Selective stream

Peel High School is a partially selective high school. Selective high schools are one of the ways that the department supports high potential and gifted students. These are students who learn faster and more easily than others.

As a partially selective high school, we have both local students in non-selective classes, and students who are placed through the selective high school process. Students in the selective high school stream will typically have classes together for English, mathematics and science.

You can apply for a selective high school place even if our school is outside your local enrolment area. During your application, your child must show their academic potential. Learn more at Enrol.

Benefits of attending a selective high school

• Students learn with classmates who have similar academic ability.

• Teachers use special teaching methods to move students through the curriculum at a faster pace and in more depth.

• Students tell us they love learning with other like-minded students.

Our selective high school students also take part in our many extra-curricular activities like sports, arts, music, and clubs.

Is a selective high school the right fit for my child?

Talk with your child about this option. Together, look over the information on our website and in the Student Resource Hub.

Your child might have high intellectual potential if they:

• enjoy learning

• are intensely curious

• display a good memory

• ask complex questions

• enjoy learning new and often complex ideas or skills

• require fewer repetitions when learning new things

• are creative

• become intensely focused in their area of interest or passion.

Please note that not all gifted students will show all of these traits. This may be due to disability, disadvantage or lack of opportunity.

Learn more about the department’s High Potential and Gifted Education Policy.

More information

For more information about selective high schools visit Selective high schools and opportunity classes.