St Joseph’s Primary School, Elsternwick VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
348
Key Information
Staff
N/A
Fees
See website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
St Joseph’s Primary School in Elsternwick is a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ learning community. Housed in a beautiful historic mansion, the school offers 14 straight grades from Prep to Year 6, with two classes at each year level. Students have access to modern technology, including a 1:1 Chromebook program from Year 2. Specialist subjects include Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music and Italian.
Our curriculum, based on the Victorian Curriculum and enriched through the Google platform, is delivered using evidence-based, pedagogically sound teaching practices. Targeted intervention and extension programs support all learners. We prioritise student wellbeing, recognising its crucial link to learning success, and foster strong relationships with families.
Students enjoy school camps, biennial productions, and art shows, which build community spirit and celebrate The Arts. Parents play an active role through classroom assistance, fundraising, and sports programs.
Faith and social justice are central to school life, with opportunities to engage in liturgies, sacraments, and service initiatives like Project Compassion and the St Vincent de Paul Appeals.
At the heart of St Joseph’s is our dedicated staff who nurture each child’s academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth, striving to develop compassionate, capable learners ready to contribute meaningfully to the world.
School Tours
Monday July 28th, 9.15am
Tuesday August 5th, 10am
Thursday August 14th, 9.15am
Monday August 18th, 9.15am
Thursday August 28th, 10am
Principal's Message
A warm welcome to St Joseph’s. We are proud to be a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school community.
At St Joseph’s, we value strong relationships built on respect, inclusivity and a deep sense of welcome. We take pride in knowing each child and their family.
While we celebrate strong academic achievement, our focus is on the holistic development of every studens – spiritually, emotionally, physically and academically.
Together with families, we strive to create a safe, joyful and enriching learning environment for all. We look forward to welcoming you.
Claire Tobin – Principal
Quick Facts
- Located in Elsternwick, combining heritage charm with contemporary learning.
- Embraces the Science of Reading and Explicit Teaching to build strong foundations in literacy.
- Implements the Berry Street Education Model and RRRR to support student wellbeing.
- Offers a rich specialist program including Visual Arts, Music, PE and Italian.
- Provides dynamic extracurriculars such as camps, arts events and student leadership.
- Actively supports social justice and sustainability initiatives.
- Strong partnerships with families underpin school culture and learning.
- Staff engage in ongoing professional development and collaborative planning.
- Highly skilled, expert teachers lead learning using evidence-based methods and data to meet individual needs.
- A vibrant Parents and Friends Association drives community connection and fundraising.
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