Secondary Schools - General

Our high schools provide students from Years 7 to 12 with a quality education in a broad range of subjects. They can be co-educational or single-sex.

High schools are different from primary schools in several ways:

• classes are organised differently
• there are a greater number of subjects, both core and elective
• schools are often larger in size
• expectations of students are different
• there is a greater level of personal responsibility expected of students

Choosing a secondary school for your child is an important decision. We recommend that you speak to your primary school Principal. They can provide advice relevant to your child.

It is also a good idea to look at the Annual Report of any prospective high school. This report will highlight key information on the school's values and achievements for the previous year.

School Education Area offices are also available to help parents/caregivers investigate their options for local schools. Contact your School Education Area Office on telephone number 13 15 36

All students in NSW are entitled to a place at their local high school. Your home address will determine your enrolment area or zone.

Parents or caregivers of Year 6 students will receive a High School Enrolment Application Form from their child's primary school. The form will indicate your local high school according to the area or zone you live in. You may also nominate up to three non-local high schools. List these in order of preference along with your reasons for these choices.

The completed form should be returned to your child's primary school by the due date. Your child's placement will be confirmed with an Authority to Enrol letter that is sent from the high school.

You should request application forms from your School Education Area Office on 13 15 36. These application forms must be returned directly to the school/s to which you are applying.