What Willetton Senior High School does

Willetton Senior High School is a public government secondary school located in Willetton, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, operated by the Department of Education Western Australia under the motto "Give Guide Grow." Founded in 2015 with its inaugural Year 7 cohort, the school delivers Years 7-12 education to students within a designated local intake area and through selective admissions, with its flagship Gifted and Talented (GAT) program attracting applicants from a wider Perth catchment via Academic Selective Entrance Testing (ASET) — a process drawing up to 250 students per session across four sessions annually. The school supplements core WACE delivery with specialized pathways including the GAT program, Specialist Basketball Program, Accelerate and Enrich curriculum, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

The institution runs on standard Department of Education infrastructure rather than proprietary technology. Parent and student communication is handled through the Compass and Connect platforms; fee collection runs through the Qkr! mobile payment application; excursion bookings use TryBooking; wellbeing content is delivered via SchoolTV; and prospective families can access a YouTour-powered virtual school tour. Academic operations are anchored by a partnership with Curtin University's Rising Scholars Program, which enables Year 10 students to earn actual university credits, alongside enrichment collaborations with UWA, ANU, Murdoch University, ICRAR, and the Children's Book Council of Australia.

The school's economic model is that of a public sector institution. Core funding flows from the Western Australian Department of Education based on student enrollment and program allocations, supplemented by capped voluntary parental contributions (A$235 per Year 7-10 student), compulsory Year 11-12 course charges, the Secondary Assistance Scheme (A$235 Education Program Allowance plus A$115 Clothing Allowance for eligible concession card holders), and a slate of optional purchases (yearbook, ICT support, library and bus contributions). Academic outcomes — including record ATAR medians of 96.7 (2023) and 95.4 (2024), multiple perfect 99.95 scores across 2022 and 2023 cohorts, 48 SCSA Awards in 2023, and the 2025 Beazley Medal — function as the school's primary marketing and student-attraction mechanism rather than as commercial KPIs.

Name

Willetton Senior High School

Legal name

Willetton Senior High School

Website

https://www.willettonshs.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Willetton Senior High School is a public Years 7-12 secondary school in Perth, Western Australia, operated by the Department of Education and serving local-intake students plus a selective Gifted and Talented cohort drawn via ASET testing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public secondary schooling
• Gifted education programs
• WACE curriculum delivery
• Selective academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school funded primarily by the Western Australian Department of Education. Receives operational funding based on student enrollment and specific programs.
2. Voluntary Contributions: $235 voluntary contributions requested from parents for Years 7-10 standard educational program. These contributions enrich core programs with resources beyond Department of Education supply.
3. Compulsory Course Charges: All Years 11-12 courses incur compulsory charges. Elective courses in Years 7-10 with high-cost optional components (excursions, camps, specialist programs) incur additional compulsory charges when selected.
4. Secondary Assistance Scheme: $235 Education Program Allowance paid to school for eligible concession card holders, plus $115 Clothing Allowance paid to parent or school.
5. Optional Activities and Purchases: Yearbook ($18), ICT Support ($83), Library Contribution ($36), and other voluntary approved contributions. Second-hand uniform sales and school event bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Willetton Senior High School delivers public secondary education for Years 7-12 in Willetton, Perth, Western Australia. Its core educational offerings include the WACE curriculum, a selective Gifted and Talented Program, a Specialist Basketball Program, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and an Accelerate and Enrich program, supported by Compass and Connect portals and Qkr! and TryBooking for payments and excursions.

Product overview

Willetton Senior High School is a public secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program across Years 7-12. The school operates as a single unified educational institution with specialized programs including a selective Gifted and Talented Program, Specialist Basketball Program, and Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Supporting infrastructure includes the Compass parent/student portal for academic and attendance management, and the Qkr! mobile payment system for processing school fees and charges. The school utilizes the WA Department of Education's Connect platform and integrates with TryBooking for excursion management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gifted and Talented Program Selective academic program for high-achieving students in Years 7-12 offering advanced curriculum, university connections, and enrichment activities.
• Specialist Basketball Program Specialist sports program providing intensive basketball training and competition opportunities for selected students alongside their academic studies.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Voluntary, non-competitive awards program challenging students to complete service, physical, skills, and adventure activities.
• Accelerate and Enrich Program Enrichment program offering additional academic challenges and accelerated learning opportunities across curriculum areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record ATAR median of 96.7 achieved in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Western Australia (YEAWA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2026Willetton Senior High School is one of the inaugural schools joining the YEAWA Academy Program for 2026. This program embeds entrepreneurial learning experiences into Gifted and Talented programs to prepare young people for an uncertain future.
• Curtin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Rising Scholars Program (RSP) offering high-achieving Year 10 students first-hand experience of university learning and ability to earn university credits. In 2024, almost half of enrolled students achieved 80%+ (High Distinction), with four students achieving 90%+ earning Vice-Chancellor's Commendation.
• Elevate EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationStudy skills workshop provider delivering sessions to Years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 students focusing on effective study practices, time management, memory mnemonics, and exam preparation.
• University of Western AustraliasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Perth BioDesign Summit and NYSF (National Youth Science Forum). Students attended summit at UWA learning from healthcare innovators from multiple countries.
• International Centre of Radio Astronomy ResearchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientists mentored Year 8 students on energy production and solar temperature research projects.
• WA Museum Boola BardipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 10 Gifted and Talented students visited museum to explore histories, cultures and achievements of Australia's First Nations people as part of Boola Bardip First Nations People Excursion.
• Zero2HerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health charity providing workshops for students from Years 7-12 including Zero2Hero In Your Head conference, Mental Health 101 sessions, safeTALK training, and Humankind Program. Supports student wellbeing and mental health awareness.
• Australian National UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) where Year 12 students Sowmya and Vinay participated in science enrichment program.
• Uniform ConceptssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform supplier located at 30 Kembla Way, Willetton (9270 4669). Provides new school uniforms for students.
• Campion EducationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBooklist supplier for personal items and resources. Parents purchasing from Campion assist the school. School code for Campion online ordering: 6GTJ.
• Energy Club of Western AustraliasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional mentors from energy sector provided interactive sessions for Year 10 Gifted and Talented Science students on energy trends, renewable and non-renewable sources.
• UN YouthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated model Security Council debate where Year 10 students explored challenges faced by the international community through simulated UN proceedings.
• Canning River Eco Education CentreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents visited centre to learn about water conservation and environmental stewardship through hands-on educational programs.
• Cockburn Wetlands CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNA Detective excursion where Year 8 students used modern biotechnology to understand how scientists apply processes for WA biodiversity conservation.
• Children's Book Council of AustraliasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerShadow Judging Program where Years 7 and 9 Gifted and Talented students read shortlisted books and participate as shadow judges for national awards.
• Murdoch UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioBarcode Club visited Agricultural Biotechnology Centre to observe Next Gen Sequencer. Alumni PhD student addressed the group.
• Fremantle Literature CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoetry Lab workshop for Year 8 GAT students with Tracey from the centre focusing on contemporary poetry from Indigenous poets and diverse backgrounds.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Perth Modern School: Suburban Perth selective public senior high school with a Gifted and Talented Academic Program and a Specialist Basketball Program, mirroring Willetton's selective-entry structure and ATAR-driven positioning. Most directly comparable peer in the WA public system.
• John Curtin College of the Arts: Fremantle-based selective public senior high school with academic and specialist programs (arts, cricket), operating under the same WA Department of Education system as Willetton. Comparable selective-admissions model and Years 7-12 structure.
• Rossmoyne Senior High School: Perth metropolitan public senior high school consistently ranked among WA's top public schools for ATAR outcomes. Competes for the same high-achieving cohort and selective program applicants.
• Shenton College: Perth western suburbs public senior high school with a Gifted and Talented Academic Program and strong ATAR results; comparable Years 7-12 structure and selective-entry model in the same metropolitan area.

Regional players

• Melville Senior High School: Nearby Perth metropolitan public senior high school with an Academic Extension program. Comparable public-school structure and student support services, operating in the same regional WA market.

Others

• Carnaby Park School of Arts and Education (placeholder removed): Replaced with Department of Education Western Australia — the parent system governing Willetton and peer public schools; relevant as the institutional framework in which the school operates and is benchmarked.

Broad incumbents

• Christ Church Grammar School: Established Perth private boys' school (Years K-12) competing for high-achieving Perth students in the senior years and offering university-credit pathways; benchmark for the elite-segment comparison vs Willetton's G&T track.
• Scotch College Perth: Long-established Perth private boys' school with a Gifted and Talented stream, university partnerships, and consistent top-end ATAR performance; competes with Willetton for academically ambitious Perth families.
• Wesley College Perth: Perth private K-12 college with selective entry, university-credit programs, and a co-educational senior school; positioned as a private alternative to Willetton's public G&T offering.
• Mercedes College Perth: Catholic secondary school in Perth with strong ATAR outcomes and university partnerships; competes with Willetton for high-achieving Perth students choosing faith-based or private alternatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/willettonshs
• Facebookfacebook.com/willettonshs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/willetton-senior-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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