Change of application details

Please inform the Unit by mail or email if there is a change in details such as your child's name, postal address, email address or school. You should also inform the Unit by mail or email if you want to withdraw your application.

Note: Changes in details must be submitted in writing and will not be accepted over the telephone.

If you applied online you cannot change any of the details in the application online once it has been submitted. Please ensure that you advise the Unit in writing of any changes that occur after the application has been submitted.

Email: ssu@det.nsw.edu.au

The NSW Department of Education and Training (the Department) of 35 Bridge St Sydney NSW is subject to the Education Act 1990 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1988. The information contained on the application form is required to assess and process the student's application for enrolment in a selective high school. In addition the Department will collect and obtain other personal information (including future information) to assist in assessing and processing the application, including but not limited to results and information about the student's performance in the 'Selective High School Placement Test'. This information will be stored in a secure database for at least 3 years. You may access or correct information held if necessary. This information, or part thereof, may be used and disclosed by the Department  for the following purposes:

• Assessing and processing the application for enrolment at a selective high school;
• Determining placement and review of such placement;
• Communication to the Department's staff, including NSW government principals, volunteers and persons who may be involved in any way in the placement process. Non-government schools may also receive reports;
• General student administration, including notifying the student's current school, and other concerned government high schools for which the applicant has sought entry, of the outcome of the application as well as notifying any other person authorised by the parent;
• For any other matters relating to the education and welfare of the student; and
• For any other purpose required by law.