The department is consulting with the Canterbury community in Term 4 2024 to better understand the factors that influence high school selection for families.

Data assessments regularly review trends and support proactive planning and resourcing for our schools.

Departmental analysis shows a significant number of students eligible to attend Canterbury Boys High School are opting for out-of-area enrolments at other high schools.

This is a trend the department would like to understand and address.

Community consultation will provide parents, carers, current and future students, school staff and special interest groups with an opportunity to share their feedback on high school options in the Canterbury area.

Consultation will comprise of a detailed online survey.

Feedback will help us understand the factors that influence high school enrolment decisions and identify any opportunities for improvement at Canterbury Boys High School.

Consultation will take place for 2 weeks from 28 October to 11 November 2024.

How to get involved

Share your views on Canterbury Boys High School and high school offerings in the Canterbury area via this online survey.

The survey closes at 5pm, Friday 11 November 2024.

Your feedback is important and will be collected anonymously. Your participation in the survey will not have any impact on your child’s current or future high school enrolment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NSW Government’s commitment regarding co-educational public high schools?

The NSW Government is committed to providing all families with access to a co-educational public high school option by 2027.

Several factors were considered to support delivering this commitment, including enrolment data assessments and a review of intake areas in suburbs where students previously had access to only a single-sex public high school.

How were the intake area adjustments decided?

Intake area adjustments are based on a comprehensive review of enrolment data and current school offerings in various suburbs.

This review assessed what changes could be made to intake areas as an initial step in delivering the government’s commitment to access to co-educational schools.

More information can be found by visiting the Access to co-educational schools

How can I see the new intake areas?

School Finder can be used to explore designated intake and catchment areas and locate a public school.

Will Canterbury Boys and Canterbury Girls high schools become co-educational to meet the commitment?

The intake area adjustments for the Canterbury school cluster mean that the government's commitment to provide a co-educational school offering for local families has been met and Canterbury Boys and Canterbury Girls high schools will remain as single-sex schools.

Why is consultation happening for Canterbury Boys High School?

Departmental analysis shows a significant number of students eligible to attend Canterbury Boys High School are opting for out-of-area enrolments at other high schools.

This is a trend the department would like to understand and address.

What is involved in the consultation process?

Consultation with the Canterbury community will involve an online survey.

Staff, students, parents and carers of primary and high schools as well as special interest groups are invited to participate in the consultation process and share their feedback using the survey.

When is consultation happening and how long will the process take?

The consultation will run for 2 weeks from 28 October to 11 November 2024.

When will the consultation report findings be released?

At the end of the consultation process, a report outlining the findings will be prepared by the department and shared with the community in 2025.

Other ways to engage

Additional submissions and questions can be sent to the project team by email to CanterburyConsultation@det.nsw.edu.au