Department of Education

The Department of Education Western Australia


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A strong public education system is the cornerstone of every successful society. The Department of Education provides high quality education for children and young people throughout Western Australia, helping them reach their full potential.

Watch our public education video to discover more about our schools, our students, our people and our commitment to public education.

Making headlines
Priorities
Read more about Independent Public Schools
Independent Public Schools

While exercising a range of flexibilities, Independent Public Schools also retain the benefits of being part of WA's public school system.

Read more about Classroom First
Classroom First

Building a strong public school system where every school is a good school; every teacher is effective; and every student is successful.

In the spotlight
Read more about the WA Education Awards.
Recognise your school community's outstanding achievements.
Applications now open!

Read more about the WA Aboriginal Education Awards.
WA Aboriginal Education Awards 2013
Applications now open!

Read more about Steps Resources.
Steps Resources
Creative Commons versions for educational institutions to download.

Read more about secondary school opportunities.
Secondary school opportunities
Find out about our great secondary school programs. Discover more...

Read more about the parent newsletter.
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Read more about the changes being introduced for Year 7
Year 7 in secondary school
Find out more.