Types of secondary schools in the Australian Capital Territory
There are secondary schools in three different sectors in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Information about government schools in the ACT can be obtained by visiting the ACT Education Directorate website.
Information about independent schools in the ACT can be obtained by visiting the Association of Independent Schools of the ACT website.
Information about Catholic schools in the ACT can be obtained by visiting the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Catholic Education Office website.
Secondary school structure in the Australian Capital Territory
Secondary school structure varies considerably in the Australian Capital Territory.
For more information see the sector websites (listed above) and individual school websites.
Students are awarded the Australian Capital Territory Senior Secondary Certificate on satisfactory completion of their senior secondary studies.
Transfer in Senior Secondary years in the ACT
Students transferring out of the Australian Capital Territory
An ACT Statement of Achievement is an up-to-date record of current studies available on request to students who are leaving college, seeking employment or moving interstate.
Transfer to a school in the Australian Capital Territory
For more information about transferring to a school see the relevant sector websites (listed above).
For more information see the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies website.
Transfer up to Year 10 in the Australian Capital Territory
Responsibility for transfer of students up to Year 10 in the ACT sits with the ACT Education Directorate.
