在西澳大利亚州，公立中学从7年级到12年级。学生从7年级开始。
In Western Australia (WA), secondary school runs from Year 7 to Year 12.You can apply to enrol your child in WA Government schools that are approved to accept overseas fee paying students.Students start Year 7 in the year that they turn 12 years old by 30 June. Secondary schools are built to international standards and are set in landscaped grounds with high quality buildings and facilities which ensure students are able to study in safe, inclusive and welcoming environments. Many secondary schools have specialist facilities such as art, music, performing and creative arts areas, science laboratories, libraries and sports facilities. They also have canteens/student cafeterias, air conditioning and undercover areas. The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is awarded to secondary school students who satisfy prescribed requirements. Generally, students will complete two years of senior secondary study to achieve the WACE. Students can study a mixture of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), vocational education and training (VET) programs and endorsed programs