Reminder – 2026 Student Opal Card
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Getting to school by bus in 2026
Will your child be catching the bus to school next year? Applications are now open for a 2026 School Opal cards. As this is a busy time of year, we highly recommend applying before the end of this year. It’s also a good idea to check the bus timetable to help make your child’s journey to school as easy as possible.
School Opal cards
- All students catching the bus in 2026 will need a School Opal card.
- Under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS), eligible students can apply for free or subsidised travel between home and school.
- For more information about the SSTS and how to apply for a School Opal Card, visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/ (best accessed from a desktop computer) click ‘Apply now’.
Bus timetables
- Go to busways.com.au/nsw
- Click ‘School Services’ in the navigation bar, then proceed to ‘school timetables’
- Enter the school’s name in ‘Enter a school name’ field
- Select the school’s name to open the timetable.
If you are unable to find or search for the school’s name, use the drop-down menus on the same page to find the school. Once the timetable is opened, you will be able to identify which school bus services are available in your area for your child.
