St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Bannockburn VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
223
Established: 2018
Principal: Mr Anthony Drill
Address: 32 High Street, Bannockburn 3333
Key Information
Staff
43 Teaching
21 Non Teaching
Fees
See website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has been a proud part of the Bannockburn community since it opened its doors in 2018, located on the former site of Bannockburn Primary School. Now entering its ninth year of operation in 2026, the school has grown significantly, increasing its enrolment from 65 students to 438
A great deal has been achieved since we opened. After 4 stages of building we now have modern, up to date buildings for all of our 21 classes, and our 5 Specialist subjects of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Italian and Physical Education.
Along the way we have been able to create some award winning play spaces, married new buildings with heritage buildings and rejuvenate what was a tired government school into a vibrant, exciting catholic school.
At the core of our belief is that the wellbeing of the child is of the utmost importance if learning is to take place and children can develop and flourish to their fullest potential. We invest heavily in resources, teacher development and personnel to make this core value a reality in our school. We truly aim to be like Mary MacKillop and care for the children in our care.
We have a dedicated staff of teachers, learning support officers and administrative staff who work hard at delivering not only an excellent curriculum offering but a way of being. As a school community we aim to live out our values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, COURAGE and INCLUSION in all that we do.
We embrace the community we are part of and welcome all of our families to journey with us as we build our community with a sense of belonging and community.
We hope that all who join us will enjoy their time in our school community and take away fond memories of their time here. Our aim is to help shape the adults, leaders and good global citizens for a bright future.
Principal's Message
It is my privilege to extend you a warm welcome to St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Bannockburn. We hope that all who are associated with this school find it to be a faith-filled environment where Gospel values are lived.
At St Mary MacKillop we strive to engage all children in learning and all families into our community. We have a dedicated staff who with many years of experience are able to offer:
- A welcoming, friendly atmosphere
- A Gospel based approach to all that we do
- Learning Communities based around a personalised learning environment
- A caring and happy school, where the wellbeing of all children is paramount and all children
- are treated with respect
- The chance for children to perform to the best of their ability
As a Catholic School, we value our rich religious traditions and culture. We provide opportunities for our children and their families to celebrate our Catholic heritage, in many different sacramental and non-sacramental ways.
At St Mary MacKillop we value parents as an integral part of the child’s education and therefore are keen to build partnerships with all of our families
Mr Anthony Drill – Principal
Quick Facts
- St Mary MacKillop is a community school where we work in partnership with our families to help the whole child to flourish and thrive.
- A welcoming, friendly atmosphere with a Gospel based approach to all that we do
- We have a school-wide focus on Literacy and Numeracy as the foundation of all learning.
- The wellbeing of every child is as important as their academic success.
- Our staff are dedicated and work collaboratively in the planning and delivery of curriculum, and share in the wellbeing and success of all children and their families
- St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School is the only school in the Parish of Meredith and the only Catholic School between Geelong and Ballarat. All who live in the Parish or Meredith boundaries are welcome to attend.
