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Types of schools starting with C

Campus (1999-)

see Multi-campus college

Central School (1944-)

A school containing both primary and secondary sections, and providing secondary education for children from nearby primary schools as well as from its own primary section. The term Central School has been used since 1944, but it describes schools identical in character to the older Superior Public Schools and super-primary schools. While all such schools were classified as Central Schools in 1944, many continued to be known by the name of the specific secondary course offered (for example, Intermediate High School, Junior Technical School). As the education system has increasingly consisted of separate primary and secondary schools, Central Schools have become characteristic of country districts where the population is too small to support a High School.

College (1989-)

A Senior High School or College is a flexible organisation, which caters for a wide range of post-compulsory school-age students. It offers a full range of Higher School Certificate courses appropriate to the locally identified needs.

Commercial School (1913-1948)

A department or 'school' originating in 1913, designed to offer both a general post-primary education and vocational training for boys intent on a business career; from 1925 some girls were also enrolled. Specific commercial subjects like business principles and book-keeping were taught. Like home science and junior technical courses, commercial courses were taught in Superior Public Schools, super-primary schools in general and in Evening Continuation Schools. But while many separate Home Science and Junior Technical Schools were established, no separate Commercial Schools existed. Commercial departments were closer in character to the general and academic streams of secondary education, and many were converted to Intermediate High Schools or made redundant by the establishment of separate secondary schools. There were no commercial departments after 1948, although a commercial course was available in some schools after that date.

Community School (1992-)

A school catering for students from Kindergarten through to Year 12. It differs from a Central School only in that it has been established not because there are too few secondary students to support a High School, but because of a choice to have K-Year 12 education provided by one school.

Community Care School (1867-)

A type of School for Specific Purposes (ssp). A school conducted within government premises set aside for children committed to government care for long or short periods, and for a variety of reasons. Control of these schools, previously exercised sometimes by the Department of Education and sometimes by the department handling child welfare, was transferred to the Department of Education in 1981.

Correspondence School, The (1916-1990)

A school providing primary and secondary education by correspondence lessons. Education by correspondence began in 1916. At first only students unable to attend school because of distance were enrolled. From 1923 students were also enrolled on medical grounds. Later, students were also enrolled who wished to study a subject not taught at the school they attended daily. The Correspondence School ceased to exist in 1990. Distance Education Centres now provide educational programs to students who are isolated or whose special circumstances prevent them from attending regular schools. In addition, in 1993 the Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) was formed to provide and develop training and distance education facilities (and to promote ease of access to training and education) for both students of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) NSW and the Department of School Education.