Welcome to Alesco Secondary College: A School With A Difference.
Alesco Secondary College (formerly “Alesco Senior College”) is a secondary school that believes that in order for students to have the greatest chance of success, Wellbeing and Learning must be in balance.
At Alesco, we understand that traditional schooling might not resonate with every student. As well as our sound programs of learning, which can lead to the achievement of the Higher School Certificate (HSC), we have a Wellbeing Program that provides students with long–term solutions for managing their emotions in a healthy and effective manner. Our school promotes quality education, whilst also guiding students to become confident and capable individuals that are well–prepared for their journey in life.
Each of our campuses provides a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for young people who may find it challenging to complete their education through the traditional school setting.
At Alesco, we:
- Focus on working with students to create programs that better meet their individual needs, including smaller class sizes and a more relaxed and comfortable environment;
- Acknowledge that students have life experience which informs the way they learn. This means there is no ‘one size fits all’ method. Each Alesco student, team, and campus is unique;
- Encourage students to be self–motivated. There is no emphasis on being ‘forced’ to go to school. Alesco is a choice;
- Ensure that there is rigor in the educational program provided and that students have the opportunity to experience an adult learning environment and undertake a NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) based curriculum.
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Year Groups
Alesco Secondary College caters for students in grades 9-12.
2025 Enrolment Update
We’re thrilled to see a high retention rate of students for 2025, which means we have limited availability across our campuses. Please note that we are not opening any new campuses in 2025 at this stage.
Campuses with Closed Applications
Currently, we are unable to accept any more applications for the following campuses:
- Raymond Terrace, Abermain, Charlestown, and Woodberry
- Senior students at Northlakes, Cooks Hill, and Tomaree
- Year 10 at Northlakes
- Northlakes Annexure at Elermore Vale
Limited Availability
We still have a few spaces remaining at these locations:
- Cooks Hill (Stage 5)
- Tomaree
- Tuncurry
- Northlakes Argenton Year 9
Waitlist Process
Throughout the year, we will review our waitlists to determine if we can reopen applications for campuses with a waitlist. Applicants who choose to remain on the waitlist will be considered for any vacancies that arise at the start of Term 1.
Important Note
Applications are held on file for six months. After this period, applicants will receive an email advising them to reapply if they wish to remain on the waitlist, as older applications will no longer be considered current.
Register for an Information Session
If you’re booking a student information session and don’t see any available dates for October, simply click the arrow to view sessions in November
Cooks Hill Stage 5 –No dates currently available
Cooks Hill Stage 6 – No dates currently available
Northlakes – No dates currently available
Northlakes Annexure – Elermore Vale – No dates currently available
Abermain – No dates currently available
Charlestown – No dates currently available
Tuncurry – No dates currently available
Raymond Terrace Annexure – Woodberry – No dates currently available
Tomaree – No dates currently available
Our Campuses
Abermain
298 Cessnock Road, Abermain
Cooks Hill
100 Laman Street, Cooks Hill
Charlestown
27 Chapman Street, Charlestown
Northlakes
7 James Street, Argenton
Raymond Terrace
72 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace
Tomaree
7 Austral Street, Nelson Bay
Tuncurry
Cnr Manning & Lakes Streets, Tuncurry NSW