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Location Profile

Preston West Primary is located on Murray Road, Preston in the City of Darebin.  While located in a residential area, the school is in close proximity to the Preston Market and High Street shopping precinct. The main school building is a double storey brick building that was built in 1915 and accommodates our Prep - Grade 2 students. A gymnasium built in 2010 also accommodates a music room and our Before and After School Care Service.  Students in Grades 3 - 6 are located in relocatable buildings ranging from a double storey structure to spaces with galleries to connect the learning community.  Preston West has a rich history of educational excellence serving the community for over 100 years. The enrolment has continued to increase from 314 in 2006 to 685 in 2023. Preston West has seen a significant change in the overall socio-economic profile from a low-mid to a high profile. There are 32 home languages other than English.

Our purpose is to provide a safe, stimulating and supportive environment that develops all students to their full potential - academically, socially and personally. Specialist programs are conducted in Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music and Language (Italian) and Intervention and Wellbeing Programs also operate.  Preston West is committed to improving the achievement of all students through the provision of a challenging academic program based on the Victorian Curriculum and reflecting worldwide best practice for 21st century learners.  Our school has 50 equivalent full time staff:  2 Principal Class, 36 Teachers and 10 Educational Sup…