Willetton Senior High School (WSHS) is the largest government high school in Western Australia and one of the top schools in the state. The school first opened in February 1977 with a student population of 77. Today WSHS enrolls approximately 1800 students each year and employs 200 staff. It is located about 11 km due south of Perth City and 15 km east of the port of Fremantle. The school is located near community facilities and the Southlands Boulevarde shopping centre. The student catchment area for WSHS encompasses the suburb of Willetton and part of the suburb of Bull Creek, which is shared by Leeming Senior High School. Willetton and nearby Rossmoyne Senior High School (with features similar to Willetton) are highly competitive.
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