Search Results

WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.

There may be times during your child’s education when they are absent from school.

An innovative WA program is giving students the chance to launch school projects into space.

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.

Our schools offer a variety of programs to suit children and young people’s needs and future aspirations.

School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning, skills and social development outside the school setting.

You will be asked to provide your child’s health information to help the school meet your child’s health needs.

Most people run a mile when they see a spider, but teenager Michael Lun spends hours seeking them out.

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.

Learn about qualifications and registration requirements to become a school psychologist in Western Australia.

Working in public schools and specialised educational settings has a lot to offer psychologists with experience. Learn more about working as school psychologist and how to apply for the role in a WA public school.

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coach of the Year award.

Proposed courses are assessed by the Department of Education.

A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to inspire others through a creative workshop.

A range of opportunities exist to commence study in a supportive and empowering university environment.

All children of compulsory school age must be enrolled in school and attend every day.

A compulsory criminal check for many people who work with children in Western Australia.

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of young students and school staff.

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Australian Pulse Exhibition.

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award at the library and information week award ceremony.

Public schools follow the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline which lays out the Kindergarten to Year 10 curriculum for all Western Australian children.

Children have the opportunity to shine in these innovative and challenging arts programs.

We all have right to feel safe and be safe at school.

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Western Australian public school students

Schools and service providers have a shared interest in achieving positive educational outcomes for students with disability.

Our Western Australian College of Agriculture offers modern education, training programs and residential facilities for young people in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.

Homepage quick links

We offer teaching salaries among the highest in Australia.

Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness.

Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.

Our Annual Report 2022–23 has been tabled, providing insight into our operational and financial performance.

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours at the Records and Information Management Professional Association (RIMPA) Awards.  

Find out about the application process to enrol in a Gifted and Talented program for an overseas or interstate student.

Children with a passion and commitment to learning a second language have the opportunity to develop their skills to an advanced level.

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.

If you’re a friendly, outgoing person who loves the water, help us run our popular swimming programs across the state.

This fund demonstrates our commitment to renewable electricity and will reduce school’s energy costs and carbon emissions.

Information and guides to assist you in your role of swimming instructor or water safety officer.

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the female empowerment group ‘We Are Womxn’.  

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in a game of hockey. 

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in their respective categories at the Tournament of Minds International Finals in Melbourne.

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to leadership across the whole school.

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

Girrawheen Senior High School receives the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) Award for 2022.

Shenton College receives the Excellence in School Leadership Award for 2022.

An independent report to investigate the major drivers of excessive teacher and leader workload in Western Australian public schools and make actionable recommendations about how they could be mitigated by school and departmental leaders. Published in November 2023, the report was commissioned by the Department and undertaken by Viviane Robinson, Viviane Robinson Consulting and Peter Hamilton, Hamilton Associates.

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inclusion, teaching and learning, and cultural responsiveness.

Swimming instructors and water safety officers are paid as casual employees and receive a competitive salary.

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy after being appointed to the WA Student Council.

We are offering 2 scholarships to support aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary teachers to complete their secondary teaching qualification.

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

Pre-service teachers completing a professional experience in one of our metropolitan education support centres or schools may be eligible for funding.

Per capita grants are provided to assist non-government schools with costs of educating students.

Access extra benefits by working in one of our regional schools as an advanced graduate.

Children from country Western Australia with exceptional abilities have access to Gifted and Talented programs.

Our Horizons short courses aim to build on current skills and prepare pre-service teachers for high demand teaching areas.

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had someone to share the journey with.

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school community and their neighbours.

Important testing information and forms for the 2024 selection process.

Eating well and being active is critical for both short and long-term health and wellbeing. It also has a direct impact on a child’s performance at school.

The WA Student Council provides a student voice to shaping public education policy.

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

The Boarding Away from Home Allowance is available to families for financial assistance when children are required to board away from home or live in a second home.

These steps outline the process for your child to take part in a Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance program.

As WA's largest employer, we offer many career opportunities in more than 800 schools and 12 central and regional offices.

Find important information and required documentation for your child’s Academic Selective Entrance Testing.

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional education has propelled her into the spotlight as a finalist for the Women of Achievement Award.

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curtin University.  

We offer financial support to low-income families with children enrolled in secondary schooling to assist with school expenses, and financial assistance when children are required to board away from home or live in a second home.

All students applying for Gifted and Talented programs must sit the Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET).

The 35th WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival is run in partnership with the WA Classical Guitar Society. 

The council or board of a public school works with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students.

The Premier's Anzac Student Tour will travel to Japan in 2025. Applications are now open for students in Years 8 to 11.

The 44th WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

WA Public Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival is from Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August 2024.

Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.

This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

This event is run in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Director's Association (WA).

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of the most remote at-risk communities in Australia.

We provide well-supported practical experience to pre-service teachers and school psychologists.

Children from Kindergarten to Year 12 have a local public school. Find information about how to enrol, local-intake areas, enrolment options for visa holders and intensive English centres for children in the early stages of learning English.

Homework and study gets your children thinking and applying what they learn in different ways, developing them into independent learners.

Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish.

Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.

Student ambassadors represent their school, community and the state on the Premier's Anzac Student Tour.

Scholarships, grants and prizes for children in secondary school to help them achieve their education goals.

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.

Our Aboriginal Advisory Body will help us create a culturally-responsive education system to support the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of Aboriginal students in public schools.

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  

You and your family can access other services when you require additional support.

Fun swimming lessons for children from 5 to 17 years of age. The program runs in the October and summer school holidays.

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering them to make an impact through coastline conservation.

Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 West Australian Symphony Orchestra Composition Project.  

Follow the journey of the 2024 Anzac Student Tour as they explore Singapore.

Join us for Ed Talks WA, a podcast series from the Department of Education WA. It features inspiring and thought-provoking guests with surprising stories and conversations that focus on the world of education.

Every year data is collected relating to schools, students and staff throughout the Western Australian education system.

An award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher dedicated to sharing her creative talents to re-engage students has been named a finalist for a prestigious art prize.

A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative artwork.

The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.

A Karratha Aboriginal educator is using her experience as a marathon runner to teach young female Indigenous students about fitness, health and wellbeing.

Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic interschool STEM competition.

Certain decisions made by the Minister for Education and Training or the Director General may be reviewed if the school applies to the Minister.

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.

An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.

If you are a qualified teacher and moving to Western Australia from interstate, come and join us in public education.

A brass ensemble, a wind orchestra and moving vocal performances were among the standout moments at the annual Opus concert where guests enjoyed the incredible power of music and song.

A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.

Career development activities encourage students, by helping them to connect their current learning to future learning, work and life opportunities.

Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.

Education is open for learning. We have job opportunities across a variety of roles in metropolitan and regional WA.

Contact us about a career in school psychology

Violence is a complex community issue and we all want it to stop.

Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

Sports, arts, academic and applied programs give children real-world skills and a head start in reaching their career goals.

The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.

Our school psychologists have described working in rural and regional areas as the highlight of their careers. Learn more about the benefits of working as a school psychologist in rural and regional areas.

West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.

We offer a range of support services and programs to ensure your child feels a sense of belonging and receives the best possible education.

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School celebrated its third annual STEAM Festival.

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary students built robots in just three days.

Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.

Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.

Information for external organisations and individuals who want to conduct research on Department of Education sites.

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at the 2023 WA Training Awards.

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with international music stars Voyager.

All children of compulsory school age must be enrolled at school and attend every day.

Expand your teaching skills and knowledge with Department-funded training and support.

Ensuring every child, including those with special educational needs, has access to a high-quality education.

Non-government school registration standards have been revised, taking effect from 1 January 2020.

We have changed the way we appoint and transfer teaching staff in our metropolitan schools for the start of 2024. The changes apply to fixed-term appointments, to metropolitan schools, between 8 December 2023 and 9 February 2024.

Find our strategic plan for public schools 2020–2024 – 'Every student, every classroom, every day', our long-term vision – 'Building on strength' and our actions and commitments for 2024 – 'Focus 2024'.

Process for changing the registration of a non-government school.

A Warwick Senior High School graduate is packing his bags for Oxford University after winning the prestigious and highly sought after Rhodes Scholarship.

Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Award Winner category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards.

Children who show an aptitude for music may be offered a place in the instrumental music program.

From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make a significant impact every day on the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people in Western Australia.

From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2023 have been announced.

There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for primary students with special learning needs.

Swimming pools and beaches are a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle. Ensuring your children can swim competently and safely is a must for all families.

Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 2023 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year and Captain of Team NAB AFL Auskick.

Academy Award winning filmmakers in the near future may be thanking a South West media teacher for her support along the way.

The Premier’s Anzac Student Tour travelled to Sydney and New Zealand in April 2023.

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they prepare students for life beyond school.

Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through its new 2024 EduKids grants program.

Our public schools are located across 8 education regions and offer endless opportunities to live and teach in Western Australia.

Our previous winners of the WA Education Awards.

Narembeen District High School receives the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Primary) Award for 2022.

A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.

Five schools were recognised for their excellence in education at the 2023 WA Education Awards presentation.

Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered by Shenton College Deaf Education Centre. 

WA Public Secondary Schools' Solo Vocal Festival is on Sunday 5 November 2024.

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest possible score.

Find out about your child's Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET) performance report, and how to respond to an offer of placement.

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner. 

A strong public education system is the cornerstone of every successful society.

Join us and shape the future of young people and their communities in public schools across Western Australia.

Starting school, or transitioning to a new school, is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming.

Stimulate children's learning and curiosity before they start school.

We provide pre-service teachers with funding when completing their professional experience in secondary science, technologies and mathematics (STEM).

We provide funding and ongoing support for pre-service teachers and school psychologists undertaking a placement in select rural, regional or remote public schools.

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.

Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.

WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.

There may be times during your child’s education when they are absent from school.

An innovative WA program is giving students the chance to launch school projects into space.

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.

Our schools offer a variety of programs to suit children and young people’s needs and future aspirations.

School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning, skills and social development outside the school setting.

You will be asked to provide your child’s health information to help the school meet your child’s health needs.

Most people run a mile when they see a spider, but teenager Michael Lun spends hours seeking them out.

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.

Learn about qualifications and registration requirements to become a school psychologist in Western Australia.

Working in public schools and specialised educational settings has a lot to offer psychologists with experience. Learn more about working as school psychologist and how to apply for the role in a WA public school.

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coach of the Year award.

Proposed courses are assessed by the Department of Education.