Mirrabooka is a northern Perth suburb about 12 kilometres from the city, with a big shopping centre, a busy bus station and one of the most multicultural populations in Western Australia. Stanley College, a private vocational provider, has a campus here. It offers a suburban alternative to the college's city sites. Before you enrol, check which Stanley courses are actually taught at Mirrabooka.
Mirrabooka, Western Australia, Australia
Official website: stanleycollege.edu.au
Stanley College
Private vocational college
Mirrabooka, northern Perth
A$12,000 – A$20,000
International students, VET certificates and diplomas
A$22,000 – A$28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on stanleycollege.edu.au before you apply.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, PTE: 42
Diploma of Community Services
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, PTE: 42
Diploma of Leadership and Management
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, PTE: 42
Diploma of Hospitality Management
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, PTE: 42
A suburban campus with lower rents nearby than the city centre.
Vocational certificates and diplomas with intakes through the year.
A multicultural suburb with shops and services close at hand.
Community services and childcare graduates work in care centres and support agencies around Perth.
Business and hospitality graduates move into supervisory roles in local firms.
Post-study work rights after VET courses are limited; check Home Affairs rules.
Undergrad
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Postgrad
No PG intake
Mirrabooka Square shopping centre and the bus station form the suburb's centre, with frequent buses to the city and to Stirling train station.
Rents in Perth's northern suburbs are usually lower than near the CBD. The beaches at Scarborough and Trigg are roughly twenty minutes' drive west.
CoE from Stanley College
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Stanley College takes applications year-round. Apply two to three months before your intake to allow for the CoE and student visa, and confirm that your course runs at Mirrabooka.
Courses start several times a year, usually around January, April, July and October.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Stanley College. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
Early childhood education, community services, business and hospitality are typical courses. Entry usually needs Year 12 or equivalent, age 18 or over and English at about IELTS 5.5. Care courses may need a police check before placements.
Large scholarships are rare at private VET colleges. Ask Stanley College about current fee discounts or instalment plans.
