Collie SHS is located in the South West town of Collie, Western Australia. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that meets the contemporary educational needs of students. The school draws from a wide area with the population ranging from within the town of Collie as well as the surrounding rural areas. Students transition from the 5 primary schools in the town to the high school. The school's population is typically around six hundred students across years 8 to 12. This population is a mix of socio-economic backgrounds and a blend of rural and urban family units. There are approximately thirty Aboriginal students but very few students representing any particular minority culture. The matching of pedagogy with student needs is constantly reviewed through operational plan effectiveness using critical data analysis. Functional Literacy is a critical school focus and is embedded across all learning programs to enable students to access curriculum. Students pursuing Tertiary Entrance, TAFE entry or access to the workforce including those students with identified Education Needs successfully transition to their desired post school destination.