FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the enrolment process at Strathmore Secondary College the answer could be here.
How do I apply for enrolment at Strathmore Secondary College?
If you are applying for a position in Year 7, parents with students in Grade 6 attending a Government primary school are to wait for the Department of Education to distribute the relevant forms through your primary school. The forms are to be filled out and returned to your primary school by the specified date. The forms will then be forwarded to the College.
Parents with children in Grade 6 at an Independent school must fill out an Independent School Application Form available from the General Office or download it here.
What are the enrolment requirements for entry into the College?
Enrolment at Strathmore Secondary College is directed by Government policy. The Victorian Department of Education has recognised that the College does not have the ability to satisfy demand and as a result the Regional Director has put in place an enrolment ceiling. This means that Strathmore has a limited capacity to enrol students from beyond its neighbourhood boundary or zone.
I live out of the zone. Can I still apply for entry into Strathmore Secondary College?
Yes, you may still apply for entry into the College. However, you will need to apply on a Curriculum Grounds basis. Once all applicants from within the zone have been placed, the College will look at applications made with a Sibling claim and then on Curriculum Grounds.
The number of applicants accepted on Sibling or Curriculum Grounds varies each year depending on the number of applications the College receives from within the zone.
I do not currently live in the zone, but I will be moving into the area shortly. Can I still apply for entry into Strathmore Secondary College?
Yes, you can, however, it is preferred that you put forward your application once you have moved. Your application will be processed once the College is provided with evidence to show that the new address is now the child's permanent place of residence.
Is there a waiting list and if so, how do I get onto it?
Strathmore Secondary College only accepts enrolment applications on a year by year basis; that is you cannot apply for enrolment any earlier than the year before commencement. We use waiting lists only at the end of the application process to fill the spots left vacant as a result of a declined offer or when a student exits the College.
Is there an entrance exam to qualify for enrolment at Strathmore Secondary College?
No, Strathmore Secondary College does not use an entrance exam as a way of selecting students. However, once enrolled, all incoming Year 7 students are asked to sit a maths, spelling and comprehension test to identify those who would benefit from extension or support in these areas.
I need to enrol my child into a secondary school right away. What should I do?
Contact the College and request an enrolment application form for the year level applicable. Once the form has been submitted, with all the relevant documentation, your application will be reviewed.
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