Limited program schools for ABSTUDY, Assistance for Isolated Children and Youth Allowance
Information about Limited program schools for ABSTUDY, Assistance for Isolated Children and Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices.
What a limited program school is
Limited program schools either don't:
- offer all year levels or grades
- have facilities or programs for students to get a Year 12 certificate or an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
State and territory education departments review limited program school each year.
When you get ABSTUDY
You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if you live away from home to study. You may get this because your local government secondary schools are limited program schools.
When you get Assistance for isolated children
You may get Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) if your nearest government school isn’t suitable because it’s a limited program school.
You also need to meet other criteria. Read more about eligibility for AIC.
When you get Youth Allowance
You may get Youth Allowance at the away from home rate to study. You may get this if both of the following apply:
- you’re a secondary student
- you had to move away from home because a course you need was not available in your local area.
If you’re a tertiary student, different rules apply.
What the limited program schools are for 2021 by state, territory or region
Check your state, territory or region to find a limited program school.
Australian Capital Territory and Victoria don't have any limited program schools.
New South Wales
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Howe Island Central School | 7 to 12 | All |
| The Rock Central School | 11 to 12 | All |
Northern Territory
You can search the Northern Territory by region:
Alice Springs Region
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY | Limited program years for Youth Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoota School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Amoonguna School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Areyonga School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Bonya School - Ortippa-Thurra | 7 to 12 | All |
| Docker River School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Finke School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Haasts Bluff School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Harts Range School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Imanpa School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Imanpa School - Ukaka Homeland Learning Centre (HLC) | All | All |
| Laramba School - Napperby | 7 to 12 | All |
| M'Bunghara School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Mt Allan School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Mutitjulu School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Ntaria School - Hermannsburg | 7 to 12 | All |
| Nyirripi School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Papunya School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Titjikala School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Wallace Rockhole School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Walungurru School - Kintore | 7 to 12 | All |
| Watarrka School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Watiyawanu School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Yuendumu School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Yulara School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
Arnhem Region
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Alyangula Area School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Angurugu School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Baniyala Garrangali School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Gapuwiyak School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Gapuwiyak School - Gurrumala HLC | All | All |
| Gapuwiyak School - Ramingirr HLC | All | All |
| Gochan Jiny - Jirra HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Maningrida School - Borlkdjam HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Buluhkaduru HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Gamardi HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Jimilawa HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Ji-Marda HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Malnjangarnak HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Ngankalord HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Marrkolidban HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Mumeka HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Wurdeja HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Yikarrakkal HLC | All | All |
| Maningrida School - Yilan HLC | All | All |
| Milingimbi School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Milingimbi School - Gama-Guyurra HLC | All | All |
| Milingimbi School - Langarra HLC | All | All |
| Milingimbi School - Murrunga HLC | All | All |
| Milyakburra School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Numbulwar School - Rose River | 7 to 12 | All |
| Ramingining School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Shepherdson College | 7 to 12 | All |
| Shepherdson College - Mirrngatja HLC | All | All |
| Warruwi School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Yirrkala School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Barrkira HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Birany Birany HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Borowuy HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Dhalinybuy HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Dhurupitjpi HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Djurranalpi HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Gangan HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Gan'purra HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Garrthalala HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Gurrumurru HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Gutjangan HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Rorruwuy HLC | All | All |
| Yirrkala Homeland School - Rrurangala HLC | All | All |
Barkly Region
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Alekarenge School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Alpurrurulam School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Ampilatwatja School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Arlparra School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Arlparra School - Apungalindum HLC (up to Year 5 only) | All | All |
| Arlparra School - Clinic HLC (up to Year 5 only) | All | All |
| Arlparra School - Irrultja HLC (up to Year 5 only) | All | All |
| Arlparra School - Iyngiynyala (Soapy Bore) HLC (up to Year 5 only) | All | All |
| Mungkata HLC | All | All |
| Canteen Creek School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Elliott School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Epenarra School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Mulga Bore School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Murray Downs School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Neutral Junction School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Newcastle Waters School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Rockhampton Downs School - Wogayela | 7 to 12 | All |
| Stirling School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Ti Tree School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Willowra School | 7 to 12 | All |
Katherine Region
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Amanbidji School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Barunga School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Borroloola School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Bulman School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Bulla Camp School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Jilkminggan School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Kalkaringi School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Kiana School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Lajamanu School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Manyallaluk School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Mataranka School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Minyerri School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Ngukurr School - Roper River | 7 to 12 | All |
| Pigeon Hole School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Pine Creek School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Robinson River School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Timber Creek School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Urapunga School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Wugularr School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Yarralin School | 7 to 12 | All |
Palmerston and Rural Region
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide River School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Batchelor Area School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Belyuen School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Douglas Daly School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Dundee Beach School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Gunbalanya School - Manmoyi HLC | All | All |
| Gunbalanya School - Marmadawerre HLC | All | All |
| Gunbalanya School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Jabiru Area School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Mamaruni School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Middle Point School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Milikapiti School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Nganambala School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Nganmarriyanga School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Peppimenarti School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Pularumpi School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Tipperary Station School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Woolaning School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Woolianna School | 7 to 12 | All |
Queensland
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Aramac State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Aurukun State School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Blackall State School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Bwgcolman Community School - Palm Island | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Cunnamulla P-12 State School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Dirranbandi P-10 State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Doomadgee State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Hughenden State School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Injune P-10 State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Kowanyama State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Lockhart State School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Mornington Island State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Normanton State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Quilpie State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Richmond State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Surat State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Tambo State School | 7 to 10 | 7 to 10 |
| Winton State School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
South Australia
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Amata Anangu School | All | All |
| Cambrai Area School | 8 to 12 | 8 to 12 |
| East Murray Area School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Elliston Area School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Ernabella Anangu School | All | All |
| Fregon Anangu School | All | All |
| Hawker Area School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Indulkana Anangu School | All | All |
| Kenmore Park Anangu School | All | All |
| Koonibba Aboriginal School | All | All |
| Lock Area School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Marree Aboriginal School | All | All |
| Miltaburra Area School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Mimili Anangu School | All | All |
| Murputja Anangu School | All | All |
| Oak Valley Aboriginal School | All | All |
| Oodnadatta Aboriginal School | All | All |
| Penneshaw Campus - Kangaroo Island Community Education - R-9 | 10 to 12 | 10 to 12 |
| Pipalyatjara Anangu School | All | All |
| Tintinara Area School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Yalata Anangu School | All | All |
Tasmania
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Bruny Island District School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Cape Barren Island School | All | All |
| Campania District School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Campbell Town District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Cressy District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Deloraine High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Dover District School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Flinders Island District School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Glenora District School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Huonville High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| King Island District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Lilydale District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Mountain Heights School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| New Norfolk High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Oatlands District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Port Dalrymple School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Rosebery District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Scottsdale High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Sheffield School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Smithton High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Sorell School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| St Helens District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| St Marys District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Tasman District School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Triabunna District School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Winnaleah District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Yolla District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
Western Australia
| School | Limited program years for ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance | Limited program years for AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Bayulu Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Beverley District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Blackstone Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Boddington District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Boyup Brook District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Bridgetown High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Brookton District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Bruce Rock District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Burringurrah Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Carnamah District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Christmas Island District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Cocos Island District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Corrigin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Cosmo Newberry annexe and Mulga Queen annexe of Laverton School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Cunderdin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Dalwallinu District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Dawul Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Derby District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Djugerari Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Dongara District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Donnybrook District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Dowerin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Exmouth District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Fitzroy Valley District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Gingin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Gnowangerup District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Halls Creek District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Jameson Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Jerramungup District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Jigalong Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Jungdranung Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Jurien Bay District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Kalbarri District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Kalumburu Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Kambalda West District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Kellerberrin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Kiwirrkurra Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Kojonup District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Kulin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| La Grange Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Lake Grace District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Laverton School - previously Laverton Primary School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Leinster Primary School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Leonora District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Looma Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Marble Bar Primary School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Meekatharra District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Menzies Community School - previously Menzies Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Morawa District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Mount Magnet District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Mount Margaret Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Mukinbudin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Mullewa District High School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Muludja Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Nannup District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Narembeen District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Ngalapita Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Ngurrawaana annexe of Roebourne District High School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Norseman District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Northampton District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Northcliffe District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Nullagine Primary School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| One Arm Point Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Onslow Primary School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Pannawonica Primary School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Pemberton District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Pia Wadjarri Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Quairading District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Ravensthorpe District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Roebourne District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Shark Bay School | 7 to 12 | 7 to 12 |
| Southern Cross District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Tjirrkarli Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Tjukurla Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Tjuntjuntjarra Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Toodyay District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Wagin District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Wananami Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Wanarn Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Wangkatjungka Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Warakurna Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Warburton Ranges Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Waroona District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Wiluna Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Wingellina Remote Community School - part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Wongan Hills District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Wyalkatchem District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Wyndham District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Yalgoo Primary School | 7 to 12 | All |
| Yandeyarra Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
| York District High School | 11 to 12 | 11 to 12 |
| Yulga Jinna Remote Community School | 7 to 12 | All |
Page last updated: 12 January 2021
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