7 Information Evening – May 6 @ 6 PM – 7.30 PM
No Booking Needed
Additional Information
Moving from Primary School Information for Parents and Carers
Forms and Downloads
Residential address check form
Application for Year 7 Placement 2025
Steps to enrol your child in secondary college
Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack for Carers