The WA Education Awards celebrate the achievements of public schools and teachers in Western Australia, delivering positive outcomes for all students.
This year, there are 8 award categories that recognise excellence in public education. For more information, refer to award categories.
Category winners will be announced at the WA Education Awards 2026 presentation breakfast event on Monday 16 November. Tickets for the breakfast are now on sale through Eventbrite.
Find out more about the finalists.
Finalists
Excellence in cultural responsiveness
- Dianella Secondary College
- Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
- Governor Stirling Senior High School
- Ocean Road Primary School
Excellence in disability and inclusion
- Butler College
- Fremantle College
- Fremantle Language Development Centre
- Warriapendi Primary School
Excellence in wellbeing and learning
- Avonvale Primary School
- Kelmscott Senior High School
- Nollamara Primary School
- Waddington Primary School
Excellence in early childhood education
- Derby District High School
- Joondalup Education Support Centre
- Kalamunda Primary School
- Oakwood Primary School
Excellence in teaching and learning (primary)
- Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School
- East Kalgoorlie Primary School
- Oakwood Primary School
- Warriapendi Primary School
Excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)
- Aveley Secondary College
- Exmouth District High School
- Harrisdale Senior High School
- Melville Senior High School
Excellence in school leadership
- Alkimos College
- Exmouth District High School
- Kinross Primary School
- Wattle Grove Primary School
Minister’s Teacher of the Year
- Annette Myer – South East Language Development Centre
- Joanne Sadler – North Mandurah Primary School
- Lisa Barndon – Wandina Primary School
- Mike Gowland – Fremantle College
