Education Support

Location Profile

Rye Primary School is nestled between Port Philip Bay and the rugged back beaches of the Mornington Peninsula, approximately 80 kilometres south of Melbourne. The school values a commitment to student learning and wellbeing, high expectations for all, a shared vision, best teaching practice, professional learning and our community.

In 2026 the expected school student population will be 411 students. There will be 17 classes from  Foundation to Year 6, with a blend of straight and composite classes. Our specialist subjects include physical education, STEM, performing arts and visual arts. Our school is supported by our administrative staff, a full-time business manager as well as education support staff who provide extra assistance to students funded through the Program for Students with Disabilities.

Our students are encouraged to be active participants in the wider community and take part in events such as ANZAC and Remembrance Day, iSEA, iCare, environment days, festivals and sporting and cultural events. Through involvement and performance in these events our students learn skills and social behaviours appropriate to the situations. Our exceptional students demonstrate our school values of Respect, Integrity, and Resilience in everything they do.

Rye Primary School staff have developed STRIVE, a school based positive wellbeing program that aims to equip our students with skills for life. The school also provides a relevant, engaging and differentiated teaching and learning program in a supportive environment that fosters deep thinking, creativity, and indepe…