Kent Street Senior High School 74 Rathay Street, Kensington, Western Australia 6151

Welcome to Kent Street Senior High School, a prestigious institution located at 74 Rathay Street in Kensington, Australia. As a well-established secondary school, we offer a wide range of high school courses that cater to the unique backgrounds, interests, aptitudes, and needs of all students.

At Kent Street, we strive to provide our students with a quality education that prepares them for their future endeavors. Whether they aspire to attend university, gain a trade or course certificate, or enter the workforce, our comprehensive curriculum pathways ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve their goals.

Our school is ideally situated just 5km from the Perth CBD and 2km from Curtin University of Technology. We draw students from suburbs within the Town of Victoria Park, as well as the surrounding inner city suburbs. For specialist approved courses, we also welcome students from as far as country Western Australia. These specialist courses include Aviation, Fashion & Design, CoRE Science, and Cricket, catering to students with proven aptitudes in these fields.

Embodying our School Motto "Courage to Achieve," Kent Street fosters a culture of endeavor, achievement, and enterprise. We take pride in being innovative, nurturing, creative, and adventurous. Our students are encouraged to think outside the box, and this culture of innovation is reflected in the success of Kent Street students over our more than 80-year history.

Kent Street Senior High School boasts excellent facilities and resources to support our students' learning journey. From a swimming pool and gymnasium to a fitness center and performing arts center, our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities. We also have a media suite, aviation center, two school-owned aeroplanes, an excellent library, turf wickets, and a state-of-the-art trade training center. Our expansive grounds rival those of most other schools in Perth.

At Kent Street, we aim to empower our students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect. Our dedicated staff and teachers create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. We invite you to read the Principal's welcome on our website to learn more about our school's values and mission.

From Year 7 to 12, Kent Street Senior High School provides a quality education to a diverse range of students. We offer a broad range of curriculum pathways that lead to university, other institutes of further education, and the world of work. Our goal is to equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen paths.

As an institution, we acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built, the Whadjuk Noongar people. We also recognize the vital role that Elders, parents, families, and communities play as the first educators of their children. We value and celebrate the cultures and strengths that Aboriginal children bring to our classrooms, and we strive to create a learning environment that respects and incorporates their rich traditions and experiences.

At Kent Street Senior High School, we encourage our students to make a positive impact on the world around them. We recently celebrated R U OK? Day, where over 1000 students and staff came together to promote mental health and well-being. We also offer approved specialist programs in Aviation, Cricket, and Fashion & Design, providing unique opportunities for students with a passion for these fields.

If you are interested in our approved specialist and select entry programs, please forward the Expressions of Interest form along with your child's two most recent reports to the school. We are always excited to welcome talented and motivated students into these programs.

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Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or member of the community, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about Kent Street Senior High School. We are committed to providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.