Kensington Secondary School (6012)

School Overview


Kensington Secondary School (KSS) is situated on a spacious property in Kensington, conveniently close to the city and drawing students from a wide catchment area. About half of our students utilize PTA bus services, while the remainder either travel with their families or support teams.

Nestled amidst bushland and in proximity to essential emergency services such as police, fire, and ambulance, our school ensures students have immediate access to community resources. Additionally, the recently developed PCYC within walking distance further enriches our students' community engagement opportunities.

KSS stands as the sole standalone high school education support setting in the state, providing a unique platform for staff to innovate and collaborate with families in envisioning a productive and engaging future for their students beyond school. Our mission is to partner with families and service providers to create a supportive environment that enables students to access community resources on par with their non-disabled peers.

Aligned with the Essential 8 skills for a successful adult life, our dedicated staff are committed to integrating the WA Curriculum, ASDAN, Functional Life Skills, employment skills, and alternative-to-employment skills into our programs. Working within a multidisciplinary team of experts, we design, deliver, assess, and report on student progress, ensuring families are consistently informed about their child's successes and challenges.

We aim to collaborate with families in building their support networks throughout their child's high school journey, enhancing the capacity of the student's team to seamlessly transition beyond graduation. We firmly believe that our success lies in empowering students, their families, and their support networks to independently continue building opportunities for a happy and successful life beyond school. Our ultimate goal is to work ourselves out of a job by equipping students and their teams with the tools and skills they need for long-term success and independence.

If our vision resonates with what you're seeking for your child's education, we encourage you to reach out and schedule a visit today. We look forward to welcoming you and showcasing all that our school has to offer.

Jarna Wright
Principal