Wellington High School is a co-educational, comprehensive high school with well-maintained facilities.

The school caters effectively for a student population from diverse backgrounds, abilities, interests, talents and needs. The school has a strong sporting tradition and is successful in many state-wide events.

Student welfare is considered to be the foundation to all other programs within the school and special programs help senior students achieve best possible Higher School Certificate results. Wellington High School aims to create an educational atmosphere where students can develop their full potential in all areas: academically, culturally, socially and on the sporting field.