St Robert’s Primary School, Newtown VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
277
Established: 1942
Principal: Miss Rebecca O'Leary
Address: 13 Nicholas Street, Newtown 3220
Key Information
Staff
19 Teaching
20 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
Established in 1942, St Robert’s Catholic Primary School has a rich history of providing consistent, high-quality Catholic education for generations of families.
We are an inclusive and welcoming community where students are engaged in deep learning and supported to grow as confident, capable learners.
Faith is nurtured through prayer, liturgy and school Masses, and our classrooms support the development of the whole child.
We work in close partnership with families, to strengthen learning environments, support diverse learning needs and continuously improve our school.
With a range of extracurricular opportunities and spaces for purposeful play, St Robert’s is a place where students thrive and families feel genuinely connected.
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Robert’s Catholic Primary School, Newtown.
It is a privilege to lead a community where every child is known, valued and supported.
At St Robert’s, the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care is our highest priority.
We are proud of our strong sense of belonging and the partnerships we share with families as we work together to support each child’s learning, faith and wellbeing.
Rebecca O’Leary – Principal
Quick Facts
- St Robert’s offers a rich, evidence-informed curriculum grounded in equity and excellence, building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while nurturing each child’s curiosity, creativity, wellbeing and faith so every learner can thrive.
- Learning experiences build on prior knowledge, promote deep understanding and encourage meaningful dialogue
- Strong partnerships between parents, teachers, students, the Parish and the wider community
- Enrolment is open to children who are baptised Catholic, non-Catholic or from another faith background
- Applications from families outside the St Robert’s zone are welcome, subject to availability
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