NSW public high schools teaching Year 8
Year 8 completes Stage 4, the first two years of high school. Students have settled into subject-based timetables, and at most schools this is the year the mandatory language course is finished and the first elective choices for Year 9 are made.
Languages and electives
NESA requires every student to complete 100 hours of one language other than English during Stage 4, taught as a continuous course, most often in Year 7 or Year 8. Toward the end of Year 8, students choose their Stage 5 electives, which vary by school and can include additional languages, visual and performing arts, technologies, commerce, physical activity and other courses.
Learning in Year 8
Stage 4 outcomes across English, mathematics, science, history, geography, creative arts, technology and PDHPE are assessed at the end of the year. There is no NAPLAN in Year 8.
Related pages
- Year 7 and Year 9: the years either side.
- Language high schools: public schools with a languages specialty.
- Year levels in the glossary.
- The NSW Curriculum website publishes the Stage 4 syllabuses.
460 schools found.
Results ordered by proximity to Smiths Hill High School.
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Smiths Hill High School
35-37 Gipps St, Wollongong NSW 2500
Smith's Hill High School is an academically selective co-educational high school in Wollongong, known for its commitment to excellence and a supportive learning environment that encourages individual growth through diverse curricular and extra-curricular activities.
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Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts offers a diverse and inclusive environment, focusing on academic and performing arts excellence, supported by a dedicated teaching staff and robust sports programs.
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Keira High School
Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
Keira High School is a high-performing, inclusive coeducational high school in North Wollongong, focusing on student wellbeing and academic excellence through diverse learning opportunities and strong community partnerships.
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Figtree High School
Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525
Figtree High School is a comprehensive public high school near Wollongong, established in 1969, focusing on respect, safety, and learning, with a commitment to excellence across academics and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Corrimal High School
Murray Rd, Corrimal NSW 2518
Corrimal High School is a comprehensive secondary school in northern Wollongong, dedicated to providing an inclusive educational environment with a diverse curriculum and strong community connections.
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Warrawong High School
Cowper St, Warrawong NSW 2502
Warrawong High School is a multicultural comprehensive school in Warrawong, recognised for its academic achievements and diverse student body, offering both traditional and vocational education pathways.
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Illawarra Sports High School
Gura St, Berkeley NSW 2506
Illawarra Sports High School is a comprehensive specialist sports high school offering a broad curriculum and a focus on academic and athletic excellence for students from Years 7 to 12.
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Woonona High School
Nicholson Lane, Woonona NSW 2517
Woonona High School offers a comprehensive education with a focus on excellence, innovation, and student wellbeing, providing diverse curricula and extracurricular activities.
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Bulli High School
Ursula Rd, Bulli NSW 2516
Bulli High School is a comprehensive high school in the Northern Illawarra that emphasises academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth through a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Kanahooka High School
Robert Street, Kanahooka NSW 2530
Kanahooka High School, established in 1974, is a comprehensive secondary school in East Dapto with a strong focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing, and community engagement.