List of selective high schools in New South Wales facts for kids
Did you know that some high schools in New South Wales are a bit special? These are called selective high schools and agricultural high schools. They are run by the NSW Department of Education. These schools are for students who show strong academic skills or a special talent.
To get into these schools, students usually take a test called the Selective High Schools Test. This test is for students in Year 6. It helps the department decide who gets a place. Students can choose up to three schools they would like to attend.
Besides these, there are other government and private high schools that also choose students based on their talents. For example, some schools focus on creative and performing arts. Some private schools also have their own selection process.
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Selective and Agricultural High Schools
These schools are designed for students who are good at academics or have a special interest in agriculture. They offer a challenging learning environment. Here is a list of these schools:
| School | Location | Years | Selective status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Park Community School | Alexandria | 7–12 | Partially |
| Auburn Girls High School | Auburn | 7–12 | Partially |
| Baulkham Hills High School | Baulkham Hills | 7–12 | Fully |
| Blacktown Boys High School | Blacktown | 7–12 | Partially |
| Blacktown Girls High School | Blacktown | 7–12 | Partially |
| Bonnyrigg High School | Bonnyrigg | 7–12 | Partially |
| Caringbah High School | Caringbah | 7–12 | Fully |
| Chatswood High School | Chatswood | 7–12 | Partially |
| Conservatorium High School | Sydney central business district | 7–12 | Fully |
| Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School | Calala | 7–12 | Partial- Agricultural |
| Fort Street High School | Petersham | 7–12 | Fully |
| Girraween High School | Girraween | 7–12 | Fully |
| Gorokan High School | Gorokan | 7–12 | Partially |
| Gosford High School | Gosford | 7–12 | Fully |
| Grafton High School | Grafton | 7–12 | Partially |
| Granville Boys High School | Granville | 7–12 | Partially |
| Hornsby Girls' High School | Hornsby | 7–12 | Fully |
| Hurlstone Agricultural High School | Glenfield | 7–12 | Fully- Agricultural |
| James Ruse Agricultural High School | Carlingford | 7–12 | Fully- Agricultural |
| Karabar High School | Queanbeyan | 7–12 | Partially |
| Kooringal High School | Kooringal | 7–12 | Partially |
| Macquarie Fields High School | Macquarie Fields | 7–12 | Partially |
| Merewether High School | Broadmeadow | 7–12 | Fully |
| Moorebank High School | Moorebank | 7–12 | Partially |
| Normanhurst Boys' High School | Normanhurst | 7–12 | Fully |
| North Sydney Boys High School | Crows Nest | 7–12 | Fully |
| North Sydney Girls High School | Crows Nest | 7–12 | Fully |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College, Manly Selective Campus | North Curl Curl | 7–12 | Fully |
| Parramatta High School | Parramatta | 7–12 | Partially |
| Peel High School | Tamworth | 7–12 | Partially |
| Penrith Selective High School | Penrith | 7–12 | Fully |
| Prairiewood High School | Wetherill Park | 7–12 | Partially |
| Rose Bay Secondary College | Dover Heights | 7–10 | Partially |
| Ryde Secondary College | Ryde | 7–12 | Partially |
| Sefton High School | Sefton | 7–12 | Partially |
| Smith's Hill High School | Wollongong | 7–12 | Fully |
| St George Girls High School | Kogarah | 7–12 | Fully |
| Sydney Boys High School | Surry Hills | 7–12 | Fully |
| Sydney Girls High School | Surry Hills | 7–12 | Fully |
| Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus | Rozelle | 7–10 | Partially |
| Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus | Glebe | 11–12 | Partially |
| Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus | Leichhardt | 7–10 | Partially |
| Sydney Technical High School | Bexley | 7–12 | Fully |
| Tempe High School | Tempe | 7–12 | Partially |
| Aurora College | Western New South Wales | 5–12 | Fully |
| Yanco Agricultural High School | Yanco | 7–12 | Partial- Agricultural |
Creative and Performing Arts High Schools
The NSW Department of Education also runs creative and performing arts high schools. These schools are for students who love creative arts like music, drama, or dance. They help students become excellent in these areas. These schools teach the same subjects as other high schools. However, they have special facilities and equipment for the arts. Getting a spot in these schools can be very competitive.
| School | Location | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Performing Arts High School | Campbelltown | 7–12 |
| Conservatorium High School | Sydney central business district | 7–12 |
| Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School | Guildford | 7–12 |
| Hunter School of the Performing Arts | Broadmeadow | 3–12 |
| Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School | Northmead | 7–12 |
| Ku-ring-gai High School | North Turramurra | 7–12 |
| Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School | Penrith | 7–12 |
| Newtown High School of the Performing Arts | Newtown | 7–12 |
| Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts | Fairy Meadow | 7–12 |
Sports High Schools
The NSW Department of Education also has seven specialist sports high schools. These schools offer a full education. They also have special programs for students who are talented in sports. Students are chosen for these programs based on their skills and talent in different sports.
| School | Location | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Sports High School | Caringbah | 7–12 |
| Hills Sports High School | Seven Hills | 7–12 |
| Hunter Sports High School | Gateshead | 7–12 |
| Illawarra Sports High School | Berkeley | 7–12 |
| Matraville Sports High School | Chifley | 7–12 |
| Narrabeen Sports High School | North Narrabeen | 7–12 |
| Westfields Sports High School | Fairfield | 7–12 |
See also
- Selective school (New South Wales)
- List of schools in New South Wales
