Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Respect, Responsibility & Personal Best
About the school
Great Lakes College Senior Campus, located in Tuncurry, is an integral part of a multi-campus collegiate that serves the Forster-Tuncurry community. Enrolling approximately 460 students in Years 11 and 12, the campus offers a high-quality education within an adult learning environment. This setting allows students to pursue their High School Certificate (HSC) while acquiring skills relevant to both further study and the workforce.
Educational Opportunities
The senior campus provides a diverse curriculum that maximises opportunities through its large college structure while leveraging the benefits of a smaller campus environment. This balance ensures that the individual learning needs of each student are addressed effectively. The strong academic pathways offered at the campus are complemented by a rich array of vocational options, equipping students with the essential skills for their future.
Recognitions and Partnerships
In recognition of its commitment to innovation in education, the campus received the Director General's Award for Excellence in Curriculum Innovation in 2007. Furthermore, its partnership with TAFE enhances the curriculum, providing students with flexible learning opportunities. The campus also collaborates closely with Newcastle University, strengthening pathways for further education.
With a focus on fostering respect, responsibility, and personal best, Great Lakes College Senior Campus aims to create a supportive learning environment that empowers every student to achieve their potential.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Part of Great Lakes College
One of 3 campuses that make up this college:
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Forster Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
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Tuncurry Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
Location & Catchment Area
- Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Tuncurry Campus 150 m
- B Connected campus: Forster Campus 6.9 km
- C Tuncurry Public School 1.2 km
- D Forster Public School 3.8 km
- E Nabiac Public School 12.7 km
- F Hallidays Point Public School 13.9 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 349 (171 girls, 178 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 347.5
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 988 (percentile 41)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 33% / 32% / 22% / 13%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 94
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 6%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 39.3
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 10.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 11 | 204 |
| Year 12 | 145 |
| Total | 349 |
Year by year
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 349 | 171 | 178 | 988 | 39.3 |
| 2024 | 319 | 160 | 159 | 996 | 37.4 |
| 2023 | 353 | 180 | 173 | 991 | 39.5 |
| 2022 | 344 | 166 | 178 | 989 | 38.2 |
| 2021 | 346 | 186 | 160 | 991 | 38.1 |
| 2020 | 403 | 240 | 163 | 996 | 40.9 |
| 2019 | 395 | 222 | 173 | 986 | 39.6 |
| 2018 | 412 | 212 | 200 | 981 | 39.7 |
| 2017 | 457 | 226 | 231 | - | 40.7 |
| 2016 | 451 | 221 | 230 | - | 39.9 |
| 2015 | 419 | 208 | 211 | - | 40.4 |
| 2014 | 430 | 223 | 207 | - | 38.8 |
| 2013 | 431 | 224 | 207 | - | 38.5 |
| 2012 | 436 | 226 | 210 | 980 | 39.1 |
| 2011 | 463 | 244 | 219 | 980 | 39.1 |
| 2010 | 453 | 253 | 200 | 985 | 38 |
| 2009 | 422 | 216 | 206 | 1004 | 35.6 |
| 2008 | 420 | 204 | 216 | 1004 | 35.5 |