Eligibility for a travel pass
The School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) provides School Opal Cards for students who meet the SSTS eligibility criteria (link: http://www.transportnsw.info/school-students). The Opal Card is restricted to travel between the student’s permanent home address and the College. New applications are required for students who
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Have not had a travel pass before
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Is changing school or address
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Has a shared parental responsibility situation
Please note: Students who are changing grade band and are remaining at the same school will not receive notification and do not need to reapply (the system now automatically validates a student’s on-going eligibility if at the same school and going from infants to primary or primary to secondary). Where a student meets the new eligibility the system will automatically update their entitlement and card.
Students in the Opal area applying for a SSTS or TBP entitlement for the first time will receive their card (posted to the nominated address) a week or two before the commencement of 2018 classes. Please let students know new cards for 2018 are not posted in 2017 or during the Christmas/New Year period.
Applying for a travel pass:
Applicants will need an email address to complete the application form.
Step 1. Parents/guardians (or students aged 16 or over) complete the online application form at www.transportnsw.info/school-students.
Step 2. Your child's enrolment at the College is confirmed for Transport for NSW.
Step 3. Students are informed of the outcome of their application by email from Transport for NSW.
The application process may take several weeks.
Updating your details:
You must go online to update your details at www.transportnsw.info/school-students. You will be advised if you are eligible based on distance. You will also be provided with recommendations for other products, such as the School Term Bus Pass, Child/Youth Opal card or on how to apply for an exemption or review.
Lost or stolen bus passes:
Parents or guardians must apply for a replacement school bus pass if it is lost, stolen or destroyed at www.transportnsw.info/school-students.