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Enrolling in a selective high school
Caringbah High School is a fully selective high school. Selective schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level. Selective high schools are unzoned so parents can apply regardless of where they live.
Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in selective high schools.
Enrolment details for selective schools
Our school might have extra steps for enrolment in a selective high school. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.
Year 7 applications for Caringbah High school (open)
Year 7 enrolment applications are open for 2027.
From 6 November 2025 to 20 February 2026
Year 7 placements are administered by the Selective Education Team. Applications for Year 7 entry to a selective high school are submitted online.
For detailed information regarding Year 7 entry Department Of Education Selective Schools applications Year 7
Years 8 to 11 applications for Caringbah High School (closed)
Year 8 to 11 enrolment applications are closed.
For detailed information regarding Years 8 to 11 entry Department of Education Selective Schools applications Years 8 to 11
Please note that testing is required for entry. Selection is based on the following criteria:
- Performance in the ACER Higher Ability Selection Test
- An assessment by the selection committee of your child’s two most recent school reports and the latest NAPLAN reports
- An interview at the school will be conducted for whom the offer of a place is being considered
To gain entry from the above selective schools in Years 8 – 11 your child will need to sit the Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), it will be conducted at Caringbah High School on 9 August 2025.
If your first preference is Caringbah High School, you will need to apply and pay a non-refundable administration fee.
More detail about enrolment in Years 8 – 11 can be found on this page at the beginning of the year.
More about seeking enrolment at Caringbah High 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.
Students seeking to enrol in selective high school
Students seeking to enroll in selective high schools must be Australian citizens or holders of a visa granting permanent resident status in Australia. Information on Australian citizenship is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website at:
Visa-Subclasses-and-Enrolment-Conditions.
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.