The Western Cape College is organised into three 'Staged Schools'. The Junior School (P-3) focuses on literacy and numeracy development, while Middle School addresses issue of disengagement, cognitive and social development. The Senior School prepares students for a variety of pathways, with academic and vocational programs running in years 10 -12 and beyond.

Preschool: Operates at two Western Cape College campuses, Aurukun and Weipa. Programs are based on Pre-school curriculum guidelines. Plans are in place to extend preschool delivery to Mapoon.

Junior and Middle Schools: All four campuses of the Western Cape College (Middle and Junior Schools) are engaged in the New Basics curriculum trial. Each campus has developed a three year curriculum plan, through which 'targeted repertoires of practice' (cognitive, social, linguistic and cultural skills) are developed enabling students to complete a suite of rich tasks. Rich tasks are demonstrable outcomes. These tasks are performed/produced during each triad - years 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9. Technology is a major component of this curriculum, which enables students to explore their local, national and global environments. LOTE (Japanese) commences in year 6 and continues through as a compulsory subject to year 9. Students in years 7 - participate in other specialist courses as well including Manual Arts, Graphics, Home Economics, the Arts and Technology.

Senior School: Students in year 10 are offered programs based on KLA Outcomes syllabus documents. This leads into a range of QBSSSS subjects, Board Registered subjects and Subject Area Specification courses, which are offered in years 11 & 12. Vocational subjects are offered through the curriculum, with Certificate level 1 & 2 courses offered in a range of areas including hospitality, engineering, the Arts and technology. Students can choose a combination of any subjects. A Structured Workplace Learning program enables students to complete certificated courses as well as on the job training. Our subject offerings are supplemented by courses through Virtual School and School of Distance Ed (Cyber School.) Curriculum programs at the Western Cape College are underpinned by the dimensions of Productive Pedagogies. Initially this began as part of the New Basics trial, but has extended into the Senior School. Intellectual Quality, Supportive Classroom Environment, Recognition of Difference and Connectedness are continually reflected upon and enhanced through a program of teacher in-service, mentoring and sharing.