NSW public high schools enrolling Year 7
Year 7 is the first year of high school in NSW and the start of Stage 4. The list below is the set of public high schools, central schools and selective schools that enrol students at this entry point, which is why it is far shorter than the primary-year lists.
Kinds of high school
Most students attend their local comprehensive high school, which must offer a place to everyone living in its catchment. Other options include fully and partially selective high schools (entry by placement test), high schools with a specialty in agriculture, performing arts, sport, technology or another subject, single-sex schools, and central schools in rural areas. Newly arrived students learning English may first attend an Intensive English Centre attached to a high school.
Learning in Year 7
Students move from one classroom teacher to specialist teachers for each subject. They sit NAPLAN in March, study all the mandatory key learning areas, and in Stage 4 complete a 100-hour language course in a language other than English, most often in Year 7 or Year 8.
Related pages
- Year 6: the final primary year, where the transition steps begin.
- Year 8: the second year of Stage 4.
- Schools by specialty subject: agricultural, performing arts, sports, technology, language and other specialist high schools.
- Glossary: selective and partially selective, Intensive English Centre and central school.
462 schools found.
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Airds High School
Briar Rd, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Airds High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school in Campbelltown, offering a diverse curriculum and a supportive, multicultural environment that emphasises personal and academic growth.
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Albion Park High School
Church St, Albion Park NSW 2527
Albion Park High School is a comprehensive and inclusive institution that prioritises academic excellence and personal growth for students in Years 7 to 12, supported by a diverse curriculum and dedicated staff.
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Albury High School
Kiewa St, Albury NSW 2640
Albury High School is a comprehensive, co-educational institution in Albury, supporting diverse student talents in academics and sports with a strong focus on welfare and technology in education.
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Alexandria Park Community School
Park Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
Alexandria Park Community School offers a vibrant and supportive K-12 educational experience, known for its strong academic achievements and diverse extracurricular programs in a welcoming community environment.
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Alstonville High School
Cawley Close, Alstonville NSW 2477
Alstonville High School is a co-educational institution in NSW with a strong focus on academic excellence, student well-being, and community involvement, offering a comprehensive education for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
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Ambarvale High School
Thomas Rose Drive, Rosemeadow NSW 2560
Ambarvale High School in Rosemeadow provides a comprehensive education for students in Year 7 to Year 12, focusing on inclusivity, personalised learning, and community engagement to foster student growth and success.
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Ardlethan Central School
Mithul St, Ardlethan NSW 2665
Ardlethan Central School provides a comprehensive K-12 education in South Western NSW, focusing on personalised learning, community collaboration, and academic excellence.
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Ariah Park Central School
Reid St, Ariah Park NSW 2665
Ariah Park Central School is a rural public school known for its equitable educational opportunities and strong extracurricular programs, consistently achieving high performance in literacy and innovation.
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Armidale Secondary College
182 Butler Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Armidale Secondary College is a comprehensive coeducational school for Years 7 to 12 in Armidale, providing modern facilities and a personalised curriculum to foster student growth and success.
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Arthur Phillip High School
102-116 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Arthur Phillip High School is a culturally diverse and innovative educational institution in Parramatta, providing a technology-rich learning environment and strong community support for students from Year 7 to Year 12.