St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, North Melbourne VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
235
Established: 1868
Principal: Denise Hussey
Address: 8-14 Brougham Street, North Melbourne 3051
Key Information
Staff
26 Teaching
20 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
Japanese
About our school
Welcome to St Michael’s Primary, a school with over 150 years of excellence in education. St Michael’s is a welcoming and nurturing community that knows each child. We engage in learning that inspires our students to think deeply and act with justice, compassion and hope.
Our personalising of learning is vital to the success of each child’s unique development and preparation for a rapidly changing society.
Our Vision
As a welcoming community at St. Michael’s we will:
Unite as one family where all are valued and respected;
Embrace life experiences as opportunities for growth;
Foster self belief and the full potential of each person;
Empower all to act with dignity and purpose;
Engender a love for life long learning; and,
Give witness to and celebrate the presence of Christ in our lives.
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Michael’s Primary, a school with over 150 years of excellence in education. St Michael’s is a welcoming and nurturing community that knows each child.
We engage in learning that inspires our students to think deeply and act with justice, compassion and hope. Our personalising of learning is vital to the success of each child’s unique development and preparation for a rapidly changing society.
Denise Hussey – Principal
Quick Facts
- Long history: St Michael’s has been educating children in North Melbourne for over 150 years, with its first school established in the 1860s.
- Catholic identity: It is a Catholic primary school operating with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS).
- Location & levels: The school is located at 8–14 Brougham Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051 and offers education from Prep to Year 6
- Principal: The current principal leading the school community is Ms Denise Hussey.
- Community values: The school emphasises a welcoming, nurturing community where every child is valued, respected, and known.
- Personalised learning: St Michael’s places strong focus on personalising learning to meet individual student needs and prepare students to thrive in a changing world.
- Curriculum: It follows the Victorian Curriculum, with integrated learning in English, digital technology, specialist subjects (Japanese, Arts, Music, PE), and inquiry-based learning approaches.
- Extracurricular opportunities: Students can participate in a wide range of programs beyond core learning including choir, rock band, camps, sports, lunchtime clubs, and leadership roles.
- Student wellbeing: The school prioritises student wellbeing, with programs and structures designed to support emotional, social, spiritual, and physical health.
- Parent involvement: Families are invited to participate actively in school life through community partnerships, parent groups, and collaborative activities.
