College Charter Bus
John XXIII College
John XXIII College offers Horizons West private bus services for students travelling to and from school.
The College currently operates a Southern Route through Swanbourne, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, North Fremantle and East Fremantle, as well as Northern (Floreat, City Beach, Wembley Downs, Scarborough, Doubleview and Woodlands) and Eastern (Floreat, Churchlands, Wembley and West Leederville) routes. These services give more families the opportunity to make use of a private, safe and convenient transport option.
The service is a safe, reliable and affordable choice for all primary and secondary students.
Tickets cost $2.50 each way and can be purchased online via the secure Horizons West e-ticketing system. Setting up an account is simple — your child just scans their SmartRider card to link directly to their account.
Routes are reviewed each school holiday period in response to community feedback. Families wishing to suggest a new stop or adjustment to an existing route are welcome to submit an online request. Please note that all route changes are assessed against safety and efficiency considerations to ensure travel times remain reasonable for all students.
Cashless Bus Ticketing
The e-ticketing system is provided by Horizons West, it is simple to set-up, safe and secure. Your child can simply scan using their SmartRider, which will link directly to their account.
How to get started:
- Visit Horizon’s West e-ticketing system: https://www.horizonswest.com.au/eticketing
- Sign up for e-ticketing
- Register each student by entering their first name, last name and unique student code (ensure these are identical to details found on the student’s SmartRider).
- Upload funds
Once complete, students will be able to use their SmartRider on the College charter bus. If students have lost their SmartRider or have yet to receive their card, they can simply provide their name and unique student code to the bus driver.
In SEQTA Documents, parents can find user guides for the web and app to assist.
Some things to note:
The minimum deposit amount for the Horizons West bus ticketing system will be $40 due to amendments in the fee structure from Horizons West's payment gateway provider.
Existing Transperth funds are not transferable to Horizons West. Families must upload funds via the Horizons West e-ticketing system for use on John XXIII College charter buses.
The College has supplied Horizons West with students’ SmartRider RFID and unique student code, in line with our privacy policy. To view Horizons West e-ticketing terms and conditions and Horizons West privacy policy, click here.
Further information
For further information about the Horizons West e-Ticketing system, or if you have any questions about how to sign up, please contact the College on
(08) 9383 0400.
SmartRider Information
Parents/guardians should be aware that students will require a student SmartRider to access concession travel on Transperth, bus, rail and ferry services, as well as the College’s charter bus services. The SmartRider card is similar in size to a credit card and is available to all students.
Primary Students
Primary students wishing to order a SmartRider can request one via the College library. The library staff will then place an order for a new SmartRider. They will then notify your classroom teacher, who will distribute the card to you.
Year 7 students
At the start of the school year, the College automatically applies for student SmartRiders for all Year 7 students. Once cards have arrived, they are distributed via Homeroom.
My SmartRider has been lost/stolen/broken; how do I get a new card?
Collect a Replacement SmartRider form from the College library. The library staff will then place an order for a new SmartRider. You will be notified when your card is ready for collection; you will be asked to come to the library to collect your card. New or replacement cards take approximately a week to arrive.
From Transperth
During the first month of Term 1, students can travel for free while they wait for their Student SmartRider to arrive. From 1 March, students must have a Student SmartRider or purchase a cash ticket.