Choosing a School
The ACT public school system has long set the national standard for providing high quality education.
A range of schooling models are available across the ACT providing families with options when selecting a school.
New schooling models offer families a broad range of education options and learning pathways choices.
From 2008, Canberra’s preschools are integrated within our primary schools. We also offer a range of preschool to year 10 schools, to provide a seamless learning transition from early childhood to middle years. In 2009 four new early childhood schools will be available offering families services for children from birth to eight years.
ACT public high schools and colleges (years 11/12) provide a range of pathways to higher education further training and vocational options including school based apprenticeships.
Schools have a defined priority enrolment area (PEA). ACT public schools reserve enough places for students who live in their local enrolment area. Further information is available on Priority Enrolment Areas - PEAs.
For more information on the schools in your region telephone the Department of Education and Training or your local public school.
Schools Northern Canberra - (02) 6205 7194
Schools Central Canberra - (02) 6205 5479
Schools Southern Canberra - (02) 6205 7200
