All five year olds and children turning five on or before 30 April enrol at the beginning of the year.
Primary schools place a major emphasis on teaching children the basic skills of reading, writing, language, and mathematics. The arts, languages other than English, social education programs, health, and physical recreation also play important roles in primary education programs.
Close contact is maintained between high schools and primary schools so that students make a smooth academic, personal and social transition between sectors.
School Name |
Address |
Telephone |
Facsimile |
Donaldson St. Braddon ACT 2612 |
+61 2 6205 6322 |
+61 2 6205 6320 |
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Katherine Avenue |
+61 2 6205 2808 |
+61 2 6207 0471 |
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Banambila Cres. Aranda ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 5977 |
+61 2 6205 5989 |
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Nemarang Cres. Waramanga ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 6877 |
+61 2 6205 6873 |
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Hurtle Ave. Bonython ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 6565 |
+61 2 6205 6552 |
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Casey Cres. Calwell ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 6911 |
+61 2 6205 6900 |
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Chauvel St. Campbell ACT 2601 |
+61 2 6205 6300 |
+61 2 6205 6297 |
|
Perry Drive Chapman ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 7300 |
+61 2 6205 7307 |
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Tom Roberts Ave. Conder ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 6699 |
+61 2 6205 6323 |
|
Bettington Cct. Charnwood ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7322 |
+61 2 6205 7321 |
|
Hambidge Cres. Chisholm ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 6055 |
+61 2 6205 6056 |
|
Templeton St. Cook ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 6577 |
+61 2 6205 6576 |
|
MacPherson St. O'Connor ACT 2601 |
+61 2 6205 6340 |
+61 2 6205 7084 |
|
Theodore St. Curtin ACT 2605 |
+61 2 6205 5622 |
+61 2 6205 5597 |
|
Burrinjuck Cres. Duffy ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 6022 |
+61 2 6205 6024 |
|
Heydon Cres. Evatt ACT 2617 |
+61 2 6205 5999 |
+61 2 6205 5995 |
|
Hanlon Cres. Fadden ACT 2904 |
+61 2 6205 6011 |
+61 2 6205 6010 |
|
Lambrigg St. Farrer ACT 2607 |
+61 2 6205 7911 |
+61 2 6205 7913 |
|
Ratcliffe Cres. Florey ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 8011 |
+61 2 6205 8002 |
|
Bingle St. Flynn ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7888 |
+61 2 6205 7887 |
|
National Cct. Forrest ACT 2603 |
+61 2 6205 5644 |
+61 2 6205 5615 |
|
Tillyard Drive Fraser ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7866 |
+61 2 6205 7907 |
|
Gilmore Cres. Garran ACT 2605 |
+61 2 6205 5844 |
+61 2 6205 5842 |
|
Heagney Cres. Gilmore ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 7844 |
+61 2 6205 7845 |
|
Canopus Cres. Giralang ACT 2617 |
+61 2 6205 5866 |
+61 2 6205 5862 |
|
Kelleway St. Nicholls ACT 2913 |
+61 2 6205 2955 |
+61 2 6207 0471 |
|
Knoke Ave. Gordon ACT 2906 |
+61 2 6205 5955 |
+61 2 6205 5950 |
|
Jeffries St. Gowrie ACT 2904 |
+61 2 6205 7822 |
+61 2 6205 7825 |
|
Hoskins St. Hall ACT 2618 |
+61 2 6205 5666 |
+61 2 6205 5637 |
|
Erldunda Cct.Hawker ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 7733 |
+61 2 6205 7729 |
|
Fullagar Cres. Higgins ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7788 |
+61 2 6205 7789 |
|
Beaurepaire Cres. Holt ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7722 |
+61 2 6205 7712 |
|
Kent St. Hughes ACT 2605 |
+61 2 6205 5699 |
+61 2 6205 5653 |
|
Ellerston Ave. Isabella Plains ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 7688 |
+61 2 6205 7682 |
|
Jervis Bay ACT 2540 |
+61 2 4442 1002 |
+61 2 4442 1156 |
|
Ashburton Cct. Kaleen ACT 2617 |
+61 2 6205 5888 |
+61 2 6205 5887 |
|
O'Loghlen St. Latham ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7345 |
+61 2 6205 7343 |
|
Hall St. Lyneham ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 6511 |
+61 2 6205 6510 |
|
Tarraleah Cres. Lyons ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 5700 |
+61 2 6205 5673 |
|
Hirschfeld Cres. MacGregor ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7511 |
+61 2 6205 7509 |
|
Bennelong Cres. Macquarie ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 6077 |
+61 2 6205 6333 |
|
Knox St. Watson ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 5711 |
+61 2 6205 5703 |
|
Alberga St. Kaleen ACT 2617 |
+61 2 6205 5933 |
+61 2 6205 5932 |
|
Ainsworth St. Mawson ACT 2607 |
+61 2 6205 8033 |
+61 2 6205 8026 |
|
MacLaurin Cres. Chifley ACT 2606 |
+61 2 6205 6644 |
+61 2 6205 6637 |
|
Alderman St. Evatt ACT 2617 |
+61 2 6205 7533 |
+61 2 6205 7529 |
|
Corlette Cres. Monash ACT 2904 |
+61 2 6205 7555 |
+61 2 6205 7548 |
|
Boddington Cres. Kambah ACT 2902 |
+61 2 62057355 |
+61 2 6205 7356 |
|
Alfred Hill Drive Melba ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 8066 |
+61 2 6205 8064 |
|
Kootara Cres. Narrabundah ACT 2604 |
+61 2 6205 7077 |
+61 2 6205 7072 |
|
Unaipon Cres. Ngunnawal ACT 2913 |
+61 2 6205 8182 |
+61 2 6205 8183 |
|
Majura Ave. Ainslie ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 6533 |
+61 2 6205 6534 |
|
MacPherson St. O'Connor ACT 2601 |
+61 2 6205 6340 |
+61 2 6205 7084 |
|
Kosciusko Ave. Palmerston ACT 2913 |
+61 2 6205 7241 |
+61 2 6205 7242 |
|
Astrolabe St. Red Hill ACT 2603 |
+61 2 6205 7144 |
+61 2 6205 7145 |
|
May Gibbs Cl. Richardson ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 8200 |
+61 2 6205 8187 |
|
Bangalay Cres. Rivett ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 8088 |
+61 2 6205 8089 |
|
Wirraway Cres. Scullin ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 8177 |
+61 2 6205 8165 |
|
Marconi Cres. Kambah ACT 2902 |
+61 2 6205 6688 |
+61 2 6205 6687 |
|
New South Wales Cres. Barton ACT 2600 |
+61 2 6205 5599 |
+61 2 6205 5572 |
|
Tharwa ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 7244 |
+61 2 6205 7250 |
|
Lawrence-Wackett Cres. Theodore ACT
2905 |
+61 2 6205 7399 |
+61 2 6205 7398 |
|
Ritchie St. Torrens ACT 2607 |
+61 2 6205 7411 |
+61 2 6205 7413 |
|
Condamine St. Turner ACT 2601 |
+61 2 6205 6622 |
+61 2 6205 6616 |
|
Snodgrass Cres. Kambah ACT 2902 |
+61 2 6205 7444 |
+61 2 6205 7440 |
|
Kingsmill St. Kambah ACT 2902 |
+61 2 6205 7455 |
+61 2 6205 7454 |
|
Langdon Ave. Wanniassa ACT 2903 |
+61 2 6205 7466 |
+61 2 6205 7482 |
|
Sternberg Cres. Wanniassa ACT 2902 |
+61 2 6205 7566 |
+61 2 6205 7563 |
|
Southwell St. Weetangera ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 7488 |
+61 2 6205 7487 |
|
Hilder St. Weston ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 7933 |
+61 2 6205 7929 |
|
Loftus St. Yarralumla ACT 2600 |
+61 2 6205 5766 |
+61 2 6205 5746 |
High schools cater for students aged from about 12 to 16 in Years 7 to 10. A Year 10 Certificate and High School Record detailing programs undertaken by a student in Years 9 and 10 are issued at the end of Year 10.
Year 7 is an introductory year in which students are given the opportunity to sample many of their schools¡¯ curriculum options to help them make informed choices in later years. They also commence their studies in the core area. Teachers and counsellors encourage students to make choices that will broaden their interests and help prepare them for a career or further education. Students¡¯ subject choices are approved by their parents in consultation with the school.
High schools provide a comprehensive range of programs which offers all students a balanced curriculum suited to the needs and interests of the individual, the challenges of secondary college and life as a productive and contributing member of the community. Each high school produces a handbook which outlines curriculum and organisation, and members of staff are happy to discuss the needs of intending students with parents.
School Name |
Address |
Telephone |
Facsimile |
Denison St. Deakin ACT
2600 |
+61 2 6205 5566 |
+61 2 6205 5532 |
|
Murranji St. Hawker ACT
2614 |
+61 2 6205 6844 |
+61 2 6205 6852 |
|
Casey Cres. Calwell ACT
2905 |
+61 2 6205 6833 |
+61 2 6205 6827 |
|
Treloar Cres. Campbell
ACT 2601 |
+61 2 6205 6344 |
+61 2 6205 6369 |
|
Bindubi St. Macquarie
ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 7000 |
+61 2 6205 7006 |
|
Hambidge Cres. Chisholm
ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 7277 |
+61 2 6205 7290 |
|
Starke St. Holt ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 6122 |
+61 2 6205 6129 |
|
Kelleway St. Nicholls
ACT 2913 |
+61 2 6205 1814 |
+61 2 6207 0471 |
|
Baldwin Drive Kaleen
ACT 2617 |
+61 2 6205 5811 |
+61 2 6205 5810 |
|
O'Halloran Cct. Kambah
ACT 2902 |
+61 2 6205 6933 |
+61 2 6205 6937 |
|
Heidelberg St. Conder
ACT 2905 |
+61 2 6205 7676 |
+61 2 6205 7762 |
|
Goodwin St. Lyneham ACT
2602 |
+61 2 6205 6399 |
+61 2 6205 6411 |
|
Conley Drive Melba ACT
2615 |
+61 2 6205 6711 |
+61 2 6205 6710 |
|
Marr St. Pearce ACT 2607 |
+61 2 6205 7588 |
+61 2 6205 7587 |
|
Badimara St. Waramanga
ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 6166 |
+61 2 6205 6135 |
|
New South Wales Cres.
Barton 2600 |
+61 2 6205 5599 |
+61 2 6205 5572 |
|
|
|
Wheeler Cres. Wanniassa
ACT 2903 |
+61 2 6205 6200
|
+61 2 6205 6199
|
At the completion of high school in Year 10, students may proceed to secondary college. Enrolment for secondary colleges commence in August of each year. Secondary colleges cater for Years 11 &12 and there is a very high retention rate from Year 10 to Years 11 &12.
Students are given guidance in arranging courses of study that will best prepare them for careers and further education. At the same time they are expected to make decisions for themselves, to develop maturity and judgment and to set and achieve realistic goals. To succeed they must organise themselves effectively and work hard.
Colleges have proved to be very effective in preparing young people for both work and tertiary education.
Each college develops its own range of courses. These are accredited by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies. The Board also ensures that courses leading to tertiary entrance qualifications will meet the requirements of tertiary institutions throughout Australia.
No subjects are compulsory in secondary colleges. However, students are encouraged to choose courses from all areas of the curriculum to develop a comprehensive range of knowledge and skills.
School Name
|
Address |
Telephone |
Facsimile |
Fremantle
Dr. Stirling ACT 2611 |
+61 2 6205 6777 |
+61 2 6205 6781 |
|
Launceston
St. Phillip ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 5777 |
+61 2 6205 5776 |
|
Copland Drive
Melba ACT 2615 |
+61 2 6205 7622 |
+61 2 6205 7629 |
|
Phillip Ave.
Dickson ACT 2602 |
+61 2 6205 6455 |
+61 2 6205 6462 |
|
McBryde Crres.
Wanniassa ACT 2903 |
+61 2 6205 8111 |
+61 2 6205 8109 |
|
MurranjiSt.
Hawker ACT 2614 |
+61 2 6205 7744 |
+61 2 6205 7745 |
|
Emu Bank
Belconnen ACT 2616 |
+61 2 6205 7099 |
+61 2 6205 7105 |
|
Cowlishaw
St. Tuggeranong ACT 2900 |
+61 2 6205 6222 |
+61 2 6205 6202 |
|
|
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Jerrabomberra
Ave. Narrabundah ACT 2604 |
+61 2 6205 6999
|
+61 2 6205 6969
|