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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.

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.

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

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.  

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.

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.

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

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

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

Key dates, applicant guidelines and information to support you through the application, testing and placement processes.

Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.

Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we explain what ATAR is.

Bob Hawke College recently unveiled its $52.9 million Stage 2 expansion, marking a significant milestone in the school's journey towards excellence in education and the arts.

Once you register to work with us, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.

Schools seeking registration to deliver education services to international student visa holders.

The Remote Teaching Service is made up of a dedicated group of more than 200 teachers living and working in 37 remote communities in Western Australia.

Conditions of employment for employees

A school-based swimming program for children from Pre-primary to Year 7.

Directors of education are responsible for public schooling in their region.

Education or training options other than full-time enrolment in a school.

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.

Get ready to claim the cost-of living payment for eligible students in your care.

Our Corporate Executive and senior staff are leaders in education strategy, planning and innovation.

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

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).

Students can register for our program to get accredited swimming instructor and CPR qualifications for free.

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A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.

The agreement confirms up to $190 million of Commonwealth funding for preschool in Western Australia.

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally responsiveness.

A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.

For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing opportunities for students at Wananami Remote Community School. 

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.

Flying Squad teachers fill vacancies in rural, regional and remote schools at short notice.

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.

Chaplaincy and student wellbeing services play a key role in supporting schools to provide pastoral care.

The Western Australian Planning Commission, in partnership with Department of Education, has released an updated operational planning policy.

Providing boarding services for country students.

Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.

Join us for our free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career.

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

Program details, opportunities for students, list of instruments available at schools and communication with instrumental music teachers.

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.

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

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.

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

Understand how to get approval for an alternative participation option.

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.

Learn more about post-school options and career pathways for your child.

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.