Transport

Central Coast Adventist School is accessible by public transport from just about anywhere on the Central Coast.

Kiss 'n' Drop

A Kiss 'n' Drop zone operates on campus before and after school for parents who wish to drive their children to school.

Bus Services

Bus services to Central Coast Adventist School are provided by Busways and Red Bus Service. Information about school services and routes can be found on their respective websites.

Opal Cards

Visit the Opal Card website from the link above.

Click on “Apply Now” for new students applying.
Or
Click on left of page if you need to change your home address “Update Your Details" or need to “Replace a lost/stolen/damaged card”.

Important Information Regarding Opal Cards

1. For students entering year 7 at a New School

At the End of this year you will need to go online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students

And update your information to “New School”. Print the 2 page document, sign and return to the Administration Office of your New School.

2. For students entering year 7 at Current School

At the End of this year you will need to go online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students

And update your information to “Year 7”. Print the 2 page document, sign and return to the Administration Office of your School.

3. For students entering year 3

At the End of this year you will need to go online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students

And update your information to “Year 3”. Print the 2 page document, sign and return to the School Administration Office.

4. For New Enrolments

For Students who don’t have a school Opal Card or are Starting Kindergarten go online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students

And apply for a School Travel Pass. Print the 2 page document, sign and return to the School Administration Office.

5. For students who have lost , Faulty or had their Opal Card Stolen

To replace Lost or Stolen Opal Cards go online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students

And apply for a replacement Opal Card.

NB: Students are required to pay a fare whilst waiting for delivery of new Opal Card.

6. For students not eligible for free school travel

Log online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students and purchase a School Term Bus Pass.

7. Student Travel Eligibility

To be eligible for subsidised travel under the SSTS, school students must be:

• An infant student; i.e. attending Kindergarten, Year 1 or Year 2 classes, irrespective of the distance from home to school; or
• A primary student (Year 3-6), and reside more than 1.6 kilometres (straight line distance) from the school attended, measured from the centre of the school site, or 2.3 kilometres or more by the most direct practicable walking route to the nearest point of physical entry to the school; or
• A secondary student (Year 7-12), and reside more than 2.0 kilometres (straight line distance) from the school attended, measured from the centre of the school site, or 2.9 kilometres or more by the most direct practicable walking route to the nearest point of physical entry to the school;
• Parents/guardians of students deemed ineligible by their school or local transport operator on straight line distance grounds may apply to Transport NSW for a review of the determination on walking distance or pedestrian safety grounds.
• Should Transport NSW, after carrying out the review, not approve subsidised travel and the applicant(s) considers that there are special circumstances, such as pedestrian safety and/or hardship issues associated with their case; they may appeal the Transport NSW decision.
• Appeals are heard by an independent SSTS Appeals Panel which considers each case on its individual merits.

For more information www.transportnsw.info/school-students