Assistant Principal-Range 1

Location Profile

Drouin Primary School, established in 1877, is located on Princes Way in the growing Gippsland township of Drouin, approximately 100 kilometres east of Melbourne. As a long-standing and highly regarded educational institution, the school remains a central and valued part of the local community. With enrolments projected at approximately 470 students in 2026, Drouin Primary School is expected to experience steady growth as new families join the area.

The school has recently undergone a major capital works program, significantly enhancing its learning environment. This redevelopment includes a new administration building and staffroom, a full competition-sized gymnasium with canteen, and a modern classroom block comprising 16 classrooms, staff workspaces, specialist music and performing arts rooms, withdrawal spaces and flexible open learning areas. Additional onsite facilities include a further nine classrooms with art and collaborative spaces, five Mod 5 buildings, a double-storey Mod 10 building and a heritage-listed building now operating as the school¿s Welfare Hub. Extensive outdoor facilities include large grassed playing fields, multiple playgrounds catering for active and passive play, a sensory playground, an inclusive playground, a central multi-marked courtyard, an undercover ¿ basketball court and a full-sized outdoor court.

Drouin Primary School serves a diverse community representing a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds. The school has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) index of 0.4700, with a significant proportion of families accessing Cam…