Enrol
Our school welcomes enrolments throughout the school year.
Enrolment
Ryde Secondary College is a Year 7 to Year 12 co-educational and partially-selective high school. The school has an academically selective stream of two classes in Years 7 to 10. In addition to mainstream classes, there is a locally selected high potential and gifted class in Years 7 to 10, as well as support classes for students with a range of additional learning needs. For Year 7 entry, parents apply when their child is at the end of Year 5 or the beginning of Year 6.
How to enrol
Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant school community today.
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Check your eligibility: use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
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Apply online: online enrolment application.
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Learn more: visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools.
This includes:
- local intake areas
- non-local enrolments
- additional learning needs
- starting or transitioning to school
- moving schools
- other ways to enrol.
Unlike non-selective NSW public schools, there are no intake areas for selective classes. Enrolment is on application only through the selective high school and opportunity class placement procedure outlined below . You can apply to up to 3 schools.
- Learn: visit selective high school and opportunity class placement.
- Register: start your application.
- Verify: your email address.
- Log in: visit selective high school and opportunity class placement.
- Apply: complete all sections of the application form. The application period cannot be extended. Make sure you submit your application before the closing date. For more information, check key dates.
- Submit: your application form. Please note, for application to our school and others: you must submit a separate application form for each school and list the schools in the same order of preference.
- Test: student sits the placement test.
- Outcome: family and student is advised of the outcome.
If your child requires support class placement, we welcome you to begin the journey of applying to join our inclusive and supportive school community. Enrolment in our support unit follows an access request process.
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Learn: visit support classes.
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Collaborate: meet with key school stakeholders and the learning support team.
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Assess: engage with internal and external assessment to inform decision making.
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Apply: work with your school to submit an access request application.
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Panel: a specialist panel will carefully consider the application, considering:
- the level of support your child needs
- the department’s eligibility criteria
- if the support option applied for will meet your child’s needs.
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Outcome: accept or decline the offer.
Ready to enrol?
We’re excited to welcome your family to our school community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.
Other enrolment details for our school
International Students Program
This program lets student visa applicants experience our inclusive school culture, quality teaching, improve English skills, and enjoy Australian life. Students can complete secondary education in a NSW government school and, upon finishing Year 12, earn a Higher School Certificate (HSC) and an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Distance Education
Distance education is an equity program for students who are geographically isolated or whose individual circumstances prevent them from regularly attending school. Students must meet one of the conditions in the Distance Education Enrolment Procedures to be eligible to access this program as a full-time student.
Download our enrolment form
If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.
School contributions
In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.
For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.
What makes us a great choice for your child?
Learn about our values, what we offer, and why families trust us to support their child’s learning and growth. See our top programs, student support and what families say about our school.
Visit us before you enrol
Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.
We offer regular school tours help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.
Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school a great place to learn.
Book a school tour to find how we can support you before your child starts at our school.
Does your child need extra support?
Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.
Why choose us?
Find out what makes our school special and why families choose us.
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