Use this link for a list of Western Australian term dates . Levels of Schooling Primary Children may begin their pre-primary school education in the year they turn five. Pre-primary school education is voluntary. All children must begin primary school in the year they turn six. This means children will begin Year 1 at the beginning of the year they turn six.
Primary school is the beginning of children's compulsory education.
Primary school in Western Australia continues until Year 7. Secondary Most children begin their secondary education at the beginning of the year they turn 13. Secondary education goes from Year 8 to Year 12. Children must stay at school until the end of the year they turn 15. Children must stay on till year 12 if they wish to gain entry into university.