BHP PILBARA EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Hedland Senior High School is supported by the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership.
This is the largest industry and government partnership undertaken in regional Western Australia and has seen BHP invest approximately $40 million in education since 2010. The partnership was established in 2005 to enhance education services and improve education outcomes in public schools across Port Hedland, Newman, Onslow, and surrounding areas.
The 2025 to 2028 agreement commenced in early 2025 attracting $12 million in funding over 4 years and has been achieved through extensive consultation with BHP, Pilbara schools, and communities.
The Partnership aims to:
- Prepare children to be ready for school through an early years strategy that delivers on school site early learning programs.
- Enhance the core work of schools by strengthening young people’s preparation for life beyond school through a pathways strategy and an inclusive, opportunities‑focused program.
- Improve STEM outcomes for students through an annual grants program.
For more information about the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership, please visit https://bhppilbaraeducationpartnership.wa.edu.au/
BHP PILBARA EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES
At Hedland Senior High School, the key programs funded by the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership are:
- Success Program
- University Pathways Program
- Rise Up Program
Senior School Microcredentials and Additional Supports
At Hedland Senior High School, the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership provides all senior students with additional opportunities to develop employability skills and gain valuable micro-credentials that enhance their readiness for further education, training, and employment. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, First Aid certification, Construction White Card training, barista training, Keys for Life, Bronze Medallion, Community Services programs, school-based certificate courses, targeted Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) support, and social-emotional learning programs. These experiences are designed to build students’ confidence, workplace capabilities, and industry-relevant skills while supporting successful post-school pathways
School STEM Grants
Hedland Senior High School accesses STEM grant opportunities through the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership which provide students with opportunities to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning through authentic, real-world experiences. These initiatives are designed to inspire curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, and broaden students’ awareness of future pathways in STEM-related industries and careers.
A highlight of the program is the STEM Camp, which gives students access to a diverse range of learning experiences and leading STEM organisations across Western Australia. Through STEM Camp, students engage with facilities and programs such as the WA Space Science Education Centre, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Murdoch University, the WA Museum, and BHP’s Integrated Remote Operations Centre (IROC), providing valuable insights into innovation, research, technology, and emerging industries.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUPPORTS FROM BHP
Resources Community Investment Initiative (RCII)
In 2026, an $80 million upgrade to Hedland Senior High School was announced to deliver new design, technology, science facilities, general classrooms and other facilities.
Read more at: https://www.bhp.com/news/media-centre/releases/2026/06/bhp-commits-160m-to-port-hedland-in-largest-wa-community-investment
WA Drones Program
Through partnership with BHP and collaboration with She Maps, the school will participate in the WA Drones Program. This initiative provides students with hands-on indoor drone workshops, while also supporting staff through professional learning opportunities and access to specialised teaching resources. Together, these experiences enhance STEM capability, foster innovation and creativity, and equip students with skills that are increasingly important in the future workforce.