Travel to school

There are a range of transport options students can use to get to our school. Check our location map, driving details and school bus service options to help make the journey to school safe and easy.

Location map

We are located at 2 Arakwal Court, NSW 2481 Byron Bay.

Use School Finder to confirm if you live in our local intake area.

Catching school buses

Catching a school bus is a great way to safely get to and from school.

Organising a school bus travel pass

Secondary students who live 2km straight line distance (or 2.9km walking) or further can apply for a travel pass online through Transport for NSW.

Please contact the local bus company that operates in your area for details regarding timetables and bus stops:

• CDCNSW (formerly Blanch's & Brunswick Valley Coaches) - 6686 2144; CDC NSW school services

• Northern Rivers Buslines - 6626 1499; Northern Rivers - Buslines Group

• Ballina Buslines - 6686 3666; Ballina - Buslines Group

• CB Buses (formerly Campbell Bus Service - Coorabell) - cbbusesptyltd@gmail.com

Transport for NSW will contact us when they receive your online application.

They will ask us to confirm that your child is an enrolled student at Byron Bay High School and they live at the residential address you've provided.

Driving and parking

The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside our school.

Our school shares Arakwal Court with St Finbarr's Catholic Primary School, and the school zone gets very busy during peak drop-off and pick-up periods.

If you are driving to school, we ask that you drop-off and pick-up your child in the designated 'Kiss and Ride' area at the top of the cul-de-sac on Arawkal Court and move on. There are minimal carpark spaces down the centre of Arakwal Court if you need to get out of your car.

When driving and parking near our school, please:

• ensure you drop your child off safely in the school zone

• follow speed signs

• do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school

• only park in designated parking spaces on Arakwal Court

• do not block buses or park in the bus bays

• do not bring your car into the Byron Bay High School or St Finbarr's staff carparks during peak times.

Parking on school grounds

All staff, students, parents and visitors who bring their vehicles onto school property do so at their own risk. The school takes no responsibility for incidents or damage sustained to your car whilst on school grounds.

To learn more about parking on school property, visit:

Vehicles on school grounds and road safety

Bikes and e-bikes

Students who ride push bikes and e-bikes to school are permitted to secure their bikes to the racks along the basketball courts. Due to fire safely regulations e-bikes must not be parked near a building.

We urge parents and carers to have regular conversations with their children about the rules for e-bike use. Please ensure your child understands the following:

• E-bikes must not exceed a speed of 25 km/hr
• Helmets must always be worn
• Using a bell when approaching pedestrians is important
• Extra care and attention must be provided when riding on public roads and shared pathways
• Road rules are to be obeyed at all times
• All road users and pedestrians must be treated with respect

For more information about e-bike safety, please visit the NSW Government’s page:

NSW Government | Requirements and advice for e-bike use

Need help getting to school?

If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.

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