Year 7 Transition
2026-27
At Mount Clear College, we have processes and a transition program in place to make the progression to secondary school as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Year 7 Transition
Laptop Program
Mount Clear College is currently reviewing and updating our laptop program for 2027.
We ask that families please hold off purchasing any new devices for the 2027 school year at this stage. Further information will be communicated to families soon.
We strongly encourage you to take the time to browse through our College website, which provides a wealth of information about our College and the vast opportunities within the Mount Clear College education experience.
Starting secondary school is a major milestone and a very exciting time for your child. For many families, this may be their first experience with a child transitioning from Primary to Secondary school.
No doubt you will have many questions about the transition process. The attached Fact Sheet provides answers to some commonly asked questions, but we welcome you to contact our College if you have any other questions.
Factsheet Year 7 in 2027How to apply for Enrolment
Victorian Government Primary Schools
Early in Term 2, your child’s Primary School will provide a ‘Placement Information Pack for Parents/Carers for 2027 school year’. You will need to complete the ‘Application for Year 7 Placement 2027’ form within this pack and return it to your child’s Primary School.
Non-Government Primary Schools
If your child is in Grade 6 at a non-Government Primary school, please download and complete the ‘Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2026-27′. You will need to complete the ‘Application for Year 7 Placement 2027’ form within this pack and return it to our College.
The Victorian Government website for Year 6 – Year 7 in 2027 is: https://www.vic.gov.au/moving-primary-secondary-school-information-parents-and-carers#steps-to-enrol-your-child-in-secondary-school You can download the ‘Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack’, which contains the Application Form, from this website.
General Information
When will we be advised if our placement request has been accepted?
Government Primary Schools will notify parents/carers in writing of their child’s placement offer for the 2027 school year on Wednesday 24 June, 2026. If your child is attending a non-Government Primary School and you have applied for placement at our College, we will notify you of the outcome of your child’s placement.
Zones & Placement
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria. If you reside out of our College zone you may still apply to enrol at our College. Our school manages enrolments in accordance Education Victoria’s Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.
Find my SchoolTimeline for 2026 for placement in Year 7 in 2027
| 2026 Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | Primary schools notify parents and carers of Year 7 placement outcomes. |
| 17 July 2026 | Written appeals from parents and carers are to be lodged with the secondary school. |
| 4 August 2026 | Secondary schools notify parents and carers of outcomes of appeals. |
| 11 August 2026 | Parents and carers confirm acceptance of offer with their primary school. |
| 8 December 2026 | Statewide Orientation Day for Grade 6 students |
FAQ
Enrolling your child in Year 7 is an important part of their education journey. We want to help you make the transition process as easy as possible.
Can my child apply to go to Mount Clear College if we are not local?
Yes, you can apply to schools other than your local school. Applications are considered in line with the Department’s Placement Policy and available space.
How are students who do not live in the school zone prioritised for enrolment?
Where there are limited places available, Mount Clear College considers enrolment applications using the priority order of placement set by the Department of Education.
What if my child has a sibling who is already a student at Mount Clear College?
Your child will be prioritised for enrolment if they have a sibling attending the same school at the same time, and live at the same permanent address. This is subject to available space.
My child has two permanent addresses – which address do I enter into Find my School?
If your child lives at multiple addresses, the address you use to find your local school is the address at which they spend most of their weekdays.
If your child spends the same amount of time at two addresses, both addresses are considered their permanent address. They can enrol in either one of the local schools.
What if my information changes after I’ve submitted the application form?
Contact your child’s primary school as soon as possible and they will update your form.
Where can I find further information on the Year 7 placement process?
Your child’s primary school may also be able to provide assistance and guidance.
More informationWho do I contact for help?
The Year 6 Coordinator, Transition Coordinator or Principal of your child’s primary school can help you with any questions you may have about the transition process.
Useful Links
Please find some useful links below that may be helpful for you as your child transitions from Year 6 to Year 7:
Find my School – findmyschool.vic.gov.au
School zones – vic.gov.au/school-zones
Enrolling in school – vic.gov.au/how-choose-school-and-enrol
Disability and inclusive education – vic.gov.au/disability-and-inclusive-education
Regional office contacts – education.vic.gov.au/about/contact/Pages/regions.aspx