St Andrew’s Primary School, Clayton South VIC

Gender

Co-Ed

Years

Prep-6

Enrolments

306

Established: 1981

Principal: Mr Brian Martin

Address: 96 Bunney Road, Clayton South 3169

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Key Information

Staff

27 Teaching

16 Non Teaching

Fees

Click request enrolment pack on school website (Primary)

Languages

Italian

About our school

St Andrew’s School: Faith, Growth, and Community
St Andrew’s is a vibrant faith community in Clayton South where Gospel values are integrated into every aspect of school life. We nurture the whole child, blending academic excellence with spiritual growth to ensure our students become compassionate, capable individuals.

Excellence in Learning & Innovation
We focus on high-impact teaching and data-informed planning.

Core Literacy & Numeracy: Our P-2 literacy trial uses straight grades to track student progress with precision.
Specialist Programs: Students engage in a rigorous P-6 STEM program, Performing Arts (including our 2025 production of Mary Poppins), Visual Arts, PE, and Italian.
Future-Focused: We are launching a $2.625M building program in 2026 to deliver a new library, administration hub, and modern front entrance.

A Diverse and Inclusive Hub
We celebrate a rich multicultural community and provide a supportive environment for all.

Global Perspectives: Our language program focuses on Italian studies, complementing our diverse student population.

Wellbeing: Student safety and pastoral care are paramount, supported by programs like Seasons, comprehensive cyber-safety education and school counselling

Partnership with Families & Parish

Education at St Andrew’s is a collaborative journey. We work in close unison with Father Joe and the St Andrew’s Parish, ensuring our Sacramental programs remain a valued cornerstone of our identity.

We invite parents to be active partners through termly learning celebrations, our P&F committee, and our social media community. While our recent external School Review confirms our excellence, the true spirit of St Andrew’s is best experienced in person. We welcome you to visit and feel the warmth of our community firsthand.

Open Days/School Tours

Please feel welcome to ‘Book a Tour’ throughout the school year with the Principal, Brian Martin, through the options listed below:

click on the link on the School Website – ‘Book a Tour’.
A notification will be sent to the school office notifying them that you are seeking a school tour.

contact the school office to organise a school tour date and time – (03)-9551 5094 or office@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au

Principal's Message

The St. Andrew’s Advantage: Faith, Foundation, and Flourishing
At St. Andrew’s Primary School, we believe that for a child to truly excel, they must first be known. With a vibrant community of approximately 310 students, we offer great facilities and diverse programs of a large school while maintaining the intimate, “small school” personal care where every face is recognised and every voice is heard. Aligned with the MACS Flourishing Learners pillar, our mission is to treat each child as a unique individual created in the image of God. We provide a sanctuary of belonging, where students are not just educated, but are seen and valued, allowing them to build the character and confidence necessary to navigate an ever-changing world.
Academic excellence at St. Andrew’s is driven by a high-growth culture, that marries traditional foundations with modern evidence-based practice. We have refined our curriculum to focus on Explicit Instruction in literacy and numeracy – ensuring every student masters the basics as a springboard for complex critical thinking and creativity. By setting high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, we create a calm, purposeful environment where students consistently reach their full potential. This success is underpinned by the MACS Vision for Instruction, ensuring our teaching methods are grounded in the Science of Learning, giving your child the cognitive tools to move from surface-level facts to deep, lifelong understanding.
Beyond the classroom, St. Andrew’s serves as a hub for a rich, multicultural Parish community, fostering a partnership between school and home that is essential for a child’s spiritual and emotional wellbeing. We focus on the whole child, integrating social-emotional learning with a contemporary Catholic worldview that encourages students to become compassionate, missionary disciples. Our dedicated staff bring innovation and heart to their work, ensuring that when our graduates leave for secondary school, they do so as capable, self-assured leaders. We invite you to experience the spirit of St. Andrew’s firsthand – a place where faith, friendship, and a love of learning create a truly special environment to grow.

Brian Martin – Principal