Year 6 to Year 7 Transition – 2027

Moving from primary school to secondary school is an exciting milestone for students and families. The Year 6 to Year 7 transition process supports every student to successfully move into secondary school, ensuring they are enrolled, prepared, and confident for the next stage of their education.

All Victorian government schools follow a statewide transition and placement process. This ensures every student has a confirmed Year 7 placement and that families are supported to make informed decisions about their child’s education.

Families can apply for up to three preferred government secondary schools, including their designated neighbourhood school (local school). Every child is guaranteed a place at their local government school, while also having the opportunity to apply to other schools where places are available.

Our school works closely with families and secondary schools throughout the year to:

• Support families with the application process
• Ensure all students have a confirmed Year 7 placement
• Share relevant learning and wellbeing information with the receiving school
• Prepare students through transition and orientation opportunities

What Families Need to Do

• Research secondary school options (tours, open nights, websites)
• Identify your local school using the Find My School website
• Complete and submit the Year 7 Placement Application
• Review your child’s placement offer and accept by the due date
• Participate in transition and orientation activities

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Timeline (2026 for Year 7 in 2027)

Term 1 (January – April 2026)

• Attend secondary school tours and information sessions (optional)
• By 2 April 2026: School zones released online
• Families begin exploring school options

Term 2 (April – June 2026)

• 20 April 2026: Applications open
• 8 May 2026: Applications due to primary school
• 24 June 2026: Families receive placement offers

Term 3 (July – September 2026)

• 17 July 2026: Deadline to lodge a school appeal (if required)
• 4 August 2026: Appeal outcomes communicated
• 11 August 2026: Acceptance of placement due
• 18 August 2026: Final date to lodge regional appeal

Term 4 (October – December 2026)

• 16 October 2026: Regional appeal outcomes finalised
• 8 December 2026: Statewide Orientation Day

Important Information for Families

• All families must submit an application, even if attending a non-government school.
• Students are guaranteed a place at their local government secondary school.
• Applications are managed by the primary school to ensure every student has a placement.
• Schools cannot offer places or communicate outcomes before the official release date.
• Transition information is shared with secondary schools to support student wellbeing and learning.

Link to Parents and Carers information pack - https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/Year-6-7-Placement-information-pack-for-parents-carers.docx

Link to check local secondary schools to you - https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/

Website for more information - https://www.vic.gov.au/moving-primary-secondary-school-information-parents-and-carers