If you wish to appeal against a decision of the selection committee, you should phone the Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit within 7 days of the date on the letter notifying you of the outcome. The Unit will send you an appeal form and notify the selective high school that an appeal is being lodged.

You must then lodge the completed appeal form within 7 days of the date shown on the outcome letter to:

The Manager
Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit
Department of Education and Training
Locked Bag 6109
MILPERRA DC 1891

In making an appeal, parents need to complete an appeal form which includes:

  • factors which may have prevented the student from gaining a place.
  • any supporting material where applicable. Appeals based on illness must include a medical certificate.
  • provide evidence relating only to this year and last year for performance-based appeals.


The Selective High School and Opportunity Class Placement Unit will convene the appeal panel and will notify principals and parents about the outcome of appeals