The Pathways Centre

This pathway is to gain direct entry to university. To determine a student’s ATAR their 4 highest scoring subjects are used. For this reason a student intending to obtain an ATAR must study at least 4 ATAR subjects in Years 11 & 12.

Students are recommend to study 5 ATAR courses, which then serves as a “back-up” subject (in case they do not perform well), however students need to realise that the workload and study of 5 ATAR subjects is more rigorous than 4 ATAR subjects.

To be considered for university admission as a school leaver applicant, normally you must –

1. Meet the requirements for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) prescribed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, and
2. Achieve competence in English as prescribed by the individual universities, and
3. Obtain a sufficiently high ATAR/Selection Rank for entry to a particular course, and
4. Satisfy any prerequisites or special requirements for entry to particular courses.

Byford Secondary College is proud to offer a variety of General and Certificate Courses for students to select from that caters to their career aspirations. General pathway students are required to combine a Certificate Course with their selected pathway package courses.

The College has created several pathway packages that help direct a student toward their career aspirations by providing a solid knowledge base for those areas. 

The VET Pathway Program endeavours to assist students aiming for TAFE entry, apprenticeships, employment, or those who would like to use the VET program as an alternative entry pathway to some universities. The program offers a joint school, industry and training partnership, with students working towards secondary graduation while gaining valuable workplace learning and a nationally recognised training qualification. For more information head to our VET page.