At Western Cape College, our Senior School is focused on ensuring every student develops the skills, knowledge and academic record needed to graduate with a clear and achievable pathway — whether that leads to university, vocational education and training (VET), or direct employment.
Under the senior curriculum system introduced in 2019, students can choose from a broad range of subjects and courses designed to suit their individual interests, strengths and future goals.
Senior subjects are offered across three main syllabus types: General, Applied and Certificate courses.
General Subjects
General subjects are suited for students who are aiming for university pathways, as well as some vocational education and training and employment pathways. General subjects contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Applied Subjects
Applied
subjects are suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond schooling
that lead to vocational education and training or direct entry into the
workforce.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Vocational Education and Training (VET) provides nationally recognised, job-related training and practical skills. At Western Cape College, VET qualifications currently range from Certificate II to Certificate III.
Planning for Success
In Year 10, Senior School staff work closely with students and their families to develop a Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan, mapping out their learning for Years 11 and 12 based on their abilities, interests and aspirations.
When designing a course of study, students may choose a combination of General subjects, Applied subjects and Certificate courses. To be eligible for an ATAR, students study:
- Five general subjects, or
- Four general subjects plus one Applied subject or one Certificate III course.
Our Senior School program ensures students leave Western Cape College confident, capable and prepared for their chosen future.