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Selective Entry High School Preparation

Helping students earn places at Victoria's most competitive selective schools — through expert-led workshops, realistic practice exams and targeted academic coaching.

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6,000+
Students competed for Year 9 SEHS entry in 2026
1,000
Places available across the four selective schools
4
Select Entry High Schools in Victoria
30+
Years preparing students for SEHS exams
Selective Entry High School Preparation

Why SEHS Preparation Matters

For more than 30 years, Hendersons has helped students prepare for Selective Entry High School (SEHS) examinations through expert-led workshops, realistic practice exams and targeted academic coaching. Our programs are designed to build the knowledge, skills and confidence students need to perform at their best on exam day.

Entry into Victoria's selective schools is highly competitive. In 2026, over 6,000 students competed for 1,000 places for Year 9 entry in 2027 to one of the four Select Entry High Schools in Victoria. Success requires more than strong academic ability — it requires familiarity with exam formats, effective test-taking strategies and experience performing under timed conditions.

At Hendersons, we help students:

  • Develop advanced reasoning skills
  • Strengthen knowledge and skills in the areas tested
  • Build confidence through realistic practice
  • Learn proven test-taking strategies

Our Recommended Pathway for SEHS Exam Preparation

  1. Academic Pathway Program

    Work with an expert teacher in a small group setting to ensure a solid foundation in English and Maths before formal exam preparation begins. Learn more

  2. Exam Preparation Program

    Begin targeted preparation to develop exam skills, knowledge and confidence. If beginning between January & March of Year 8, we recommend completing a Premium Program — workshops for all subjects tested, practice exams and revision sessions. Explore programs

  3. Personal Guidance

    If commencing after March of Year 8, speak to one of our Customer Liaison Officers to work out the most suitable program. Book a free consultation

Beyond academics, develop skills like leadership and creativity early. Read our Guide to Developing Leadership and Creativity.

Information Sessions — SEHS

See our upcoming online information sessions to learn more about the SEHS exam and our preparation pathway.

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Information Session - SEHS

This session is for parents who want to gain a better understanding of Select Entry High Schools. We will explain what they are, their application and enrolment processes, and…

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Why Parents Choose Hendersons

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Thanks to Hendersons, my daughter got into her top-choice selective school in the first round.

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My daughter had a great exposure to selective exam format and structure through the mock exams.

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We highly recommend Hendersons to anyone preparing for selective entry exams.

ParentSEHS Preparation

Find out if your child is ready for the SEHS exam

Download the free parent checklist or book a free consultation with our team.

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