St Margaret Mary’s Primary School Spotswood VIC

Gender

Co-Ed

Years

Prep-6

Enrolments

156

Established: 1954

Principal: Colleen McCambridge

Address: 181 Hudsons Road, Spotswood 3015

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Key Information

Staff

21 Teaching

2 Non Teaching

Fees

$2,400.00 Plus $440 Student levy, $400 Building levy annually (Primary)

Languages

AUSLAN

About our school

St. Margaret Mary’s, home to 156 students across seven classrooms in 2024, offers a nurturing environment fostering lifelong friendships through personalised attention. Our commitment to optimising student, spiritual, personal and academic outcomes, underscores a focus on innovation, creativity, and an individualized curriculum that sparks and sustains each child’s love for learning.

Prioritising Numeracy, Literacy, Religious Education, Social and Emotional Learning, and Digital Technology skills, we feature specialist teachers in Physical Education, STEM, Art, and AUSLAN, complemented by a longstanding collaboration with the Scienceworks Museum. Guided by Fr. Binh, our Parish Priest, we attend to all children’s spiritual growth, through knowledge of and relationship with Jesus, the ultimate teacher.

We inspire students to embody Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence in their daily lives. St. Margaret Mary’s embraces a holistic, evidence informed approach, blending academic excellence with the cultivation of compassionate, responsible individuals poised to make significant contributions to society.

Principal's Message

The hidden gem of the West, St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School stands as a beacon of excellence with the dedicated staff committed to realising the school’s vision, which manifests in a vibrant learning community that cherishes gospel values.

Our school, firmly grounded in Catholic identity, ensures the holistic development of every child—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. With a focus on innovative thinking and respectful communication, St. Margaret Mary’s prepares students to navigate the world responsibly, both locally and globally. Dedicated educators, including specialists in STEM, Physical Education, AUSLAN and art create personalised learning experiences. Emphasising safety and community, our