THE SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN
ACHIEVE. BELONG. GROW.
Gateway Community High, an independent alternative high school in Carlingford, NSW.
We welcome 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.
This page explains how to apply, including eligibility criteria, suitability and the steps involved in the application process.
SIMPLE STEPS TO APPLY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 build and maintain respectful relationships with peers and staff.
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
Who Benefits the Most?
Gateway Community High has a proven track record of supporting students who have experienced barriers to engaging in their education due to a range of educational or life circumstances:
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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 conditions
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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