St John Vianney’s Primary School is part of the Parish of Mulgrave and has proudly served the local community since 1960. The parish continues to be led by the Oblate Fathers, with our Catholic faith and Gospel values at the heart of everything we do. Located in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, St John Vianney’s is a welcoming Foundation to Year 6 primary school where students are known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

Our school enrols approximately 420 students across 18 classes which currently comprises three Foundation classes, five Year 1/2 classes, five Year 3/4 classes and five Year 5/6 classes. Class structures are reviewed annually to ensure the best possible learning opportunities for all students.

St John Vianney’s is proud to be a culturally rich and inclusive community, with more than forty nationalities represented throughout the school. Many of our students speak English as an additional language, and we celebrate the diverse cultures, languages and traditions that enrich our community. Families are encouraged to maintain and celebrate their home language, alongside the development of English.

Our learning environment supports collaboration, creativity and student engagement. The school consists of three main buildings, including welcoming administration and reception areas, a modern library and Digital Technologies hub, specialist learning spaces, intervention rooms and flexible breakout areas for small group learning. Spacious classrooms are complemented by extensive outdoor facilities including an oval, adventure playgrounds, basketball and netball courts, shaded play areas, attractive gardens, a sandpit and an outdoor amphitheatre, providing students with opportunities to learn, play and connect.

Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic ‘Vision for Instruction and Engagement’ framework. The school is dedicated to ensuring the highest educational outcomes for every student by consistently implementing evidence-based instructional practices, with a strong emphasis on explicit instruction and the application of cognitive science principles to enhance learning effectiveness.

Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework helps to create consistent school wide expectations with a strong focus on our three school values Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

Religious Education is central to school life. Students, staff, families and parish members regularly come together to celebrate liturgies, sacramental programs, community events and social justice initiatives, strengthening our Catholic identity and sense of belonging across our community.

Students also participate in a comprehensive specialist program including Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Indonesian, Library and Digital Technologies.

At St John Vianney’s we are committed to developing the whole child. Through high-quality teaching, student wellbeing programs and strong partnerships with families, we nurture confident, curious and compassionate learners.
Student leadership opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and strong pastoral care ensure every child feels safe, supported and empowered to achieve their personal best.

2027 Open Days and School Tours

We warmly invite prospective families to discover what makes St John Vianney’s such a special place to learn.

Our 2027 Open Days and School Tours provide an opportunity to see teaching and learning in action!

Whether your child is starting Foundation or joining us at another year level, we look forward to welcoming you and sharing the many opportunities available at St John Vianney’s.

To book a tour of the school or to request further information, please click HERE. Alternatively please contact the school office (03) 8543 4444 or admin@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au to arrange a mutually convenient tour time.

‘We Walk with Families in Faith and Knowledge.’