Why choose us?

St Ives Public School is a Kindergarten to Year 6, Comprehensive, Coed Primary School in St Ives. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision:  Our school vision is to develop confident and engaged students who connect and succeed through a diverse range of educational and extra curricular opportunities. Our students feel challenged and motivated to achieve their personal best in a safe and supportive environment where every learner is known, valued and cared for.

Our commitment to quality and care ensures all students and their families feel welcome and comfortable, making an ideal environment in which quality teaching and learning occurs.

Contact us to find out if St Ives Public School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join an inclusive community that values learning, growth and success!

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Why families choose us

A strong start

We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day.

Support for every family

Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.

High quality education

We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.

Easy to access

Located in St Ives, our school is easy to access by public transport, walking or driving. This makes every day at school more convenient for our families.

What we can offer your child

Student success

Our school provides a high-quality, low-cost education that supports every child’s growth. We’re proud of our students’ success in learning, competitions and life beyond school.

Our student success looks like:
  • participation in a range of competitions
  • success in life beyond school
  • active community members
  • striving for personal improvement.

A world of opportunities

At St Ives Public School, we offer a wide range of programs and experiences to help our students thrive.

From STEM and sport to the creative arts and more, our broad curriculum encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

Our students have access to:
  • excursions
  • incursions
  • extra-curricular activities
  • a wide variety of subjects.

Tailored learning support

We know every child learns in their own way. That’s why we provide tailored learning support to help each student do their best. Our programs meet different student needs. This includes high potential and gifted students, students with additional needs or disability, and those who need wellbeing support. At our school, your child will get the support they need to succeed.

We offer students:
  • student learning support officers (SLSO) in the classroom
  • teaching and learning adjustments
  • extension activities for students who need extra challenge
  • wellbeing and counselling support

A welcoming community

St Ives Public School is a place where students from all backgrounds feel safe, respected and part of the community.

We value diversity and fairness. Your child will learn and grow in a school that celebrates who they are. We prepare students to be confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We create a welcoming community by:
  • supporting students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
  • celebrating Harmony Day
  • incorporating culturally inclusive school events
  • ensuring cultural safety for all students

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You can apply online or visit our school in person.

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Stories and highlights

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Policies and reports

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