Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.
Local enrolment area
Check your address on School Finder to see if it is within our local intake area. Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.
How to enrol
If you live in our intake area and would like to apply to enrol at our school, start by submitting an online enrolment application. Online enrolment is currently only available for Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
If you are not able to apply online or you prefer not to, download the paper application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this.
Online enrolment can also be used for out-of-area enrolment. Please note that out-of-area enrolment procedures are subject to the department’s enrolment policy.
Enrolment applications are finalised at the school.
For more information, visit ssp school enrolment.
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Temporary visas and international students
The Temporary Residents Program has information about eligibility and the forms to complete an application.
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.
For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit Rural and distance education.
Our school's enrolment policy
To view our school's enrolment policy
High Potential and Gifted Students
There are two entry points for students wishing to gain access to the Selective Stream at Armidale Secondary College:
Year 7 Entry
Application for entry into the Year 7 selective class occurs when students are in Year 5.
Parents with internet access should apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 . Limited quantities of printed application forms are available from primary schools and can be downloaded from the Department’s Website.
Students entering the Year 7 class must sit and pass the State Selective High School Placement Test.
Successful students are made an offer by the High Performing Students Unit and take up that placement in Year 7.
Entry Years 8 to 10
Vacancies in Years 8 - 10 are able to be filled via the process overseen by the High Performing Students Unit. Key dates are listed on the selective high schools webpage.
Information outlining the application process for entry to selective high schools for Years 8-10 can be found here,
All applicants for entry in Years 8 - 10 must apply using the Years 8 - 12 Selective High School Application Form. In addition, they must include the following supporting documentation:
1. School reports for the past two years
2. Certificates of outstanding performance in relevant activities over the past two years
3. A summary of involvement in other activities over the past two years which may support the application
4. Proof of citizenship or permanent residence status where applicable
5. NAPLAN results from the previous two NAPLAN tests
6. A profile of the student and their capabilities signed by the current school principal. (External Applicants Only. For internal applicants this is organised by the school)
A copy of the application form and supporting documentation must be returned to Armidale Secondary College by the due date that is nominated on the Years 8 – 12 Selective High School Application Form.
Selection Committee
The suitability of applicants for a class will be determined by a committee chaired by the Principal.
The student's placement will be determined by:
- A review of the requested documentation
- A portfolio of student work samples
- A student interview
- Student self-reflection that is completed on the day of interview
Vacancies Years 8-10
As vacancies become available, the Principal or representative may consider inviting applicants from the waiting list.
Any student who can satisfy the Selection Committee that circumstances outside of their control have prevented them from submitting an application form by the due date may apply for special consideration and may have those circumstances considered by the Principal on a case-by-case basis. The Principal may then refer the student and the circumstances to the Selection Committee for consideration. This will only occur in the most exceptional of circumstances and the decision of the committee will be final.
Please contact the school for further information.
Moving overseas
Moving overseas and need school reports authenticated for DFAT?
Email document.authentication@det.nsw.edu.au to arrange to bring original documents to 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta 2150.