St Dominic’s Primary School, Camberwell VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
168
Established: 1925
Principal: Natalie Kenny
Address: 145 Highfield Road, Camberwell 3124
Key Information
Staff
N/A
Fees
Please see School's website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
We are the only co-educational Catholic primary school in Camberwell
We know, hear and value every child and every family
We have a strong sense of community, family-engagement and collaborative partnership
We welcome families into our Community Hub and our Sunflower Kids Playgroup
We are approaching our 100th birthday, marking almost a century of quality trusted primary education
We educate compassionate, resilient, informed & inquiry-driven students who are tomorrow’s future leaders
We offer a mapped pathway into Catholic Secondary schooling opportunities
We offer an affordable primary school education for your child and family
We are committed to smaller class sizes and differentiated learning
As a Catholic, faith-based school, we also welcome all other faith traditions and embrace diversity
We value the differences, gifts and talents of every individual child
Our students are at the heart of everything we do, our decisions and our community
We offer a range of extra-curricular learning including: guitar, vocals & keyboard, Chess coaching, STEM, Garden & Sustainability, Student Leadership and Choir
We know your child
Principal's Message
As Principal of St. Dominic’s, it is my privilege to lead our wonderfully dynamic and engaged school community. Our staff are highly-invested in supporting students and their families, through an enriching primary school experience for every child, every day and in every way. We truly value the partnership between school and home and together with our parents, we nurture the learning, wellbeing and faith of our children, enabling them to thrive as critical thinkers, lifelong learners and compassionate citizens. Our school is a community where everyone is known, heard and valued. Every student is at the centre of our work, our decisions and at the heart of all that we do. Staff are passionate and committed experts in ensuring that the potential of every child is reached and they are guided as full flourishing learners. A holistic approach to wellbeing empowers our students to develop resilience, self-confidence and respect for all. As St. Dominic’s Principal, I proudly welcome prospective families to join our learning community.
Quick Facts
Join our St. Dominic’s Sunflower Kids Playgroup.
At St. Dom’s Sunflower Kids Playgroup, all parents, caregivers and their young children from birth to school age are welcome!
Our Playgroup enables parents and caregivers to build social and support networks that assist them in their valuable parenting role.
Sunflower Kids Playgroup is based in our school’s Community Hub, with an emphasis on providing an engaging, welcoming and inclusive environment for preschoolers and their special adults.Children learn, connect and socialise through play, creativity, song and story, as they are immersed in play and interaction with other children and adults.
Media Gallery
2021 NAPLAN Results
| Year | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 486 | 457 | 451 | 477 | 436 |
| Year 5 | 545 | 530 | 534 | 530 | 513 |
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2021. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
2022 NAPLAN Results
| Year | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 528 | 487 | 502 | 514 | 445 |
| Year 5 | 556 | 517 | 536 | 539 | 509 |
This table above shows the average student results for the year 2022. Data sourced from: https://www.myschool.edu.au
