Karingal Primary School, established in 1966, is located on a picturesque site in a well-established suburb close to the City of Frankston, approximately 53 km south-east of Melbourne. The school grounds feature established native trees, creating a natural and welcoming environment that contrasts with the surrounding urban setting and nearby shopping precinct.
Karingal Primary School is a medium-sized school with approximately 216 students and offers a unique and successful Montessori stream alongside its mainstream program.
The school hall is utilised daily to support a Before and After School Care program, providing valuable support for families.
Karingal Primary School is committed to providing a friendly, dynamic and secure learning environment that develops respectful, resilient, lifelong learners. Students are supported to achieve their personal best within a culture of mutual respect, cooperation and high expectations.
A strong focus is placed on building teacher capacity and driving continuous improvement to maximise outcomes for every student. The school works in partnership with its community, guided by its core values of Respect, Integrity, Persistence, Relationships and Resilience, which underpin all aspects of school life.
Literacy and Numeracy remain central to teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on explicit instruction and ongoing monitoring to support individual student growth.
A wide range of ICT resources enhances learning by supporting personalised programs and providing access to contemporary technologies.
A highly professional and dedicated teaching team delivers rich, engaging and high-quality programs across all key learning areas. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, and Language Education (Japanese).
A standout feature of the school is its community garden, which plays an important role in student learning and wellbeing. Students are actively involved in growing a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs, while developing an understanding of sustainability, food production and environmental care. The garden also provides opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration and connection, supporting the school’s vision for students to “Sow, Grow, Nurture and Harvest.”
Karingal Primary School also benefits from an Early Years partnership with Frankston City Council through Karingal PLACE, located adjacent to the school, with access to additional facilities including a gymnasium during school hours.
The school community is highly supportive and actively involved, contributing through School Council, Parents and Friends, classroom support, mentoring programs, gardening initiatives and the breakfast club.
In 2020, the school received $4.1 million in State Government funding for major upgrades and modernisation. This included the construction of a new multipurpose hall, Visual Arts space, STEM learning area and canteen. These building works were completed in early 2024, further enhancing the school’s facilities and learning environments.