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Ryde Secondary College is a co-educational high school, offering a comprehensive and quality education for all students from Years 7-12. It is a partially selective high school offering two academically selective classes in each year from Years 7-10.

An additional gifted and talented class is offered in each year group, selected using school-based assessments. In most years, three additional mainstream classes are also offered.

The College also provides differentiated learning for students with special needs, with three classes in the Support Unit.

Welcome to new students at Ryde Secondary College!

Year 7 students are to meet teachers at 8.30 am, on 31^st January, below the steps in A block, just down from the covered walkway at the main entrance.

They will then be escorted to the MPC by teachers and will be placed in their new roll classes. They will also learn about the College and meet staff responsible for managing and supporting Year 7.

Orientation activities will occur in the first few days to ensure Year 7 settles in comfortably to high school.

Parents will be able to join the Sentral portal during Term 1, and along with our students, will be able to follow daily activities and notices about school activities.

Parents will also be encouraged to join our parent Facebook site for regular updates.

We hope you enjoy your new experiences in high school including making a lot of new friends!

Academic Excellence

At Ryde Secondary College our students are proudly continuing our tradition of academic excellence.

Your son or daughter will thrive in our vibrant college where they will be challenged and engaged by a diverse curriculum rich in traditional and innovative disciplines.

College Tours

College tours are available throughout the year, generally once per month. Please contact the school to make a booking for the next available tour.

Please click the image above to take a guided virtual tour.

Opportunity

We have a wide range of opportunities for students to participate in activitiees, competitions and performance at Ryde Secondary College.

These include our Concert Band, String Ensemble, Choir, Jazz Band, Rock Bands, Drama and Dance programs, Public Speaking and Debating program, SRC, Prefect team, a wide range of competitions, RSC Creative, Ryde Idol and Annual Fashion Show, sport competitions and programs.

There are more than 100 co-curricular or extra curricular activities including sporting activities. These create opportunities for students to develop a wide range of talents and interests and achieve at the highest levels.

students sitting and laughing in school grounds

Diversity

With an enrolment of over 1400 students, RSC is a co-educational high school with an academically selective cohort, a gifted and talented stream, mainstream classes and a Special Education Unit for students with special needs. 70% of students come from multi-lingual backgrounds. Diversity is a major characteristic of RSC.

Sport

All students have the opportunity to participate in Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country carnivals as well as Interschool activities.

Tuesday Sport includes a wide range of Grade and House Summer Sports, Winter Sports and Social Sports.

Student Leadership

Opportunities for school leadership exist within our team of twelve prefects and four captains. The positions are elected by both the students and staff.

Our captains lead our prefect body and manage our regular College Assembly program.

Ryde Secondary College String Ensemble

The String ensemble has developed its performance skills over the last decade. Activities beyond school and community performances have included the Ryde Secondary College String Ensemble travelling to ‘Nimmitabel’ in Hampton NSW to play in a beautiful rural setting.

Music Director: Lucy East | Director: Andy Kirkwood | Produced by Alison Shaw | Filmed by Ascent Digital.

Information for Year 7 2023