CHANGES TO INTAKE AREA FROM 2027
The timeline to expand Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus to include Years 7 to 10 has been extended to allow more time for transition planning and to enable currently enrolled students to complete their senior schooling.
The updated timeframe will now see Years 7 and 8 start at Freshwater in 2027 and Years 7-12 from 2028. The longer transition will allow the current student cohort to complete their senior schooling and provide more time for parents to plan for their children's schooling.
The updated timeline follows consultation with the school community, including parents, teachers and students and during this time the school facilities will be upgraded and allow planning for implementing the 7-12 curriculum.
We will be working closely with staff throughout the 2025-26 planning phase to ensure a smooth transition and value your continued input and support throughout this next stage.
More information including frequently asked questions are available on the NSW Department of Education website.
To find out which school your child may be eligible for in 2027, you can easily check by using the search function on the map tool with your address.
With the new intake area boundaries, we are pleased to confirm that all families will have guaranteed access to a co-educational high school. You will be able to view the updated local intake areas for 2027 on School Finder.
From 2027, schools will prioritise siblings of students currently enrolled, as consistent with the department's enrolment policy.
For additional information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we navigate this transition and welcome the enxt stage ofr the Freshwater school community.
Important Enrolment Information
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.
All applications must be submitted online using the online enrolment application. Parents MUST complete this application. Applications submitted by a student will be declined.
Applications from students living in our intake area must include 100 points of residential evidence as listed in the 100 Point Checklist document. Please attach all documentation to the online enrolment application in the "Supporting documents" section.
Applications from out of area students must be submitted online and the student documentation is to be sent in one email to nbscfreshw-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au using the students full name and online application receipt number in the subject line of the email (example, John James Citizen - Application No. 9478-78731-3171).
ALL student enrolment applications must be supported with the following documentation:
* Student birth certificate
* Personal profile, handwritten by the student, see Personal Profile
* If student was born overseas: Passport, Visa, Australian Citizenship Certificate
* Latest NAPLAN report
* Latest school report
* Family Law or other relevant court orders - if applicable
* ASCIA Action Plan (allergy or asthma) - if applicable
* Evidence of any disability or other support needs (including learning and support plans)
* Immunisation history statement issued by Medicare - only if enrolling in a NSW Government school for the first time
Freshwater Senior Campus will not be enrolling any international students at this time.
IN-AREA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION IS CURRENT AND PROVIDED AS REQUESTED ABOVE.
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 secondary school enrolment.
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How to enrol - Year 6 into Year 7
In NSW government schools, applying to move from primary school to high school is a 2-step process that starts with an Expression of Interest. Visit the moving to high school page to learn more about the process.
- If you have received an offer from our school for placement into Year 7 next year, the next step is to visit online enrolment to proceed with the offer and complete the enrolment application.
- If you did not submit an expression of interest or are not eligible, visit online enrolment to start a new application to our school.
- If you submitted your expression of interest using a paper form, or would prefer not to enrol online, use the application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form.
Moving to high school
Visit the moving to high school page to find out more about the transition of year 6 students into year 7.
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.
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.