Secondary School for Performing & Visual Arts in WA

John Curtin College of the Arts:
Welcome to Western Australia’s premier college for gifted arts students, located in Fremantle. As Western Australia’s only selective Arts school, John Curtin College of the Arts is the premier college for gifted arts students. Our suite of Arts programs and an Arts-infused curriculum extend students’ creative talents and enhance their academic education.

Rich in the history of Fremantle and the Arts, we have been offering programs for gifted and talented dance and drama students since 1973. We now offer seven Arts programs: Arts media, Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, specialist teachers and links to tertiary and industry bodies. They participate in classes with other gifted students who share their passion and desire to excel.

The opportunity to participate in these elite programs is only given to the most gifted and talented arts students in Western Australia. An innovative, stimulating and rewarding education and supportive learning environment awaits your child.

Location and Facilities:

John Curtin College of the Arts (formerly John Curtin Senior High School) was founded in 1954 and many of the original building still exist today.

Exceptional facilities enable your child to access diverse performance opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art performing arts facility is located on campus. The fully resourced, 450 seat Curtin Theatre is superbly equipped for theatrical, dance and musical performances.

This modern theatre is ideal for teaching young people. Students experience all aspects of high quality performance production, from stage management, to costume design.

Students also have access to the college’s Ellen Street Theatre for small and intimate productions.

These facilities are complemented by three dance and rehearsal studios, an art studio and a television studio.

Located on the west coast of Australia, Fremantle is a vibrant and culturally diverse port city and is situated at the mouth of the Swan River and is located only 20 minutes from Perth.