All Western Australian public schools are reviewed by the Department of Education’s
Public School Accountability directorate. A review gives assurance to the local community, the
Minister for Education and Training and the Director General about the performance of public
schools in delivering high quality education to its students. The review acknowledges the
achievements of the school and gives feedback to support the principal and staff with their
improvement planning.
Initially conducted on a three-year cycle, subsequent reviews are determined to occur on a one,
three or five-year timeframe.
The principal provides the review team with a self-assessment of the school’s performance based
on evidence from the school. Information to be validated by the review team is considered before
and during the school visit. This forms the basis for the school review report and determines
when the next review will occur. The report is provided to the principal, the chair of the school
council/board and the regional executive director.