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Location Profile

Mirripoa comes from the Wadawurrung language and means sunny plains. The school is located in Mount Duneed approximately 10 kilometres from Geelong.

In 2026, Mirripoa Primary School has an enrolment of 758 students with 32 grades and is located in a growth area. We are expected to commence the 2027 school year with 800 students. The school values are respect, excellence, and kindness. The school motto is Learning and Growing Together. The school vision is: Together we inspire and grow curious learners who think critically and thrive in their communities.

Our school focusses on creating opportunities for excellence for all students. Our professional and caring staff continually strive to improve student outcomes by using evidenced-based teaching strategies to inform their practice using collaborative planning and reflection. They provide individualised approaches to foster each student¿s academic and social development. We work in partnership with the school community to create a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported in their learning.

The school curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum, delivering outstanding academic achievement with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Knowledge based units in content areas such as geography and history are taught while developing the reading/writing expertise in our students. The school offers specialist programs in the performing arts, STEM, visual arts and PE.

The school comprises of an administration building, two learning community buildings, relocatables …