Academic Achievements

98% of our students achieved a WACE graduation and the median ATAR of our cohort was 69.55.
84% completed a Certificate II or higher in Vocational Education and Training courses.
Our students have achieved entry to medicine, dentistry and engineering at University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
Our attainment rate of 98% was excellent and above high schools in our district and above the State mean of 96%.
Our student Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results have continued to show improvement.
The Year 9 Literacy results indicate an improvement in reading, writing, and maintained consistency in spelling and punctuation.
The Year 9 Numeracy results indicate 99% at or above the National Standards. The Year 7 Numeracy results indicate 97% at or above the National Standards.
Our Gifted and Talented Visual Arts students achieved selection with the works of three students being selected for the Young Originals Exhibition at the Edith Cowan University.
The selection of Ari Gillespie (Year 12 student) work is included in the prestigious Perspectives 2017 at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Students at Balcatta Senior High School have access to special entry bonuses for entry to Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and University of Western Australia.