Melbourne High School
Melbourne High School is a fully selective, single-sex boys' government secondary school in South Yarra, on the north bank of the Yarra River. It was established in 1905 as the Melbourne Continuation School, was renamed Melbourne High School in 1912, and moved to its current Forrest Hill site in 1927. It is one of Victoria's four selective entry high schools, admitting students at Year 9 through a statewide entrance examination administered by ACER on behalf of the Department of Education. Its sister school is The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School.
Key facts
| Location | South Yarra, Inner Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Type | Selective Entry High School |
| Gender | Boys |
| Entry year | Year 9 |
| Places (approx.) | 336 |
| Applicants (approx.) | approx. 1,500 (first-preference applicants) |
Entry score history
Official minimum entry scores are not published for recent years. Historical figures use earlier scoring scales and are not directly comparable to current scores. Estimates are indicative only and labelled as such. Always confirm details with the school and the relevant Department of Education.
No officially published entry scores are available for Melbourne High School. Selection is based on performance in the Victorian Selective Entry High Schools Test.
Education departments no longer publish exact cutoff scores for recent years, so the only reliable strategy is maximising performance across every test section rather than chasing a target number.
The test you'll sit
Entry to Melbourne High School is decided by the Victorian Selective Entry High Schools Test.
Read the full Victorian Selective Entry High Schools Test preparation guide →How to prepare
- Free sample lessons — guided tutorials covering the reading, mathematical reasoning, thinking skills and writing sections of the Victorian Selective Entry High Schools Test.
- Practice books — downloadable PDF practice papers and drills.
- A personalised iClass study plan tracks mastery against Melbourne High School and tells you whether your child is on track to be ready by test day.
Common questions
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Sources
- Selective entry high schools (vic.gov.au)
- Victorian Selective Entry High Schools: Results and selection (ACER)
- Melbourne High School - Enrol (official school site)
- Melbourne High School — Wikipedia
Data last verified 2026-07-07.