Como Secondary College began as Como High School. The school was built in 1968 on a 30-acre site at the western end of the Collier Pine Plantation at a time of rapid expansion in the state.
The school was officially opened in 1969 with fifteen staff members and 259 Year 8 students. In October 1971, it was announced that the school would take upper school students the following year. As a result, the first of several name changes occurred with the school becoming Como Senior High School.
Two unique aspects of the school have been its Specialist Programs and international student program. Through these very successful initiatives, Como has provided an excellent education for students from all parts of the globe and from all over Western Australia.
Como was one of the first government schools in Western Australia to enrol students from overseas and continues to be a favoured destination. Similarly, our Hockey, Golf, Contemporary Music and Enriched Mathematics, Information Technology and Mathematics (EMITS) programs are the leading the field in Western Australia.
The traditions that have been built up at Como over the past 50 years have been designed to strengthen the inclusive and friendly feel of the school. Our traditions provide opportunities for students to celebrate their personal best. We recognise that adolescence involves significant rites of passage. Our traditions support the students’ growing independence while providing a framework that develops good decision-making based on a solid set of values.
Como graduates have gone on to contribute to every facet of life in Western Australia and overseas. As a government school we are proud to have provided an education for all within a caring and supportive environment. Como has been the stepping stone to a productive life for thousands of students.
The Meaning of the Logo
The Como Logo is called Maali, the Noongar word for a swan. The flowing design represents the educational journey our students are on, but it also represents the school’s location at the confluence of the Swan and Canning Rivers. The design spells out the College’s initials and pays homage to the first school emblem, which included swans in its design. A statue based on the logo was erected by the CSC Parents and Citizens Association in October 2019 to commemorate the school’s 50th Anniversary.
Since the Dreamtime or Yamingga, and since the Nhidiny or Cold times this land that is now known as Como Secondary College is home of the Noongar people from the Coastal Region. The Noongar people of the Gwonggan, or Coastal Plain since Goorraa or long time ago. Every aspect of Noongar lore (birrdiwa) is intricately connected to the understanding (gaadidjiny) the borongga (totems), the garr (habits, customs and behaviours), and the boodja (land).
Whadjab is the Canning Flats, Booragoon is the area between Canning Bridge and Mount Henry Bridge, Wargalab is the name for the mouth of the Canning River, Doodanboro is the name for the Melville Water, Berralab is the name for the South Perth peninsula, Gwiryaggarab is the name of Perth Zoo area, Booninyboro is the name for the Perth Waters, Geebboodjalab is the name for the South Perth Foreshore.
Joe Collard – Local Noongar Traditional Owner
We are proud to have a significant number of students who have achieved National and State-level representation across various disciplines, reflecting the high standards of excellence and dedication within our student community.
2025
Senior Division National Champions (Excluding VIC)
2024
Lower Secondary – Highly Commended
Upper Secondary – Winner
Christobel Mattingley – Bronze Medallion Winner
2022
Upper Secondary – 2nd, 3rd
2020
Winners
2024
Finalists
2022
City of South Perth Resident’s Award Winner
Secondary School Artist Award Winner
2021
Finalists
2020
Finalists
David Bell Cup (Boys) Winners 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Buchanan Cup (Girls) Winners 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Ross Meadows Shield (Juniors) Winners 2022, 2021, 2020
Main Events:
2025 SSWA Secondary Schools’ Golf Championship Team Winners
2025 SSWA Secondary Schools’ Golf Championship Overall Boy’s Winner
Over 15 SSWA Secondary Schools’ Golf Championships
State Representatives:
1x Member of current Golf WA Women’s State Squad
2x Members of current Golf WA Men’s State Squad
2x Members of current Golf WA Girls’ State Squad
1x Member of current Golf WA Boys’ State Squad
School Sport Representatives:
2x Members of current SSWA Boys’ State Golf Team
3x Members of current SSWA Girls’ State Golf Team
