Strengthening educational outcomes for children and young people in the Pilbara.

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.

A bright future
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.

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Take a closer look at how the partnership is supporting education in the Pilbara.

Focus Areas

Our four focus areas are strategically aligned with the key stages of a child’s education and aims to provide children of the Pilbara with the foundations for a successful future, throughout their schooling and beyond.

Early Years

Helping children feel ready for their first day of school and supported throughout their education. We work alongside schools, families and community organisations to provide coordinated support and early intervention when needed.

Pathways

Creating strong pathways from primary school through to training, further education and employment. Students build the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed decisions about their future and engage with the world of work.

Rise Up

Supporting students to reach their full potential and celebrate success. Through targeted support and a whole-school approach, students are encouraged to build confidence, improve outcomes and strengthen leadership and community connections.

School STEM Grants

The school grants program provides funding for schools across Port Hedland, Newman and Onslow to add value to STEM related initiatives to improve outcomes for students.

The Rise Up program has really supported me and has helped me grow to become a confident person.

Rise Up, Year 12 student

Program Highlights

Community Partners

Working together to ensure all students and young people start school well prepared and are ready to take advantage of the Pilbara’s unique employment opportunities.