Aspect Schools

Service Description

Aspect operates nine independent schools in NSW, one in South Australia and over 100 satellite classrooms within mainstream schools. They also operate a distance education program in NSW and South Australia (SA program is available from April 2026). Together, these services support over 1,000 autistic students each year, in both a primary and high school setting. Aspect schools provide autism-specific learning environments with small class sizes and specialist staff. Every class led by a teacher and supported by a teacher aide. The focus is on building independence, confidence and skills that enable students to succeed in learning and participate in the wider community.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Prospective students must have the following: A current diagnosis from a specialist medical practitioner or clinical psychologist, which is not more than 12 months old; and a current standardised cognitive or developmental assessment (e.g. IQ Testing, Griffiths, WISC-IV, WPPSI-III, Stanford Binet V), which is not more than two years old.

Service Fees

A student's placement is partially funded by the state and federal governments.These contributions do not cover all the costs. School fees apply to the balance.

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter May Be Arranged

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW

Parent Organisation

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)

Postal Address

PO Box 697

Chatswood

NSW

2057

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

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Last Updated: 22 January 2026