Enrolling at SSSC
Our school zone 
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria. 
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. Your school zone is determined based on your permanent residential address. 
Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their local school. Students may enrol at another school if there are available places. 
For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, visit School zones. 
Enrolment Applications
We accept enrolment applications for students in years 11 and 12 throughout the year.
Eligible students who live within our school zone are guaranteed a place, while students outside the zone may be enrolled if there are available places. 
We accept enrolment applications for students to commence year 11 and 12 in 2027 throughout Term 3 and 4.
Please contact the school office on 03 8862 4400 or via enrolment@sssc.vic.edu.au if you have any questions.


How to enroll at our College
We are delighted that you are considering joining our college community. Our enrolment process is designed to make the transition as smooth and supportive as possible for both students and families.
Step 1: Submit an Enrolment Application
Complete the online Enrolment Application Form available on our website.
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by our Enrolment Team. Eligible applicants will be invited to complete their enrolment through Compass and attend an online New Student Information Session.
Step 2: Explore Your Subject Options
Students are invited to view or subjects online and to attend our annual Subject Expo, where they can:
Learn about our senior pathways, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major (VM) and VET.
Meet teachers and current students.
Explore subjects and future career pathways.
Receive guidance before selecting their subjects.
Students submit their subjects preferences for the following year.
Step 3: Course Counselling and Induction
Every new student participates in an individual course counselling session to:
Discuss career goals and pathway options.
Confirm subject selections.
Ensure they are choosing the program that best suits their interests and aspirations.
Families will also be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as previous school reports, learning plans (if applicable), and medical information.
Step 4: Checking personal, financial and health information
To finalise your enrolment, families will be invited to visit the college to:
Present required identification and supporting documents.
Complete any outstanding enrolment paperwork.
Sign required policies and consent forms.
Receive information about fees, school programs and student support services.
Once your enrolment and Induction are complete, students will receive their timetable and information to help them prepare for a successful start at the college.
External Links
Study
2026 VCE & Vocational Major subject descriptions and VET information
VCAA
For more information about VCE Study Designs please visit the VCAA website
VET
To find out more about VET pathway programs please visit the VET pathways in schools website
College Tours
Tours will run again in Term 2., 2026.
You are invited to discover more about Swinburne Senior Secondary College in a tour with Principal, Diarmaid Fennessy.
BYOD
Please make sure that you have a suitable device for your coursework which may vary depending on which subjects you have chosen.
Find My School
Visit: findmyschool to see the schools in your local area or to see if you reside in SSSC’s zone.


