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Portland Bay School is a government special development school for students with an intellectual disability between the ages of 5 -18 years, serving the Western District community around Portland, Victoria. The school aims to develop students that enjoy healthy, happy and productive lives by supporting students¿ academic, social, personal and interpersonal learning in a safe environment.

The school operates primary and secondary school departments situated on the same campus and provides comprehensive individual programs in communication and literacy, mathematics, physical education, the arts and life skills.  Some of our specialist programs include bike education, work experience, community service, sailing, cooking, fundamental motor skills, camps, swimming, art, music and gardening.

The school is situated in new facilities at 77 Henty St Portland which is close to the town centre. The school features 8-modern learning studios, hospitality kitchen, multi-purpose room, gymnasium, sensory rooms and courtyard, basketball court, playground, manual activities area and arts room. 

The school enrolment is currently 65-students. 

Portland is a beautiful coastal town with excellent services and recreational opportunities.  The current median house price is approximately $440 000.  The average median rental price for a 3-bedroom home is $430 pw (4-2025), https://www.realestate.com.au/vic/portland-3305/ .

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