The Pilbara Education Partnership was established to ensure all children start school well-prepared, to make sure all children and young people are ready to take advantage of all the unique employment opportunities in the Pilbara.
The BHP Pilbara Education Partnership was established in 2005, to strengthen education services and improve educational outcomes in public schools within Newman, Port Hedland and surrounding areas within the Shire of East Pilbara and the Town of Port Hedland.
BHP has invested around $40 million in education since 2010. These generous contributions have significantly impacted Western Australia’s public education in general and more specifically, across the Pilbara.
We want to make sure all children are well prepared for their first day of school and throughout their education.
We work with a range of agencies and organisations, offering a coordinated approach to services and early intervention to address any areas of concern.
Building clear pathways between primary and secondary school, all the way into training and employment.
Providing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to help them make informed decisions about their future. We do this by offering a planned program of learning experiences to improve their understanding of career pathways and provide targeted support. Supporting all students to have increased opportunities to engage in the new world of work, training or further education.
Supporting students to rise to their full potential and celebrating their success. For all students, based on a whole-school framework, targeted support is provided to assist students to set and meet individual improvement goals around attendance, achievement, leadership and community engagement.
I’ve been really trying my hardest and my best. I have been focusing only on my work, all of my work. I think, get it done, have some fun.”
Success Program, Year 12 student
The Rise Up program at Newman Senior High School is boosting student voice and engagement. Surveys show students feel proud, included, and supported, with participation and recognition continuing to grow in 2025.
The Rise Up program at Hedland and Newman Senior High Schools helps students build leadership skills. Year 6 students joined peer leaders for activities that strengthened teamwork, confidence, and community connection.
The Rise Up program helps students build leadership skills. Recently at Hedland Senior High School, Year 6 students joined peer leaders for activities that strengthened teamwork, confidence, and community connection.
Year 11 student Curtis Winmar has achieved great success through the Hedland Senior High School Success Program, completing qualifications and work experience that earned him a full scholarship to SEDA College and a spot in the West Coast Eagles Youth Development Squad.
