Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish. Applications for the 2026 intake are now open. Applications close on 9 February 2025.

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Programs and opportunities

Parent information evenings

Applications, testing and results

Key dates and applicant guidelines

Gifted and Talented

Discover a world of opportunities in our Gifted and Talented programs. 

Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs provide the opportunity for exceptionally able students to study in learning environments that challenge, inspire and empower them to excel every day.

Students in Gifted and Talented programs learn with like-minded peers, following an enriched curriculum designed for their needs, delivered by teachers with expert skills and knowledge. Access is provided to universities, industry bodies and mentoring programs with opportunities to take part in national and international competitions.

The selection process starts when students are in Year 5, testing in Year 6, with placement starting from Year 7. Limited vacancies may also be available for entry into Years 9, 10 and 11 only.

Program locations

These Gifted and Talented academic, arts and languages programs are available at 24 select public secondary schools including:

  • new academic programs at Albany Senior High School and Alkimos College
  • a selective academic school
  • a selective arts college
  • 2 regional schools
  • an online academic program for country students.

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Programs and opportunities

Our programs are available at select schools across the state and online. There is residential support for country students.

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Parent information evenings

These presentations guide families through the application, testing and placement process for 2026 entry.

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Applications, testing and results

The process of application, identification and results occurs over a period of several months.

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Key dates and applicant guidelines

Key dates, applicant guidelines and information to support you through the application, testing and placement processes.

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Contact our team

Contact our team

For more information about Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs, call 9264 4307 or email gtsu@education.wa.edu.au

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Testing

All students applying for Gifted and Talented programs must sit the Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET).

Results and offers of placement

Find out about your child's Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET) performance report, and how to respond to an offer of placement.

Overseas and interstate applicants and applicants on a visa

Find out about the application process to enrol in a Gifted and Talented program for overseas and interstate applicants and applicants on a visa.

Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC)

The PEAC program is a part-time withdrawal program for Year 5 and 6 students in public schools.