Suzanne Cory High School: Year 9 entry in 2028
Suzanne Cory High School in Werribee, in Melbourne's west, is a selective entry co-educational government school for Years 9 to 12. It accepts about 200 students in Year 9 each year through the ACER exam.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Suzanne Cory High School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Applications for Year 9 entry in 2028 open in March 2027 through ACER. Students apply in Year 8 and rank their preferred selective schools.
About 200 Year 9 places are offered each year on the selective entry exam.
At least 26 students join in Year 10 through an EduTest assessment; applicants may write a response and bring a portfolio of achievements to an interview.
Testing
Year 9 places at all four Victorian selective entry high schools come from one ACER exam sat in Year 8: Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (60 minutes), Reading and Verbal Reasoning (55 minutes) and Writing (40 minutes). A student can sit the Year 9 exam only once.
About 1,000 Year 9 places are offered across the four schools each year: 85% on exam rank, up to 10% under equity consideration and up to 5% at the principal's discretion.
Year 9 entry in 2028: timeline (last cycle: applications 2 March-24 April 2026, exam 20 June 2026, offers 3 August 2026)
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| March 2027 | Applications open for Year 9 entry in 2028 |
| Late April 2027 (expected) | Applications close |
| June 2027 (expected) | Selective entry exam (ACER) |
| August 2027 (expected) | Exam outcome reports and Round 1 offers |
How to prepare
- ✓ It is the closest selective school for families in Melbourne's west; check travel times before ranking schools.
- ✓ Practise persuasive and creative writing, both timed, through Year 8.
- ✓ Build mental arithmetic and estimation for the Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning part.
- ✓ For Year 10 entry, start a portfolio early: awards, projects and leadership all help at interview.
Need help with the tests? one-to-one selective entry tutoring in Melbourne or selective exam preparation.
Common questions
How many Year 9 places does Suzanne Cory have?＋
About 200 each year.
Is Suzanne Cory co-educational?＋
Yes, it takes boys and girls.
When is the Suzanne Cory entrance exam for 2028 entry?＋
Expected in June 2027, after applications open in March 2027. The last exam was held on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Can my child sit the selective entry exam twice?＋
No. A student can sit the Year 9 selective entry exam only once, so Year 8 is the one attempt.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-06.