Moving from primary to secondary school is a momentous step — new subjects, teachers, routines, environments and friends. At Fairfield Primary School we understand the importance of the final year of primary school — it’s a big year. Year 6 students are instantly recognised by their unique commemorative tops, they run assemblies and other activities across the school, and our Community Leaders and Specialist Captains are elected from this cohort.

Secondary school placement

Families of Year 6 students are encouraged to attend school tours and open days offered by local secondary schools across terms one and two. In May, families will be asked to submit their preferred secondary school placement(s).

Below is the timeline set out by the Department of Education for placement in a Government High School in 2027. For families looking into independent secondary schools, each will have their own timeline and placement criteria.

Year 6 to 7 placement timeline

Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June 2026

  • Wednesday 22 April: Year 6 families receive the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2026-27.

  • Friday 8 May: Families return the Application for Year 7 Placement back to Fairfield PS.

  • Wednesday 24 June: Fairfield PS informs families via email of their child’s Year 7 placement offer.

Term 3: Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September 2026

  • Tuesday 11 August: Families return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to Fairfield PS.

Term 4: Monday 5 October – Friday 18 December 2026

  • Tuesday 8 December: Government secondary schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students.