Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Information

MOVING FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL TO 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. download the information pack available from the start of Term 2, 2025. The pack includes the application form. Your child's primary school may also 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 9 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 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 Tuesday 1 July 2025.

All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

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 the information pack available from the start of Term 2, 2025. The pack includes the application form.
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 submit it to your preferred secondary school by Friday 9 May 2025.

You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement in a government secondary school on Tuesday 1 July 2025.

All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9 December 2025.