St Clare’s Catholic Primary School, Truganina South VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
375
Established: 2015
Principal: Mr Ben Fahey
Address: 130 Marquands Road, Truganina 3029
Key Information
Staff
30 Teaching
12 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
AUSLAN
About our school
St Clare’s Catholic Primary School one of four primary schools in the Parish of St James, Hoppers Crossing North. The school is a Catholic primary school located in the Allura Estate Truganina South, in Melbourne’s outer western suburbs. St Clare’s Catholic Primary School opened in January 2015 with an enrolment of 167 students with students from many different cultural backgrounds.
Ben Fahey, is the Principal of the school and leads a growing school, catering for the diverse students and their families of Truganina. In 2025, the school has 3 homegroups across the year levels Prep to Year Six, and has an enrolment of 450 students. St Clare’s has been established to serve children and their families and is a faith-filled, Christ-centred, welcoming and caring educational community. The St Clare’s community is committed to recognising and affirming the gifts and talents of others; celebrating diversity; and embracing difference.
St Clare’s aspires to make a positive contribution to the Truganina community by forging positive partnerships between the school and the community, where parents, students and teachers are collaborators in learning. St Clare’s values the contributions of all members of the community and aims to work in partnership with the families, parishioners and the wider community to ensure rich learning experiences and valuable community engagement.
Principal's Message
As the Principal, I am delighted to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all students, parents, staff, and visitors to our school community. St. Clare’s is a place where students’ minds and hearts are nurtured in a loving and inclusive Catholic community.
At St. Clare’s, we believe in the power of faith, knowledge, and community. As a Catholic School, we are guided by our deep-rooted values of uniting, serving, and empowering. These values form the foundation of everything we do, shaping our academic, social, and spiritual pursuits.
Uniting: We strive to create a harmonious and inclusive environment, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is valued. We encourage our students to develop a strong sense of belonging and respect for one another, fostering positive and meaningful relationships with each other.
Serving: St. Clare instills in our students the importance of compassion and empathy. We encourage them to be active contributors to society, promoting social justice and serving others with kindness and generosity. Through service initiatives and community outreach programs, we aim to inspire a lifelong commitment to making a positive difference in the world.
Empowering: Our dedicated team of educators are passionate about empowering each student to reach their full potential. We provide a challenging and nurturing academic environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to foster intellectual curiosity and equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.
At St Clare’s, our mission is to inspire and educate our students to become compassionate and responsible members of society. We strive to empower them with knowledge, skills and a strong moral compass, enabling them to make a positive impact on the world around them. By embracing our school motto, “Your light in our hands,” we recognise the importance of guiding and supporting our students as they shine their brightest, both academically and spiritually.
Together, as a united community of students, parents, staff, and parish, we create an environment where everyone feels supported and inspired. We value open communication, collaboration, and the active involvement of parents in their child’s education journey.
I invite you to explore our school website and discover the many opportunities and approaches to education that St. Clare’s Catholic Primary School has to offer. We are proud of our vibrant and caring community, and we look forward to partnering with you in providing an exceptional education that nurtures the whole child.
Ben Fahey – Principal
Quick Facts
- St Clare’s Catholic Primary School promotes a contemporary approach to learning and teaching which cultivates rich and authentic learning experiences.
- We provide a learning environment that incorporates an innovative, professional and dedicated teaching culture with high expectations of student learning outcomes.
- St Clare’s endeavours to provide a safe, orderly and caring environment for physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
- We have a strong focus on building trusting relationships and providing strong connections with the parish and broader community.
