Selective Entry High School
Preparation for Selective Entry High Schools: Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School, and Suzanne Cory.
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Melbourne High School
Suzanne Cory High School
The Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School
About Program
Preparing for the Selective Entry High School Examination
The Selective Entry High School Examination is one of Victoria’s most competitive academic challenges, with limited places available at Melbourne High School, The Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School, and Suzanne Cory High School. To succeed, students need more than natural ability – they need structured, strategic preparation.
At Premier Education, we help students build the core skills required across the exam’s key components: Mathematics, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Reading & Comprehension, and Writing. Our program focuses on developing strong reasoning foundations, improving problem-solving speed and accuracy, and building confidence through regular, timed practice.
Each week, students complete guided class assessments and at-home tasks that simulate real exam conditions. They receive targeted feedback to understand their strengths, identify gaps, and steadily improve performance.
Designed specifically for Year 8 students preparing for Year 9 selective entry, our approach provides the structure, repetition, and expert support needed to maximise results and compete at the highest level.
Dr Victor Zhu
Co-Founder | Director of VCE
- 50 Mathematical Methods
- 50 Specialist Mathematics & Premier’s Award
- 50 Chemistry
- 48 English
- 48 Economics
Victor’s academic merits have consistently placed him at the top of his cohort regardless of his environment.
Victor was awarded the Premier’s award in Specialist Mathematics and the Premier’s award for VCE All Rounder in 2014. He also received the Australian Student Prize placing him in the top 500 students in Australia that year. He was then awarded the Melbourne National Scholarship in 2014. In both his undergraduate studies in the Bachelor of Biomedicine and postgraduate studies in the Doctor of Medicine, Victor has been nominated on the prestigious Dean’s Honours List, placing him in the top 3% of the cohort. He was also selected for the exchange program at the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania where he studied Neuroscience and Pharmacology for a semester. He has spent the last 10 years tutoring students of all ability levels privately as well as in group settings and running charity events.
Our Selective Entry High School Programs
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The Premier Experience
Here’s what our students get that helps them excel.
Engaging Small Group Interactive Seminars
Weekly small group tutorials (up to 12 students) with collaborative learning, personalised feedback and individualised support
Learn From Exceptional Tutors
Teaching is our passion. Our expert tutors bring empathy, enthusiasm and expertise to every lesson, inspiring confidence every step of the way
Comprehensive Notes
Understand complex topics with ease through intuitive explanations and apply principles through carefully curated questions
Premier One Portal
An all-in-one ecosystem engineered for your success. Access lesson notes, past recordings, progress tests, practice SACs, Premier Challenge Quizzes, and term assessments – anytime, anywhere
24-7 Support on Premier One
Whether it’s right before a test or in the middle of the night, we have you covered. Access immediate support with Premier AI or start a conversation with one of our expert tutors
Compete in the Premier Challenge
Consolidate your understanding with weekly Premier Challenge Quizzes and climb our live leaderboard. Are you ready to claim the top spot?
Continuous Revision & Feedback
Access our enormous library of Progress Tests, Practice SACs, and Mock Exams then evaluate your performance with detailed Feedback Reports on every assessment you complete
Mindset Mastery
Be inspired and mentored on the secrets of success from the top 1%, cultivating motivation, determination and the confidence to excel
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Free consultation
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Free assessment
Identify your strengths and uncover areas for improvement to target with tailored resources
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What Sets Premier Education Apart?
Small group sessions
Interactive classes with individual attention and collaborative learning.
Exceptional tutors
Tutors with 99+ ATARs, perfect subject scores, and years of teaching experience.
First principles approach
Concepts taught from the ground up to build lasting understanding.
Application-focused problem-solving
Learn how to apply theory effectively to real VCE-style questions.
Study skills development
Develop study habits that carry students beyond VCE.
Structured curriculum
A carefully planned program that ensures every topic is covered properly.
Skill reinforcement
Regular revision to strengthen understanding and prevent gaps.
Flexible attendance
Attend in person or online. Every class is recorded and available anytime.
Unlimited out-of-hours support
Access expert help 24/7 through Premier One and Premier AI.
Affordable pricing
$70/week for VCE programs. No contracts, no hidden fees.
Free trial and assessment
Experience the program with no obligation.
Curated question library
Extensive bank of quizzes, SACs, progress tests, and exam-style questions.
Simulated SACs and exams
Realistic exam practice under timed conditions.
Weekly quizzes and progress checks
Ongoing assessment to track progress and target weaknesses.
Exam-focused strategies
Learn how to approach SACs and the final exam with precision, time management, and confidence.
Give Your Child the Best Chance of Securing a Selective Entry Place
Get started with confidence. Premier Education offers a free assessment so you can experience how our preparation works —-no commitment, no pressure.
Our program is designed to help students succeed across the Melbourne High School Selective Entry, Mac.Rob Selective Entry, and Suzanne Cory Selective Entry exams through structured practice, targeted feedback, and proven exam strategies. Whether your child needs to strengthen core skills, improve speed and accuracy, or gain a competitive edge, we’re here to help them perform at their best.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Premier Education
We’ve answered our most common questions below — dive in to find out how we can support your learning journey!
Premier Education prepares Year 8 students for Year 9 entry into Victoria’s top selective entry schools: Melbourne High School, Mac.Robertson’s Girls’ High School, Suzanne Cory, and Nossal High School. Our intensive preparation program begins in January for the June exam, though students can seamlessly join at any time. We build the momentum and academic baseline needed to secure a seat at these prestigious Victorian high schools.
The Selective Entry High School Exam is not an intelligence test. It is a speed test. Our comprehensive Selective Entry program covers all six sections of the Victorian exam. We rigorously drill General Ability (Quantitative and Verbal) and Reasoning (Mathematics and Reading) using targeted sprints. For the Writing components, we engineer elite Persuasive and Creative structures, ensuring essays are finished before the timer rings. We train reflexes so high scores become second nature.
The Selective Entry High School Exam is a three-hour sprint. Academic understanding is rarely the barrier; the clock is the enemy. Students race for one mark every thirty seconds. Speed and accuracy are vital because exam stamina is a muscle that must be trained. We use full-length simulated exams to train pacing, ensuring students navigate the chaos and maximise their selective school scores.
You cannot pass this year’s test with last year’s textbook. We recommend starting our selective entry preparation in Year 7. This early start builds a rock-solid academic foundation where we accelerate your child ahead of the curriculum. In Year 8, our focus shifts to mastering time management and targeted exam practice, ensuring they are confidently prepared for the highly competitive June selective school exam.
Guesswork guarantees gaps. Data delivers direction. With our selective entry tutoring, progress is constant. Parents typically see a rapid 20% grade improvement within the first two to three weeks as we optimise exam technique and cover major baseline concepts. After this initial surge, improvement stabilises as we transition to patching smaller, complex knowledge gaps. We use live data tracking to enable continuous academic growth leading up to exam day.