Enrolment
Introduction
Ringwood Secondary College offers an outstanding secondary education. Students undertake a broad curriculum program which caters for individual interests and needs. The College has a range of co-curricular programs which include a strong performing arts program encompassing instrumental music, drama and dance; a leadership program for students at all year levels; and a comprehensive sporting program.
Demand for a placement at the College is strong and parents are advised to be thorough in completing the requirements for application.
Student Vacancies
The College is currently at capacity.
Year 7 Enrolment
The DET North Eastern Victorian Region directs school places in priority order of placement, for enrolments for Grade 6 to Year 7 transition:
Students for whom Ringwood Secondary College is the designated neighbourhood school have automatic entry.
- Students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time.
- All other students in order of closeness of their home to the school.
NB: sibling grounds may also be considered for students permanently residing together in the one residence as part of multiple family cohabitation. Students seeking enrolment on sibling grounds must be residing together at the same permanent address and must be attending the school at the same time.
Years 8-12 Enrolment
Demand for entry to Ringwood Secondary College at all levels is high. For information on school boundaries refer to findmyschool.vic.gov.au to locate your closest school. Places are offered to those students who move into the area with their parent/carers during the school year. If the student already lives in our local area and is attending another school, a place will be offered in the following year.
Applications for enrolment for students who live outside our neighbourhood area are only offered if there are vacancies. The number of vacancies varies from year to year and between the year levels.
Enquiries should be directed to the Administration Office on (03) 9870 2002 or to [email protected].
International Students
Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition, caring welfare support services, secure homestay, and pathways to higher education.
To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, visit study.vic.gov.au
Ringwood Secondary College is a dynamic, vibrant, and globally engaged school located at the gateway to the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our college has a long and successful tradition of academic excellence and innovative learning practices. Our professional staff provide a safe and secure learning environment, and a full range of engaging and challenging academic and extra-curricular opportunities. This allows students to choose their individual pathways.
Learn more on the International Students page linked below.
My School Zone
A child residing permanently in the neighbourhood area has the right to attend Ringwood Secondary College unless already enrolled in a secondary school. In general, the designated neighbourhood school as defined by the Department of Education and Training, is the secondary college that is nearest in a straight line from the student’s permanent residential address. The student must be living with the parent or carer* at the permanent address or spend a substantial part of their time at that address.
For information on school boundaries for Ringwood Secondary College please refer to the link below to locate your closest school. Always use findmyschool.vic.gov.au to check school zones.
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* A parent/carer is defined as one who has been legally appointed to take responsibility for the student making the application for enrolment.
Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School
Please note: This application form is NOT for Grade 6 to Year 7 Transition.
Grade 6 to Year 7 preferences begin at your primary school, when your child is in Grade 6.
Ringwood Secondary College zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2022 onwards.