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Enrolling at Nossal High School

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Nossal High School is consistently ranked as one of Victoria’s best, and it’s no wonder why. Students are moulded in the image of the school’s namesake, Sir Gustav Nossal, who was not only a towering intellect but also a passionate advocate for public health initiatives. By contextualising academic excellence within community service, Nossal turns its students into much-needed leaders.

Nossal High School enrols a little over 200 Year 9 students every year, and based on vacancies, limited offers are made for Year 10 and 11 students.

To help our students earn these highly coveted offers, our classes provide extensive exam preparation, let them sit multiple practice Nossal selective entry tests, coach them through interview training and encourage them to engage in extracurriculars that build their physical and ethical fortitude.

Eligibility criteria for Nossal High School

There are three major criteria for eligibility. Some parents are surprised to learn that their child’s existing grades aren’t one of the criteria; while Nossal’s evaluators may consider grades, they assign much more value to exam results and extracurricular activities.

Citizenship and residency

Nossal High School students must be Australian or New Zealand citizens. It will also admit students with an ImmiCard or Visa that exempts them from international student fees.

Year level and extracurriculars

Nossal primarily admits Year 9 students, with Year 10 and 11 offers based primarily on availability. The school also values students who demonstrate their commitment to personal development through a variety of extracurricular activities.

Entrance exam

Students seeking Year 9 enrolment must sit the selective school entry exam in Year 8. For Year 10 or 11 enrolment, students must also sit their exam in the preceding years.

What’s included in Nossal High School selective entry exams

There are two selective entry exams Nossal prospective students will have to sit through, depending on whether they seek enrolment in Year 9 or Years 10 and 11.

Year 9 entry exam

The Year 9 exam is administered by the Department of Education using the ACER exam. Exams are held at various locations around Victoria, but regional and international students can sit for it remotely.

Year 9 entry exam components

The exam covers written and mathematical reasoning, verbal and quantitative abilities and writing abilities. Students may also be asked to sit for a discretionary interview.

Year 10/11 entry exam

The Year 10 and 11 exams are held by Nossal using the independent Edutest exam. Students can sit the exam remotely for an additional fee.

Year 10/11 entry exam components

The Edutest exam covers the same range of subjects as the ACER exam. However, students may also be asked to sit for an interview with Nossal’s principal to explain their desire to attend the school.

Nossal High School’s enrolment process and dates

While the exam and interviews are challenging, the actual steps for application are relatively straightforward. Here’s what you need to do.

Submit your application

Year 9 students can apply for the ACER exam directly. Year 10 and 11 students sitting the Edutest exam must seek the registration details from Nossal.

Sit the exam

Nossal High School’s selective entry exams are held between June and July every year. Upon registration, you will receive the location or remote access details.

Attend the interview

Students asked to sit for an interview will be required to demonstrate their commitment to the school's values. This may be through proof of extracurricular achievements or a written personal statement.

Receive your offer

Exams will be marked throughout July, and the first offers will be sent to students in August, with offers continuing to be sent through October.

Our entry preparation classes for Nossal

Our classes give students all the tools they need to succeed at every stage of the enrolment process.
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Plan your child’s pathway to Nossal

Nossal sets a high bar for its applicants. Divining a strategy to help your children meet that bar can be extremely challenging. We offer multiple foundational and advanced courses for students from Years 5 to 9 that will develop them into the industrious, enterprising young people Nossal High values the most.

FAQs

For more information about enrolling at Nossal High School, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Our students’ testimonials

Several of our students select Nossal High School as their first preference on their selective school applications. We gladly tailor their personalised learning plans to ensure they meet the school's criteria. Listen to our students talk about their challenges and successes.

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