Port Hedland is approximately 1700kms from Perth. Hedland SHS is situated in South Hedland and has a population of almost 700 students. It is a Specialist Arts School. Its feeder primary schools are: Baler, Cassia, Port Hedland, St Cecelia's and South Hedland. The school population fluctuates due the transient nature of work in the mining industry. The town's population is comprised of 58 nationalities, which is reflected in the school population. The district is a traditional centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons whom represent about 37% of the school population. Furthermore, there is a significant Muslim population about 10%. The school has undergone a six million dollar upgrade of facilities and could now be considered 'state-of-the-art'. It has six computing labs, 120 laptops on five trolleys, a 25m swimming pool with shade sails, modern classrooms, a theatre with tiered, upholstered seating, a dance studio, art and music rooms, design and technology rooms, an upgraded facility for upper school students, including computer and video conferencing access, a Year 12 recreation room and a modern library.