Enrolment

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.

2026 Year 7 AgSTEM Specialty Stream

Applications for Yr 7 2026 open March 2025.

Round 1 closing date:  31st July, 2025

Round 2 Applications will be accepted until the end of October but will only be considered should a vacancy arise.

The AgSTEM Specialty program will see students apply through portfolio and interview. The students will study a unique curriculum developed to support their passions/interests in Ag/STEM and will be based three days a week on the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education (WSU Hawkesbury site) and two days a week at Richmond HS.

Student's will study courses in Design Thinking, Applied Learning  and Agriculture. They will learn in a transdisciplinary model that sees learning opportunities partnered with WSU, TAFE and industry.

Students will also engage in a tailored Ag/STEM transition/careers program from Yr 7- Yr 12 including opportunities for mentoring by academic and industry experts.

The AgSTEM Specialty intake will include a Yr 7 class of up to 30 students.  There are NO local drawing areas for these positions.

Enrolment packages will include:

• Expression of Interest Supporting Document
• AgSTEM Specialty Stream Frequently Asked Questions Document

Additional notes

The focus of the application process is to determine the student's interest and potential in AgSTEM education and their suitability to the designed educational program. This application process will be managed by the two school principals - the principal of Richmond High School and the principal of the Richmond Agricultural Centre.

Stage 1 of the process requires applicants to submit an Expression of Interest form and portfolio addressing the general selection criteria and personal narrative. Stage 2 will see shortlisted applicants invited to attend an interview and referee checks, as required.

Expressions of Interest will be considered from students who are eligible to enrol in Year 7 at a NSW Department of Education high school in corresponding academic year. The program only offers full time day placements for students. There will be no residential or distance education enrolments in this program.

An information session for the 2026 Intake was held via zoom in March. A copy of this presentation will be available with the enrolment package.

2027 Year 7 Academic Selective AgSTEM Stream

Year 7 2027 Academically Selective AgSTEM Stream Applications are NOW OPEN.

We will hold an online Information Session early in the 2026 school year. Applications close 20th February, 2026.

How does my child apply?

Students wishing to enrol in the Academically Selective AgSTEM stream in Year 7 will be required to sit the Selective Schools Test.

To sit the test students will need to register in Year 5, through the Selective Schools website.  This site will be open mid Term 4 each year for registrations.

Students will need to nominate Richmond Ag - Richmond High School as their preferred school.

During Semester 1 of Year 6 students will sit the Selective Schools test.

In July/August students will receive notification of their application.

Once accepted into the academically selective AgSTEM stream, the Centre and Richmond High School will provide a formal induction process.

Application Process:

1. Register your interest in applying for potential vacancies in the AgSTEM Selective class by completing High Performing Student Team application form (available mid-year) and submitting to the Centre via E: centreofexcellenceinaged-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au
2. All registered applications will receive an AgSTEM portfolio application via email
3. The Selection Committee will consider applications and invite shortlisted applicants for interview. (September-October)
4. Applicants will be advised of outcomes of the process. (October)

Application Information is available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes

2026 Years 8-10 AgSTEM Specialty Stream

Enrolments open June 18th, 2025

Round 1:  Close July 25th, 2025

Round 2: Applications will be accepted but will only be considered should a vacancy arise.

The enrolment process for the 2026 Year 8-10 Specialty streams will officially open June 18th. Successful candidates in this process will fill vacancies that have arisen in specialty streams in 2025, commencing their enrolment in 2026.

The application process is outlined below.

1. Email the Centre for an enrolment package

E: centreofexcellenceinaged-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

2. The Centre of Excellence will then forward the AgSTEM Application Form to applicants.

Entry to this program is via a student portfolio that includes student responses to four questions and one personal narrative. Students must also submit their:

• End of Year report for 2024;
• Half Yearly Report for 2025; and
• NAPLAN results from years 5 onwards.

Additional information regarding the portfolio can be found in the enrolment package.

Return the package by the due date. Round 1 applications will close  July 25th at 3pm.

Applications received after this date will be considered for waitlisting and Round 2 offers, if applicable.

3. Applications will be shortlisted and shortlisted students will be invited to interview. Interviews will take place throughout August/September

4. Successful candidates will be notified of their enrolment offer in September/October.

2026 Years 8-10 Selective Stream

Enrolments open June 18th, 2025

Applications close July 25th, 2025

The NSW Department of Education will open the enrolment process for Years 8-10 Selective places on June 18th, 2025. Successful candidates in this process will fill vacancies that have arisen in selective streams across the state in 2025, commencing their enrolment in 2026.

Applicants must complete both the NSW Department of Education Selective Schools paperwork and also the AgSTEM Selective specific processes. The application process is outlined below.

1. Download and complete the NSW DoE application form and submit to the Centre  by 25th July 2025.

Selective high schools – Years 8 to 11 applications

A copy can also be obtained from the Centre.

You must list the schools you choose in the same order of priority on each application form if you apply for more than one school.

2. Attach a copy of the birth certificate or other documents that verifies the student’s name shown on each application.

3. Send each form to reach the relevant selective high School by 25 July 2025.

E: centreofexcellenceinaged-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

4. Upon receipt of your expression of interest the Centre will then forward the AgSTEM Application Form to applicants.

Entry to this program is via a student portfolio that includes student responses to four questions and one personal narrative. Students must also submit their:

• End of Year report for 2024;
• Half Yearly Report for 2025; and
• NAPLAN results from years 5 onwards.

Additional information regarding the portfolio can be found in the enrolment package.

5. Applications will be shortlisted and shortlisted students will be invited to interview in August.

2026 Year 11 full-time enrolments

Opens April 2025

Students can join us to complete an ATAR or non-ATAR HSC pathways and combine this with dual accreditation and/or SBAT programs for their HSC studies.

Students will complete their  full-time  studies at the Centre.

The Centre also offers single course outreach for Year 11 and 12 students from other schools who may wish to complete one of their HSC programs at the Centre.

The Centre's curriculum offerings align to our focus areas of:

Agriculture - Avionics- Aboriginal Studies- Engineering- Mathematics- Primary Industries- Sciences-Enterprise/Commercial/Legal Education - Vocational Education.

For an enrolment package or to book in to our Information Sessions for the HSC and our specialist Avionics program contact us:

E: centreofexcellenceinaged-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

T: (02) 4560 6300

Courses on offer

• Avionics: speak to us about our SBAT and dual accreditation Avionics Pathways.
• Sciences: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Investigating Science, Physics and Extension Science in Yr12
• Enterprise Education: Business Studies, Engineering, Enterprise Computing, Legal Studies, Primary Industries, access to eVET courses and SBATs
• Mathematics: All levels.
• English: All Levels
• Aboriginal Studies
• Agriculture: Agriculture and Primary Industries
• Study patterns can also include TAFE courses, Distance Education, School Based Traineeship and Apprenticeships

Application is by portfolio and interview.

Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.

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.