Bus information

Students residing within the Nuriootpa High School district who live more than five kilometres from the school are eligible to use Department for Education (DfE) operated buses at no cost.

All students must obtain written approval from Nuriootpa High School before using a DfE bus that services a school in the Barossa Valley area. To maintain eligibility, students must use the bus regularly (more than 50% of the time).

All students using DfE buses must comply with the bus rules outlined on the school policies page.

Changing bus route or ceasing use:

  • For a permanent change of bus, a new application form is required, and the student’s new residence must meet the eligibility criteria.
  • For a temporary change to an alternative bus route, a note from the caregiver is required at least 24 hours before travel. A bus pass will be issued only if there is space on the bus.
  • Any temporary stop change requires a note to the bus driver. For permanent changes, contact the student transport coordinator at NHS, who will notify the driver and bus company.
  • If a student is not going home on the bus, in the afternoon inform the bus driver that morning.
  • If a student no longer requires bus services, please inform the transport coordinator at Nuriootpa High School.