Esperance Primary School (5163)



School Overview



Esperance Primary School is a distinctive school located 740km south-east of Perth on the picturesque south east coast of WA. Although Esperance Primary School commenced in 1894, a full replacement of the school buildings and grounds began in 2011. Students and Staff commenced learning and teaching in the contemporary buildings mid-2013, with all other facilities and grounds completed in 2014. Our school strives to meet the needs and interests of all students and reflect the values and aspirations of our community.

The school's 2021 student population of 476 students has mainly double streamed K-6 year levels and an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) value of 1024.

Esperance PS builds on the foundation laid by parents and encourages parents and carers to become actively involved in school life. The entire staff of Esperance Primary School works tirelessly, and with overwhelming moral purpose, to ensure all children's academic, social and emotional needs are considered, planned for and met. Staff are committed to building positive relationships, with the motivation to inspire personal excellence in every student. The school's dedicated and professional teachers maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best.

The school's Tribes agreements of Mutual Respect, Attentive Listening, Personal Best, Appreciations/No Put downs and Right to Participate drives the school values and allows students to connect as a community and develop shared responsibility towards each other and the wider community.

Staff employ evidence-based strategies within a defined whole-school approach to maximise the effect they have on student learning. In addition, there is a focus on delivering the highest standards of pastoral care and support services in order to enable our students to thrive.

Esperance Primary School embraces all members of their community and strives to maintain a nurturing and welcoming environment that promotes community partnerships. All parents, School Board and P&C are integral to our school community, and together they are committed to providing the best for our students.