



More information regarding our specialist programs can be found on the main page here.
Our Nurturing Students Passions booklet is currently being updated for our Open Night on Tuesday 25th March – Please come back and visit for the updated version soon.
Application Process & Important Dates
Note: Only students accepted into the College for Year 7 in 2026 will be able to apply for specialist programs. Students and families will be provided in writing from their Primary school their placement for 2026 on Tuesday 1st July 2025.
Dates and application process will be as follows (dates are subject to change):
2025 Term 1 | Elisabeth Murdoch College will host its annual Open night on Tuesday 25th March. We highly recommend that all families interested in a specialist program attend that night and engage with our program leaders and current students in the program. Elisabeth Murdoch College will provide families with our recently updated “Nurturing students passions” booklet which will provide information surrounding the four programs, their inclusion as well as more information on the application process & selection process for 2026. |
Term 2 Tuesday 1st July | Student, Parent/Carers will find out in writing the Secondary School that their child has been placed in for the 2026 academic year. |
Term 3 Date TBA | Applications open via this webpage . Application form will need to be completed and required documentation for an application for 2026 uploaded |
Term 3 Date TBA | Students will also need to book in for a session to sit a PAT test with the College Details of the test used can be found here https://www.acer.org/au/pat |
Term 3 Date TBA | Students for all programs will sit an interview and complete a group activity |
Term 4 Date TBA | Students / Families will find out if they were successful in their program of choice for 2025 |