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Derby District High School is located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia which is renowned for its culture, weather and natural beauty. 

Derby is situated 220 km east of Broome on the King Sound and is known as “The Gateway to the Kimberley” as the famous Gibb River Road commences just outside of the town centre. 

With a current enrolment of approximately 680 students in Years K-12, students enrolled at our school reside in town, on rural blocks and in the surrounding Aboriginal communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park. Our school is rich in both history and culture with students deriving from a diverse range of backgrounds. The demographic includes local language groups, western heritage, the Pacific Islands, South East Asia and other international locations. The curriculum is delivered through four phases of learning: Early Years, Primary School, Middle School and Senior School. In addition to the Principal and Associate Principal, each phase has a dedicated Curriculum Deputy Principal. Pastoral care is overseen by a respective Primary and Secondary Student Services Administrator. 

Students in Years 11 and 12 have access to a range of programs leading to secondary graduation. VET programs are offered in the school and in partnership with the local TAFE campus. The school has a very successful trade entry program and students are keen to trial employment and supported to connect with local trades. Subjects leading to university entrance are either delivered by school staff through a Uni-Prep course or through the School of Isolated and Distance Education.

With the school motto 'Diligence, Courage and Strength', students work towards high standards of academic and social achievement through participation and engagement in the school's inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environments. The staff is young and vibrant, bringing energy and enthusiasm to classrooms and community responsiveness. This fact ensures too that the interests of the students can be addressed in the teaching and learning programs. The school receives SSPRA funds which is used by the school to immerse and support students in a range of cultural, curriculum enrichment, academic extension, sporting events and camps.

School facilities includes air-conditioned classrooms, three computer laboratories, science laboratories, music room, home economics room, design and technology centre, kindergarten and pre-primary centres, library, canteen, oval and large undercover assembly and activity areas. All classrooms contain computers which are networked throughout the school and have wireless access to the internet. The Department of Education has funded a $20M rebuild of the secondary classrooms which includes a new Student Services and staff building and new Canteen. These will take Derby DHS into the future with flexible and innovative learning spaces.

Parents and local businesses willingly provide partnerships with the school to support and participate in the school's educational and recreational programs. The School Council plays an important and active role in the school.