Overview
Secondary Schools in general
Our secondary 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, comprehensive or selective.
How High Schools are different
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
Subjects offered by our secondary campuses are in line with the requirements set by the NSW Board of Studies for the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate. The campuses also offer courses in partnership with TAFE colleges.
Choosing a NBSC Campus
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 NBSC campus. This report will highlight key information on the school's values and achievements for the previous year.
Open Days and Informatin Evenings are held by all the NBSC Campuses.
Proposed Open Days & Info Nights 2009 |
Open Day | Info Night if unable to attend Open Day |
|---|---|---|
Freshwater Senior Campus |
Thursday, 12th March 4.00 – 7.00 pm |
|
Freshwater Senior Campus |
Tuesday, 26th May 2009 2.00 – 5.00 pm |
|
Balgowlah Boys Campus |
Tuesday, 3rd March 9.30 – 11.30 pm |
Wednesday, 4th March 6.3 – 7.30 pm |
Cromer Campus |
Friday, 6th March 9.30 – 11.30 am |
Monday 9th March 7.00 – 8.00 pm |
Mackellar Girls Campus |
Tuesday, 3rd March 9.15 – 11.45 am |
Thursday, 5th March 6.30 – 7.30 pm |
Manly Selective Campus |
Thursday, 5th March 9.30 – 11.00 am |
The College Administration Centre is also available to help parents/caregivers investigate their options in choosing a campus. Contact us by calling 02 9939 6942.
Enrolment
All students in NSW are entitled to a place at their local high school. Your home address will determine your enrolment area or zone.
Special criteria apply to applications for placement in selective high schools.
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 campus.
If your Year 6 child currently does not attend a Government Primary School
You should request application forms from Northern Sydney Regional Office - Dee Why on 02 9941 3000. These application forms must be returned directly to the campus to which you are applying.
