In the interim years 8, 9, 10 attended the old Midland Primary School site and years 11 and 12 attended Cyril Jackson Senior Campus. The new school was completed for Term 1 in the 2013 school year. Governor Stirling Senior High School is one of the flagship schools providing approved specialist programs in Western Australia. Governor Stirling offers three specialist programs; Artsmedia, Engineering and Football. All three programs are selective, and of these programs Artsmedia and Engineering are academically selective. As well as the specialist programs, Governor Stirling also offers an approved Gifted and Talented GATE extension program. Specialist programs at Governor Stirling, as well as the GATE programme, give students living outside the school intake boundary the opportunity to attend the school, providing they pass the various examinations. The school also offers other non-specialist programs such as netball, dance and music. "Artsmedia"  Artsmedia is a unique specialist academic program delivered only at Governor Stirling. Students learn skills in a wide array of topics within Art and Media including visual arts, digital and game design, film and television, journalism and photojournalism. As the program is entirely selective, students who wish to partake in the program must pass a strict academic exam as well as a practical test. The program is delivered in partnership with Murdoch University, providing opportunities for direct university entry. The program operates from years 7-10 and students have classes for four hours each week. Students can continue studying aspects of the program in years 11 and 12 in the form of VET subjects. "Engineering"  Governor Stirling is Western Australia's specialist engineering school. The program offers a diverse range of engineering studies including electrical, mechanical, chemical, environmental and civil engineering. The program is academically selective, and students must pass a rigorous testing process in order to gain entry. The program is delivered in partnership with the University of Western Australia. The program operates from years 7-10 and students have classes for four hours each week. "Football"  The specialist football program is a proud contributor to the school's history of sporting. The football program is renowned for achieving unequivocal success in developing rising stars in the AFL and WAFL. Governor Stirling Senior High School is readily accessible by public transport. The most popular mean of transport to and from school is by train, and the school is located a short five-minute walk from Woodbridge station on the Transperth Metro Purple line (Midland Line) which runs between Perth and Midland stations.