The Lakes College
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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. The Lakes College is an independent special school in Blue Haven, NSW, for Years 9–10. It had 24 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.
Blue Haven, NSW 2262
- Years
- 9–10
- Special
- Students
- 24
- ACARA 2025
- Annual fees
- Not published
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A specialist alternative high school in Blue Haven supporting Years 9-10 students to re-engage with education.
The Lakes College, Blue Haven is operated by Youth Off The Streets and provides a safe, inclusive learning environment for young people at risk of disengaging, or already disengaged, from mainstream education. The school focuses on vocational education, life skills, wellbeing support and pathways into further education, training or employment.
School Overview
Key information about The Lakes College
| School type | Special | Sector | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | 9–10 | Enrolments | 24 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed | Teacher–student ratio | 1:5.5 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Principal | Not available |
| Boarding | No | Founded | Not available |
| School type | Special |
|---|---|
| Year levels | 9–10 |
| Early learning | Not confirmed |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Boarding | No |
| Sector | Independent |
|---|---|
| Enrolments | 24 |
| Teacher–student ratio | 1:5.5 |
| Principal | Not available |
| Founded | Not available |
Enrolment history
Student composition · 2025
Boys and girls
- Boys
- 9(37.5%)
- Girls
- 15(62.5%)
Language background other than English
- Another language at home
- 0%
- English only
- 100%
- Not stated
- 0%
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The Lakes College
1 Apsley Court, Blue Haven, NSW 2262
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RoSA completion & pathway support
Flexible curriculum enabling students to complete Years 9-10 and gain the NSW Record of School Achievement while preparing for work or further study.
Onsite wellbeing and support services
Delivers integrated wellbeing programs, counselling and life-skills education tailored to vulnerable students alongside case management support.
Vocational education & work-readiness
Provides vocational and work-readiness programs with practical training and service learning to support transition into employment or further study.
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