School education in Australia is for 13 years, students will spend 7 or 8 years in primary school, 3 to 4 years in high school and 2 years in senior secondary education (Year 11 and Year 12).
School education is pretty similar all across all states in Australia. Although you should always check the state website as there might be some minor differences between states and territories.
What Age does High School start in Australia?
In general, students around the age of 12 or 13 attend High Schools or Secondary Schools in Australia. Students will finish their high school (Year 12) at the age of 17 or 18.
| School Level | Year | Student Age |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | Kindergarten | 4 – 5 years old |
| Primary School | Prep/Kindy/Transition | 5 – 6 years old |
| Primary School | Year 1 | 6 – 7 years old |
| Primary School | Year 2 | 7 – 8 years old |
| Primary School | Year 3 | 8 – 9 years old |
| Primary School | Year 4 | 9 – 10 years old |
| Primary School | Year 5 | 10 – 11 years old |
| Primary School | Year 6 | 11 – 12 years old |
| High School | Year 7 | 12 – 13 years old |
| High School | Year 8 | 13 – 14 years old |
| High School | Year 9 | 14 – 15 years old |
| High School | Year 10 | 15 – 16 years old |
| Senior High School | Year 11 | 16 – 17 years old |
| Senior High School | Year 12 | 17 – 18 years old |
Data from official website
Australia School Age FQAs
What age is Year 12 in Australia?
Students who are in Year 12 would be at the age of 17 or 18.
What age is Year 11 in Australia?
Students who are in Year 12 would be at the age of 16 or 17.
What age is Year 10 in Australia?
Students who are in Year 12 would be at the age of 15 or 16.
Is Year 7 considered high school in Australia?
Yes, Year 7 to Year 12 are considered High School in Australia. (Year 11 and Year 12 are Senior High school)
Related posts
Check out our latest posts
7
May
New cafe and dessert shop opened in Melbourne's QV – Amiri Cafe
We’ve been watching the new AMIRI restaurant being set up in QV for a while now. Over the weekend, when we were unsure about where to eat, we decided to give this new place a try. The cafe is quite
Read more
6
May
Secret places to see autumn leaves in Mount Macedon
April in Melbourne has reached the next level, the autumn leaves on Mount Macedon are all red now! We decided to have a day trip! Starting from the city, it takes about an hour to reach. Honour Avenue The famous
Read more
5
May
Melbourne's Hidden 'Venice' – Vaporetto Bar & Eatery
This Italian restaurant is truly one of our favourite places to eat. Every time we crave Italian food, we find ourselves going there. Each visit, we try something different. Except for the salads, which we personally don’t like so much,
Read more