History
The college was established in 2003, following the merger of Dover Heights High School and Vaucluse High School. The college initially operated using both campuses while construction commenced on extending and expanding the buildings and facilities at the former site of Dover Heights High School. The name, "Rose Bay Secondary College" was chosen after community consultation
Dover Heights High School was itself the result of a merger between Dover Heights Boys High School and Dover Heights Girls High School in 1982.
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