Thank you for considering Bentley Park College, a State Prep to Year 12 school in Southern Cairns. The College comprises Primary and Secondary Sectors,
including a Special Education Program. Students of all year levels enjoy the P-12 advantage as they grow from children into adults within this inclusive and enriching learning environment. More details on the College are available in the Prospectus.
Bentley Park College is governed by a School Enrolment Management Plan for Prep to Year 12 students, which sets out the conditions under which a student may be enrolled. The Plan's prime obligation is the provision of an appropriate educational service for students whose principal place of residence is within the College's catchment area, which is available from EdMap .
Please complete an Expression of Interest for Enrolment form (PDF 503KB) and submit it with the relevant paperwork at the College Administration office by post, in person or email for your enrolment to be considered.
Our Enrolments Officer will contact you to advise the outcome of your application. If successful, an enrolment Interview appointment will be made for you to attend with your student. For all enrolment enquiries please phone our Enrolments Officer on 07 4040 8130 or email.
Year 7 at Bentley Park College
At Bentley Park College we understand Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9) learners have specific developmental, academic, physical, social and emotional needs.
We support Year 7 students’ transition into Secondary school by providing:
- designated Year 7 classrooms within the Junior Secondary precinct
- specialised teachers to deliver all core curriculum subjects
- designated undercover and eating areas exclusively for Year 7s
- Year 7 camps and special events that support the College’s leadership development and wellbeing programs
- Orientation Week at the start of each year, supported by Year 10 Peer Mentors.
Academic success at Bentley Park College is attributed to expert teaching throughout your child’s Year 7 journey and beyond.
Points of difference of Year 7 at BPC include:
- students experiencing eight elective subjects from The Arts and Technology Key Learning Areas
- access to specialist laboratories, workshops, kitchens and creative arts spaces
- the opportunity to apply for ‘Academic Excellence’ one-to-one laptop classes designed to further challenge students with a proven record of academic success.
