Year 7 Enrolment

Selecting a High School for your child

In preparation for your decision, it is suggested that you make time to visit the secondary schools that interest you and attend their Information/Open Night.

School Tours

At Lilydale High School tours are conducted during normal school hours starting at 9.00 am, from the Reception Building. BOOK A TOUR HERE

Lilydale High School Open Night

  • Thursday 19 March
  • 6.30 pm
  • School Hall

As of 2023, Lilydale High School has capacity limits on Year 7 Enrolments.

The process for enrolment in a State Secondary School is as follows:

  • Parents and Carers are given an ‘Application for Enrolment’ form by their child’s primary school. Choices for secondary schools can be listed in preference order.
  • The local zoned secondary school will be listed on this form. The local neighbourhood secondary school is the one closest to your permanent residence, measured by the shortest road route. To find your Zoned Secondary Schools please visit: “Find my School” https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/
  • The preference form is returned to your child’s primary school.
  • The primary school then sends these forms to the relevant secondary school.
  • The primary school will notify parents or carers of the secondary school to be attended.

Frequently Asked Questions – Please click HERE to learn more

Enrolment Transition Timeline 2025

Thursday, March 20

Lilydale High School Open Night.

  • This is an opportunity to meet members of the school community and to hear about the extensive range of programs and opportunities we offer students.

By Thursday, April 24

  • Primary Schools distribute the Year 6 to 7 placement information pack (application for enrolment Year 7 form) to parents of all Year 6 children.

Friday, May 9

  • Parents return Application for Year 7 Placement to their child’s primary school.

Tuesday, July 1

  • Primary schools notify parents of the results of their placement application.

Wednesday, July 2

  • Lilydale High School welcome families who have been offered a place in Year 7 for 2026. Enrolment Packages will be emailed to families from this date.

APPEALS PROCESS:

Friday, July 25

  • Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal to their preferred high school.

Tuesday, August 5

  • Lilydale High School will inform parents/carers of the outcome of their appeal. If you would like more information on appeals, please contact the school 9735 5644.

Tuesday – Thursday, August 12 – 14

  • Grade 5 Activities and Production Day

Friday, August 29

  • Enrolment forms (bus application, language form etc) must be returned directly to Lilydale High School via email or in person. DO NOT return to your child’s Primary School.

Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP):

  • Students who have been offered and accepted an enrollment place at Lilydale High School may apply to be part of the SEAL program. Applications can be made through the Lilydale High School website, and students are required to attend a testing day and an interview.

Dates for SEALP – See our website for more information

  • SEALP Applications open online – Thursday 21August
  • SEALP Applications close online – Thursday 28 August
  • SEALP Testing Day – Tuesday 2 September
  • SEALP Interviews – TBA (late September – October)

Thursday, October 23

  • Year 7 2026 ‘Virtual Parent Information Session’ (via Webex).

Thursday, October 30

Pre-orientation Day (Invitation Only)

  • Orientation morning is for students who are the only student from their primary school. It is also for those who are one of only a few students. This also includes students in the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program. (These students will also attend the Statewide Orientation Day on Tuesday, December 9th).

TBC, Mid November

Yarra Valley Network Schools Session (Online Session)

  • Students from Government Primary Schools across the Yarra Valley area are invited to participate in a 30-minute mini orientation session from their classrooms at their primary school (please check with your child’s primary school if they will be participating, as we are aware that clashes of events do occur). The information in this session will include meeting the transition team, along with reminders about orientation day and tips to get ready for high school.

Thursday, November 27

Additional Transition Support Morning (Invitation Only)

  • This session is for students who need extra support transitioning into high school. This morning is run by our Inclusion team. It will include an information session for parents regarding the funding process, student support group meetings, and how to access our wellbeing team. Students will tour parts of the school and join in a mini lesson.

Tuesday, December 9

Statewide Orientation Day

  • On this day, all students will meet their Thrive class and some teachers. Students will take part in mini lessons to introduce them to school life at Lilydale High School.

We invite prospective families to phone the school on 9735 5644 to find out more about what Lilydale High School has to offer your child.

Wendy Powson – Principal