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School overview

  • School Year Years 7 to 12
  • Location South Lake View on map
  • Number of students 569

Lakeland Senior High School is an inclusive secondary school community that fosters academic excellence, personal development and student wellbeing. Located in the suburb of South Lake, just 22 kilometres south of Perth, it can be easily accessed by public transport. A welcoming and supportive environment is provided for students from all backgrounds. The school has an established international support community. 

Smaller class sizes allow teachers to get to know the students and focus on their education and wellbeing. Committed to delivering a high-quality education, the school has a comprehensive curriculum on offer that prepares students for further education, training and employment. School staff have high expectations of students and success. Students are encouraged to ‘Strive to achieve’, which is the school motto. 

Subjects and courses

    ATAR courses

  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences  
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technologies 

    General courses

  • The Arts  
  • English 
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences 
  • Mathematics
  • Science 
  • Technologies

    VET courses

  • Certificate II in Music 
  • Certificate II in Sport and Recreation 
  • Certificate II in Workplace Skills
  • Certificate II in Community Services 

    Specialist programs

  • Touch Football and Sport Science 
  • Specialist Music Technology 

Life at Lakeland Senior High School

At Lakeland Senior High School, dedicated and experienced teachers provide engaging learning experiences that inspire students to reach their full potential. A dynamic and inclusive curriculum is available that caters to a wide range of interests and aspirations. Students in Years 11 and 12 can choose from an extensive selection of ATAR subjects to support university entry, including English, humanities and social sciences, mathematics, science and technologies. A broad range of general and vocational education and training (VET) courses is also available, ensuring flexible pathways for all students. The school has specialist touch football and music technology programs. The Achieve Program, an academic enrichment initiative for students in Years 7 to 10, is offered to those who meet specific entry criteria and aims to extend and challenge high-achieving students. 

The Lakeland Senior High School community fosters a strong sense of belonging, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities such as sports teams, fitness programs, drama, performing arts and music ensembles. International students are welcomed into a friendly and inclusive community, where they are supported in making new friends, adjusting to the Australian education system and embracing a wide range of new opportunities. 

Support for students 

International students are offered English as an additional language or dialect (EALD) as additional support to assist them to develop proficiency in the English language, focusing on learning across the curriculum so they acquire the English language skills relevant to each subject area. 

Lakeland Senior High School staff are committed to student wellbeing and provide a range of support services to help students achieve success. These include a dedicated student services team offering academic guidance, pastoral care, career counselling, wellbeing programs and regular check-ins with students. By ensuring a supportive environment, students are empowered to confidently navigate their academic and personal journey. 

Facilities 
  • Gym facilities
  • Basketball courts
  • Climbing wall 
  • Dance studio 
  • Music studio  
  • Performing arts centre
  • Education support centre
  • Science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) centre
  • Library  
  • Access to Fremantle Hockey Club facilities
  • Large school grounds 
Settling in 

Lakeland Senior High School staff ensure that international students feel comfortable and supported from day one. Students are offered a structured orientation program to familiarise them with the school grounds. International students will enjoy a welcoming community that embraces cultural diversity and are invited to join the international student club or the Lakeland engagement team. 

There is regular communication with parents and guardians to keep families informed about the students' progress.  

Location

  • Lakeland Senior High School is conveniently located close to public transport, shopping centres, and recreational facilities, making it an ideal location for international students. Just 22 kilometres from Perth, the school is easily accessible to the city while being set in a friendly suburban area. Students have access to modern facilities, a supportive community and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school's proximity to cultural attractions, beaches and universities adds to the opportunities available, helping students enjoy both their studies and life outside the classroom. 
  • 106 South Lake Drive, South Lake  WA  6164
  • 22 kilometres to Perth city
We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which our students live and are educated throughout Western Australia.

We acknowledge and understand that Elders, parents, families and communities are the first educators of their children and we recognise and value the cultures and strengths that Aboriginal children bring to the classroom. Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country, community, language and culture, and through their oral histories, stories and lived experiences that are passed from generation to generation. We recognise and value the learning that Aboriginal children bring with them from their homes and communities into the classroom.

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CRICOS Provider code: 01723A

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