Applecross Senior High School

Perth, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1958

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

School History & Details

Applecross Senior High School is a well-known public high school located in Applecross, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Applecross Senior High School was founded in 1958,

    School Values

  • Respect
  • Self-assured
  • Reliability
  • Tolerance
School Achievements

Achievements

Applecross Senior High School demonstrated remarkable academic achievement in 2023, securing the second position in individual NAPLAN results throughout Western Australia. The Class of 2022 also excelled, attaining impressive outcomes in both the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. Additionally, the school is proud to have two Beazley Medal recipients: Bertrand Sze Yu Lee, who won in 1993 for the Tertiary Entrance Examination, and Robert Rubery, honored in 2014 for Vocational Education and Training. Furthermore, students have been recognized with General Exhibition Awards and Subject Certificates of Excellence, affirming their status as some of the top achievers in the state.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Applecross Senior High School provides specialized programs in art, tennis, and chess, allowing students to explore their talents beyond the standard curriculum. The CORE program focuses on character development, community involvement, and leadership skills, promoting the overall growth of students. In 2024, the school received the prestigious title of overall winner in the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) category at the WA Education Awards. Additionally, students have been recognized for their accomplishments in both the arts and sports, highlighting the school’s dedication to nurturing a wide range of talents.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Dean Alston  Tony Ayres Marcus Beilby Darren Bennett Jenny Boult  Jillian Green Adele Horin  Toby Hussey   Peter Lewis AM  Bill Louden Vince Lovegrove

School Information

Mr Paul Leech

Link

+61 8 9314 9393

Links Rd, Ardross WA 6153, Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies

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