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.
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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.