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Location Profile

Preston Primary School is located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne in a quiet residential area some ten kilometres from the CBD. It was established in 1875 and has a rich and proud history of state education.  In the 1950s it was one of the largest schools in the State. In previous times it has also been known as Tyler Street Primary. Preston Primary is unique in that it is a multi-site school. We have a separate junior school site for Foundation and Year One students who are located at the Bowden Street site, whereas our Year Two to Year Six students are located at the Tyler Street site. 

Changing demographics in the area over recent years has seen an increase in enrolments and led to an enrolment cap of 750 in 2019. Student enrolments have remained relatively stable- from 741 in 2015 to 650 in 2026. Currently, the gender breakdown is 52% girls and 48% boys. The proportion of students with a Language Background Other Than English is 30%. The proportion of English as an Additional Language (EAL) students is 14%.

Preston Primary places great emphasis on academic outcomes and as such is a high-performing school. We consistently perform above state benchmarks in all areas. The school¿s core objective is to develop numerate, literate and well-rounded students who have the skills, confidence and desire to continue learning throughout their lives. Our school community takes great pride in the depth of the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning delivered by our staff.

Our school values are Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Learning Success. …