APPLICATION PROCESS
Gateway Community High welcomes applications from students who believe an alternative to mainstream education will better support their learning, wellbeing and personal growth.
Our application process helps us determine whether Gateway is the right fit for each student.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligibility to Apply
The students prioritised to attend our school are young people who we believe are both willing and able to benefit from a fresh start in our positive, personalised and supportive learning environment.
We welcome applications from students who feel that an alternative to a mainstream educational setting is a better fit for them academically, socially and personally, and who are ready to make a fresh start.
Not all applicants will be offered a place.
What Makes Our School Different
Gateway Community High is registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a Special Assistance School. We are not a Special Education or Behavioural School.
As a small, independent school, we provide time, attention and holistic support to help young people Achieve. Belong. Grow.
Suitability Priorities
Suitability for enrolment at Gateway Community High focuses on the following priorities:
A demonstrated desire to learn and engage in education
Commitment to attend regularly and participate in all learning activities
Sufficient maturity to work independently and with others
Ability to work independently, in teams and on project-based learning
Functional literacy and numeracy to complete Stage 5 and achieve the NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA)
Willingness to take responsibility for learning and future pathways
An acceptable level of risk posed to other students
Capacity to attend and participate where mental or physical health challenges are present
Barriers to Mainstream Education
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Educational disengagement or declining attendance in Years 7–10
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Academic performance below potential
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Social inclusion challenges at or outside school
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Mental or physical health
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Family breakdown
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Trauma
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Financial disadvantage
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background
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Non-English speaking background
Next Steps
For detailed information about the application process, including required documentation and timelines, please read the Information on STUDENT ENROLMENT APPLICATION FORM.