The Gifted and Talented program is offered for the purpose of providing gifted and talented students entering Year 7, 9, 10, and 11 in public schools access to a range of programs that meet their specific talents.

As well as the extension and enrichment work in a special program area, students follow a normal course of study in secondary schooling.

The world of music opens up for students taking part in this exciting program, which draws participants from across Western Australia. Students develop their ability and love for music through music creation, analysis, performance, and reflection, and by attending a range of professional performances.

All students receive instrumental or vocal tuition and perform in at least one choir or instrumental ensemble such as concert band, orchestra, classical guitar, or choir. Their performances have won a string of awards and trophies in local, national, and international competitions.

ESL Support programs provide support for ESL/ESD students in the mainstream context.

A program is established in a mainstream school where there is a significant number of eligible ESL/ESD students.

ESL Support Programs are located in a number of primary and secondary schools. Eligible students with a background of limited schooling are entitled to extra support.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programs are delivered as part of a broad, general education that combines study towards a senior secondary certificate with a nationally recognised VET qualification within the Australian Qualification Framework.

The specific areas identified as priority areas for VET in Schools for action in the Principles and Guidelines include:

- The establishment of VET in Schools by schools not previously involved in the delivery of VET in Schools.
- Expanding the range and spread of VET in Schools courses offered across industry sectors by schools already involved in the delivery of VET in Schools.
- The establishment of VET in Schools courses in new industry areas and in industry areas currently not well subscribed in VET in Schools.
- Increasing participation in VET in Schools by particular student groups that are difficult to reach and/or service, for example, improving access for students in rural and remote areas and for educationally disadvantaged students including Indigenous students and students with a disability.
- Developing strategies to maintain quality standards in VET in Schools, including professional development.
- Increasing participation in School-Based New Apprenticeships (in WA these are called School-Based Traineeships) and other trades-related vocational courses that relate to skills shortages.
- Addressing areas of skills shortage.