Waddington PS was opened in 1979 and is located 15 kms from Perth CBD in the City of Wanneroo. In its early years the student population grew rapidly matching the building development in the surrounding area. With the change of demographics over time the student population has been steady between 110 and 120 students. The school has approximately 30% of the student population identifying as of Aboriginal descent and a small percentage coming from the Middle East, Asia and Africa. An intensive language centre is available close by for students requiring assistance with English. As a small school individual attention is able to be given to all students from kindergarten to year 7. The school offers a specialist language program in Indonesian, Art, spelling and literacy through ICT. Waddington values the positive relationship that it has with its school community as a consequence student attendance and participation rates are excellent. The school has a strong focus on pastoral care. The quality of facilities is what would be expected in a government school with the addition of a specialist art room and new library that will be completed in early 2010.