Rose Bay Secondary College

Opportunity Achievement Community

Telephone02 9301 0300

Emailrosebay-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Selective High School Applications

Applications for Years 8 to 10 differ from Year 7. Rose Bay Secondary College manages its own vacancies, assessments, placement processes, and reserve lists (where applicable) for Years 8-10. Enrolment is dependent on available places and meeting the academic criteria. Please be advised that availability of places is limited.

Applications must be submitted to the school either via email or in person to the Front Office by the due date.

Please check the Department of Education's website for important dates and application processes https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/choosing-a-school-setting/selective-high-schools/application-process/selective-high-schools---years-8-to-12-applications.

Selection Process

The suitability of applicants is determined by the college's Selection Placement Committee, which includes the principal, deputy principal, High Potential and Gifted Education Team Leader, and a parent representative. The committee will evaluate students for placement and may establish a reserve list based on academic merit.

The following criteria are considered when determining academic merit:

  • School reports

  • Results from academic competitions

  • Supporting documentation of high achievement in programs such as debating, public speaking, music, dance, drama, sports or maths Olympiads

 

How to apply:

  • Complete the application form

    . Include:

    • A copy of the student’s birth certificate, citizenship or passport, and

    • Any copies of evidence highlighting their academic and co-curricular achievement

  • Return the completed application by 25 July 2025 via email or in person to the Front Office.