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Enrolment Process – Year 6 into Year 7
We would like to welcome your family to Surf Coast Secondary College (SCSC). We understand the transition from primary to secondary school can be overwhelming for families, therefore we have prepared some important dates and information regarding the transition for students from Year 6 — 7.
The below information is set out by the Department of Education across all Victorian schools, except for our additional orientation day and the information evening. SCSC believes having an additional orientation day helps the students and staff get to know one another and build better relationships, giving the students confidence when transitioning to secondary school.
The enrolment process for Year 7 commences in Term 2, for the 2025 intake, please read the below information and timeline to familiarise yourself with the process.
| Date | Government Primary School Students | Independent, Catholic and Homeschool Students |
| From Week 1 Term 2 2025 | Parent/carers receive the Year 6 -7 Placement Information Pack, including transition forms from their current Government primary school. |
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Friday 9 May 2025 |
Parents/carers submit applications for Year 7 Placement 2026 to Government primary schools no later than this date. | Parents/carers submit Application for Year 7 Placement 2026 directly to SCSC no later than this date. |
| Wednesday 1 July 2025 |
Government primary schools inform parents/carers of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for the 2026 school year.
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Independent and Catholic school families will be notified in writing directly from SCSC of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for 2026. |
| Wednesday 12 August 2025 | All parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s Government primary school. | All parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip directly to SCSC. |
| August/September Date TBC | SCSC will use your registered email address to send welcome letters and enrolment documents to parents/carers of prospective students who have been offered a Year 7 placement for 2026. | Same process as Government Primary Schools |
| Friday 03 October 2025 | Parent/carers return their completed and signed enrolment forms to SCSC with all applicable supporting documents. | Same process as Government Primary Schools |
| Wednesday 05 November 2025 | Year 6 — 7 Information Evening. All parents and students welcome to attend. | Same process as Government Primary Schools |
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Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 December 2025 |
Surf Coast Secondary College will host two Orientation Days for all Year 6 students. Students are to wear their primary school active uniforms as they will have their photo taken for their 2024 student ID card which they will receive at the beginning of the school year. |
Same process as Government Primary Schools |
School Zoning
Surf Coast Secondary College is a zoned school and can only offer enrolments to families who reside within our designated neighbourhood area (DNA). SCSC also considers applicants outside of our zone with special consideration. To apply for special consideration, parents/carers should attach an accompanying letter outlining why they would like their child to be considered for enrolment at SCSC to their application and submit it to their school.
FIND MY SCHOOL ZONE– https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/#school=1890301
As we are a Designated Neighbourhood School (DNA), in support of your child’s enrolment application we require (100 points) supporting documents which show the enrolling parent/guardians full name and permanent residential address as per the below table along with the completed enrolment documents provided to you by SCSC. Without these documents we will not be able to process your child’s enrolment.
Click to download the 100 Points Proof of Residential Address
Please note if the completed, signed enrolment documents along with the above supporting documents is not provided and correct the enrolment process may be significantly delayed. If documentation cannot be provided DE may need to be involved to authorise enrolment.
