WA Education Awards 2025 finalists announced

There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2025 were announced.

Thirty-two finalists were named, across eight categories, highlighting the transformative work happening in our schools. 

Finalists are located as far north as Karratha, to Wiluna in the remote Goldfields, down to Esperance on the south-east coast.  

The WA Education Awards celebrate the achievements of public schools and teachers in Western Australia. 

They recognise those who go above and beyond to create inclusive, engaging and high-impact learning environments. 

This year, there are eight award categories that recognise excellence in public education. 

Winners will be announced at a presentation event on Monday 17 November. For more information, refer to WA Education Awards. 

Finalists 

Minister’s Teacher of the Year 

• Emmily Deering, North Tom Price Primary School 
• Christopher Lambe, Grandis Primary School 
• Patricia Levitzke-Gray, Shenton College Deaf Education Centre 
• Rhianna Reynolds, Mount Barker Community College 

Excellence in school leadership 

• Anne Hamersley Primary School                 
• Boyare Primary School    
• John Curtin College of the Arts    
• Joseph Banks Secondary College 

Excellence in teaching and learning – primary 

• Campbell Primary School 
• Karratha Primary School 
• Warriapendi Primary School 
• Winterfold Primary School 

Excellence in teaching and learning – secondary 

• Ashdale Secondary College 
• Aveley Secondary College 
• Harrisdale Senior High School 
• Ocean Reef Senior High School 

Excellence in cultural responsiveness 

• Baynton West Primary School 
• Dianella Secondary College 
• Rangeway Primary School 
• Wiluna Remote Community School 

Excellence in disability and inclusion 

• Bob Hawke College 
• Fremantle College 
• Mosman Park School for Deaf Children 
• Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre 

Excellence in wellbeing and learning 

• Avonvale Primary School 
• Bannister Creek Primary School 
• Charthouse Primary School 
• Rangeway Primary School 

Excellence in early childhood education 

• Baynton West Primary School 
• Esperance Primary School 
• Joondalup Education Support Centre  
• Karratha Primary School