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Melbourne High School Entrance Exam Tutoring

Melbourne High School is Victoria's oldest selective entry high school: an academically selective school for boys in South Yarra, enrolling Years 9–12. Entry is through the ACER Selective Entry High School exam, sat in Year 8, and competition for places is the strongest of all four Victorian selective schools.

Melbourne High at a Glance

Type
Selective entry, boys
Location
South Yarra, Melbourne
Established
1905
Year levels
Years 9–12
Main intake
Year 9 (exam sat in Year 8)
Entry exam
ACER Selective Entry High School exam

About Melbourne High School

Founded in 1905, Melbourne High School consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in Victoria for VCE results. Alongside academics, the school is known for its music, sport and debating programs and a strong alumni network.

The main intake is at Year 9, with places offered based on performance in the Selective Entry High School exam plus school preferences. A small number of additional places open at Year 10.

Entry works the same way for all four selective schools - read our complete Selective Entry Exam guide for the format, dates and application process.

Preparing for Melbourne High with Impulse Education

Both Impulse Education founders are recent Melbourne High School graduates. We sat this exact exam, studied at MHS, and coach students with first-hand knowledge of what the school looks for - not second-hand theory.

  • Weekly live small-group classes (~5–10 students) covering every ACER exam component
  • Thousands of format-accurate practice questions and full mock exams
  • Weekly individual feedback on error logs and writing
  • 24/7 question support through our LMS
  • From $69.99/week with no lock-in contracts and a money-back guarantee

Melbourne High Entry FAQs

Students apply for Year 9 entry by sitting the ACER Selective Entry High School exam during Year 8, listing Melbourne High School as a preference. Offers are made on exam performance. A smaller Year 10 intake also exists.

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