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Coogee Prep boys go on to a range of leading secondary schools. Through our longstanding relationship with The Scots College, boys who have been enrolled at Coogee Prep continuously from Year 3 through to graduation at Year 6, and who have made an application to Scots, are eligible for the preferred entry pathway into Year 7.

Other popular secondary schools include Cranbrook School, Waverley College, Marcellin College, Newington College and a range of selective high schools.

We support families throughout the transition to secondary school, helping them explore the options that best suit their son's individual strengths, interests and aspirations.

With small class sizes of no more than 25 boys and two full-time Learning Support Teachers, Coogee Prep provides individualised support to help every boy reach his potential.

Our Learning Support Teachers deliver evidence-based interventions in both literacy and mathematics to strengthen core skills. For literacy, we utilise structured programs including MiniLit and MultiLit. In mathematics, support is guided by twice-yearly numeracy screening and evidence-based practices to target specific learning needs. Whether facilitating small-group interventions, extension groups, or additional classroom assistance throughout the day, our team ensures each boy is appropriately challenged and supported.

We also have access to speech pathologists and occupational therapists who can work with boys during school hours when required. We value close communication with families and work collaboratively to ensure each boy receives the support best suited to his individual needs.

Learning Enrichment is designed to inspire, stretch, and challenge students across each stage who show advanced aptitude, strong curiosity, or a passion for deeper inquiry. Students identified for enrichment are extended within the regular classroom, supported through co-curricular opportunities, and participate in our timetabled weekly small-group sessions for English and Mathematics.

We always encourage families to begin the enrolment process as early as possible, particularly for Kindergarten.

Coogee Prep is a single-stream school, meaning we have only one class per year level, with a maximum of 25 boys in each class.

As a result, places are limited, and some year groups fill well before the intended commencement date.

For Kindergarten, we recommend making an enquiry and submitting an application approximately two to three years before your child's intended start date, although families are welcome to contact us even earlier.

We generally begin interviewing prospective Kindergarten families around 18 months before commencement, with priority given to siblings of current students and families with an Old Boy connection.

Our advice is always to apply early rather than risk missing out on a place.

At Coogee Prep, we take pride in our traditional school uniform. It is an important part of our identity and helps foster a sense of belonging, school spirit and pride in being a Coogee Prep boy.

We have both summer and winter uniforms, as well as a separate sports uniform. Our winter uniform includes our traditional grey blazer (black for our senior boys in Years 5 and 6) paired with our distinctive blue and gold school tie, reflecting the school's long history and heritage.

Boys are expected to wear their uniforms neatly and correctly, and we encourage them to take responsibility for their own presentation and belongings as they progress through the school.

For new families, we provide guidance on the uniform requirements before commencement, including what needs to be purchased for the relevant season. We understand that starting at a new school involves quite a bit of preparation, so we work closely with families to ensure their sons have everything they need before their first day.