Governor Stirling Senior High School is situated on the banks of the Swan River in Woodbridge. The school maintains a population of around 750 students. This includes students from rural areas and around 100 Aboriginal students. The school draws students from primary schools in the Swan District and rural areas. The school caters for the educational needs of a diverse student population. The school's ethos of excellence sets the expectation that students will achieve to the best of their ability. It offers academic Gifted and Talented Education Programs in Mathematics/Science and Humanities; special programs in AFL Football, Netball, Dance and Music; intensive tutoring program for students experiencing difficulty with literacy and numeracy, an Education Support Unit, and has sophisticated ICT facilities for current learning styles. The engagement of Aboriginal students is a key priority and offers highly successful programs for these students. The provision of academically rigorous courses and the breadth of opportunity make Governor Stirling a school of choice.