While specialist sporting programs are a major focus of the College both the academic and Arts programs are prominent in the planning and delivery of quality educational opportunities.  The School believes that talented athletes should not have to sacrifice their sport for education of vice versa.  All students should have the opportunity to succeed in their academic studies together with succeeding in any chosen specialist area of interest.

To this end Darling Range Sports College provides specialist sporting programs in Swimming, Football (Soccer), Cricket, Netball, Australian Rules Football and Rugby Union.  Complementing these specialist programs are extensive opportunities to participate in the Academic Program “Shine”, the Music Program, the Vocational Program and the Arts Program.

Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975.  It was formerly known as Forrestfield Senior High School until the school changed its name in 2008.  The College is set in a semi-rural environment at the base of the foothills, conveniently located near Roe Highway. While Forrestfield itself hosts a range of small business and industry, the College is conveniently located between the major retail and residential areas of Cannington and Midland.