Applications for CAPA auditions are now closed
Register your interest for our next round of auditions.
Once you register your interest, we will have your details and can send you the latest information and keep you up to date with dates and any changes.
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Northmead Creative & Performing Arts High School. Our curriculum teaching programs include: Circus, Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts across year groups 7 - 12 with our auditioned students forming our Gifted or High Potential classes. Additionally, our ensemble groups and companies, support and extend opportunities for students, through a range of performances, interests and skill development.
CAPA Audition applications are to be submitted with all documentation, portfolio and video submissions online.
Applications without supporting documentation including school reports or previous NAPLAN results will not be considered.
Refer to specific information about Portfolio requirements and workshop and individual auditions in each of the CAPA areas.
Step 1
Supporting documentation for ALL applications to include:
• Two most recent school reports
• Most recent portrait photo of the candidate. A school photo is acceptable
• Two middle pages of the most recent NAPLAN results
• Reference letter from a current tutor or teacher referee if applicable
It is important to refer to specific information in the CAPA Audition Requirements and Criteria information sheet below.
Step 2
Download the Tutor Reference below
Step 3
Each CAPA subject area has a $50 application fee. For example, if applying for both Music and Drama, the fee is $100. Multiple submissions should be submitted at the same time as one application.
You will be notified via email upon successful receipt of the application, and payment of the audition fee. Please take note of your receipt number as you will need to submit this in the application form.
Step 4
Complete the Audition Application form using the link on the school website. For students auditioning for Visual Arts, you will need to upload your portfolio in either and PDF or PPTX format.
You may need to sign in to a Google account, either your own or your childs, to access the form and upload your files into the form.
Audition results:
A response will be provided within a two week time frame (excluding holidays). Please note that no further correspondence will be entered into after this decision. Unsuccessful candidates will be provided with feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of the audition.
General selection criteria to attend Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
• Proven involvement/experience and expertise in the creative and/or performing arts
• A strong academic record
• Positive behaviour and attendance record
• Proven record of involvement in other extra-curricular activities
• Successful submission of audition/portfolio
