The purpose of the EDGE 7 class is to provide an academically challenging program of learning. Students engage in critical and creative thinking activities and advanced learning pathways to enhance talent development. Students are supported to move from high potential to ultimately high achievement through deliberate adjustments to their learning program and groupings are made to meet the specific learning needs of students.
Out of area students:Killarney Heights High School, Forest High School and Davidson High School administer the same exam at the same time. Please sit the exam at your local school and the results will be sent to the school you are applying to, as an out of area student.
If you do not live in one of the local areas for the high schools mentioned above and you will be applying to Davidson High School for 2025, you should sit the exam at Davidson High School.
Students who are successful in their application for this class, will also need to follow the Davidson High School Out of Area Students process to secure a place at our school. Please see the Davidson High School website for details.
How to apply:To apply for the 2025 EDGE 7 class, the following process must be followed:
Complete the application form on the next page and pay $50 to Davidson High School for payment of the entrance test and related administration of the application. The payment and application form are due by Tuesday 20 March.
Sit the entrance test at Davidson High School, 8:45am on Wednesday 3 April 2024. The process should be completed by 12:30pm.
Submit the following on the day of the exam:A cover letter must be written by the student including:
- an introduction
- an explanation of the student’s extracurricular activities and interests, and
- why you are applying for the EDGE 7 class.
- A copy of your semester 2 report from Year 5.
- A copy of NAPLAN results from Year 5.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Meagan McLachlan, Head Teacher, Teaching and Learning.
Email address: meagan.mclachlan1@det.nsw.edu.au