The WA Education Awards celebrate the achievements of public schools and teachers in Western Australia, delivering positive outcomes for all students.
This year, there were 8 award categories that recognise excellence in public education. For more information, refer to award categories.
Category winners were announced at the WA Education Awards 2025 presentation breakfast event on Monday 17 November.
Find out more about the WA Education Awards 2025 winners.
Minister’s Teacher of the Year
Winner
- Christopher Lambe, Grandis Primary School
Finalists
- Emmily Deering, North Tom Price Primary School
- Patricia Levitzke-Gray, Shenton College Deaf Education Centre
- Rhianna Reynolds, Mount Barker Community College
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Excellence in school leadership
Winner
- John Curtin College of the Arts
Finalists
- Anne Hamersley Primary School
- Boyare Primary School
- Joseph Banks Secondary College
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Excellence in teaching and learning - primary
Winner
- Campbell Primary School
Finalists
- Karratha Primary School
- Warriapendi Primary School
- Winterfold Primary School
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Excellence in teaching and learning - secondary
Winner
- Ocean Reef Senior High School
Finalists
- Ashdale Secondary College
- Aveley Secondary College
- Harrisdale Senior High School
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Excellence in cultural responsiveness
Winner
- Wiluna Remote Community School
Finalists
- Deanmore Primary School
- Dianella Secondary College
- Rangeway Primary School
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Excellence in disability and inclusion
Winner
- Bob Hawke College
Finalists
- Fremantle College
- Mosman Park School for Deaf Children
- Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre
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Excellence in wellbeing and learning
Winner
- Rangeway Primary School
Finalists
- Avonvale Primary School
- Bannister Creek Primary School
- Charthouse Primary School
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Excellence in early childhood education
Winner
- Karratha Primary School
Finalists
- Baynton West Primary School
- Esperance Primary School
- Joondalup Education Support Centre
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Category partners
Stott Hoare
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Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is named after one of Australia’s most inspiring women, Edith Cowan, whose ideas led to a better way of life for others, including access to education. The School of Education at ECU has a long history of transforming lives through education and producing exceptional educators since 1902. As the number one provider of teaching graduates to public schools in WA, the university offers students a breadth of choice, flexibility and unique opportunities. Their strong reputation for producing quality graduate educators is due to ECU’s dedication in providing professional experience opportunities through their partnerships with over 1,500 schools and early childhood centres in WA.
Lift Alliance
The LIFT Alliance consists of technology services company Kinetic IT, IT solutions provider NRI, IT platform provider Campfire, and software developer and integrator Systemic. Together, under The LIFT Alliance, the 4 businesses deliver end-to-end ICT services for more than 800 Western Australian public schools through its contract with the Department of Education.
The West Australian
The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. It is part of Seven West Media, the leading, listed national multi-platform media business based in Australia.
Event partners
Maxxia
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Programmed
Programmed is a leading provider of facility management, maintenance, staffing and care services. Programmed employs over 30,000 people every year across a broad range of industries and partner with more than 10,000 customers, small and large. Programmed works in partnership with many of Australia and New Zealand’s leading businesses across major industries including mining and resources, oil and gas, government and defence, education, aviation, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and logistics. Programmed provides the people, knowledge, expertise and support to help our customers and communities grow and succeed.