Year 7 Pinnacle Program - information
Each year Kingscliff High School runs a program to cater for aspirational Year 7 students known as the Pinnacle Program. The philosophy behind the Pinnacle Program is to provide a challenging educational environment for students who endeavour to display high levels of academic and personal achievement with a commitment to learning. Student selection utilises the NSW Department of Education High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy in the domains of creative, intellectual, physical and social-emotional.
For more information on the Year 7 Pinnacle Program, please do not hesitate to contact our Pinnacle Program Coordinator, Mrs O'Keeffe on 02 6674 9777.
Year 7 Pinnacle Program - how to apply
Please refer to the information in the booklet below
Students can apply for the Pinnacle Program by either using the online form available at:
2026 Year 7 Pinnacle Program Application
OR
Year 7 Pinnacle Program - Important Dates
- 2026 Pinnacle Program information was provided at the school's Open Night/Information Night - Thursday 27 March 2025.
- Applications for the 2026 Year 7 Pinnacle Program will open on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Term 2 Week 1 - Wednesday 30/4/25 - Applications open
Term 2 Week 5 - Friday 30/5/25 - Applications close
Term 2 Week 7 - Wednesday 11/6/25 - Selection assessments, from 6pm in the School Hall
Term 2 Week 7 – Thursday 12/6/25 and Friday 13/6/25 - Student interviews at Kingscliff High School
Term 2 Week 10 - First Round offers emailed
