Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year, please call 02 4969 3855 or email Merewether High after reading the information below. Our HSC Excellence booklet outlines the achievements of most recently graduated students.
Edith and Aryan, current Year 7 students, both gave speeches to the incoming Year 7 students of 2025 and their families at a recent orientation night. We have recorded their speeches (above) for those who may have missed the orientation night or be interested in the activities, values and spirit of our school.
Important Enrolment Information Year 6 into Year 7
- for all Y7 enrolment procedures please visit Selective High Schools and note application for Y7 enrolment at a Selective School must be made in Y5, the entrance exam is conducted in Y6
- for latter year enrolment requirements please visit Y8 to Y12 Applications
- there is no entrance test for Year 8 to Year 12, positions are offered based on applications received and are subject to availability of a position
Applications for entry into Y7 2026 now open!
Applications for Year 7 2026 open Thursday 7 November 2024 and close Friday 21 February 2025. You can learn more about our school in our Parent Information powerpoint outlining information about our school, the outstanding academic outcomes we achieve, the support we provide our high potential and gifted students and the extensive range of extracurricular activities on offer. For more detail about applying please visit Selective High Schools.
Entry to Year 8 to Year 12
Applications for latter year positions for 2025 have closed. Applications for 2026 will open in June 2025 and close in July 2025. Updated parent information and an application form will be published here when they become available. For more information please visit NSW Selective High Schools
We suggest the following information be included with your application:
- a covering letter
- a copy of your child's birth certificate
- proof of citizenship or permanent residency
- copies of the last two years school reports - including first semester of current year
- a copy of your child's most recent NAPLAN results
- copies of academic awards
- any other information which may assist the panel to assess your child's academic achievements
All applications are considered by a panel consisting of the Principal and Deputy Principals. The panel meets in Term 3 and applicants are advised of the outcome in Term 4. Waiting lists are established and these remain current until the end of Term 1 the following year. A new application must be lodged each year if you wish to be considered for future placement.
