Supporting young people to excel

We are committed to high achievement and excellence for our students. The EXCEL program extends those with high intellectual potential in Years 7-12 to excel academically. The program:   

• Fosters the formation of supportive friendships among students 
• Challenges students to extend themselves academically, by participating in activities that promote critical and creative thinking 
• Allows students from Year 9 to complete up to 20 SACE Stage 1 credits
• Allows students from Year 10, who have completed the SACE Stage 1 subject to complete up to 20 SACE Stage 2 credits

How do students qualify to join EXCEL? 

All students with high academic potential may enrol in EXCEL. You may enrol if you have any of the following achievements: 

• Attained high academic results: a Grade Point Average (GPA) over 6 
• Attained an Academic Distinction or Academic Commended Award at a school assembly 
• Attained a Credit grade or higher in any individual state/national academic competition 
• Nominated by a teacher 
• A psychologist's report indicating high intellectual potential 

Enrolment into the EXCEL program occurs each year during the subject selection process. Please contact our EXCEL lead teacher via email or by phone on (08) 8282 6400 if you would like to learn more about whether this program is right for your child.