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Brighton Primary School

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$12,628
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 500
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Brighton Primary School is a public primary school located at 59 Wilson Street, Brighton, Victoria, Australia. It teaches the Victorian Curriculum through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), integrating inquiry-based learning with English and Mathematics as core focus areas. The school embraces a Deaf Facility and a Learning Enhancement Team to support diverse learners, and health services include a school nurse and allied health professionals. French is taught from Prep to Grade 6, with weekly sessions to build language and cultural understanding, while Digital Technology is used across year levels with classroom devices and iPads in Grades 5-6. Specialist spaces include Performing Arts, Visual Arts and a well-resourced Library. The Learn. Grow. Become. tagline underpins the school's approach. Extra-curricular activities include Outside School Hours Care, camps and excursions, and house-based swimming, athletics and cross-country as part of the Physical Education and Sport program in a supportive inclusive environment.

59 Wilson Street, Brighton, VIC 3186

The Essentials

Brighton Primary School has 500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Brighton Primary School is located at 59 Wilson Street, Brighton, VIC 3186, at the corner of Wilson and Male Streets. It is in the suburb of Brighton, a Melbourne area in Victoria, Australia. The school operates within the Victorian public education system.

Stages
Prep to Year 6

Type
Public (government) primary school

Additional learning support
A Learning Enhancement Team provides targeted support for students with additional learning needs; a Deaf Facility offers inclusive education for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Country affiliation
Australia
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a compulsory navy and sky-blue uniform. House T-shirts in house colours are worn on Sport and PE days: Sorrento (Yellow), Lonsdale (Red), Fairhaven (Blue), Apollo (Green). The Uniform Shop is located in the Performing Arts Centre and sells new and second-hand uniforms.

Food Options
The canteen is operated by Fun Fresh Foods and runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Online orders are placed through the Flexischools app. Snacks are also available over the counter at recess and lunch.

House System
Four houses: Sorrento (Yellow), Lonsdale (Red), Fairhaven (Blue), Apollo (Green).
Fees

Annual tuition at Brighton Primary School ranges from AUD 12,628 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Domestic/local enrolment (Australian citizens and permanent residents): No application or tuition fees are charged for instruction in the standard Victorian curriculum; enrolment is managed through the normal enrolment process.

- International or fee-liable students (students enrolling under the Department of Education International Student Program / CRICOS): Application, tuition and other fees apply under the Victorian Government International Student Program; an invoice for tuition and any required non-tuition charges is issued after the Letter of Offer and Written Agreement are provided and must be paid by the due date to secure the place. Annual tuition for full-fee paying primary students is set through the International Student Program.

Tuition fees by year group (domestic and international)

- Prep (Foundation) – Year 6 (domestic students): No tuition fees for curriculum instruction; education is provided without charging tuition. Parents may be asked to supply or pay for essential student items, excursions, camps or optional activities as described under parent payment arrangements.

- Prep – Year 6 (international / fee-liable students): Tuition is charged under the Department of Education International Student Program. Annual tuition for a standard full-fee-paying primary student appears in ISP materials (example figure published in ISP material: AUD 12,628 per year for primary-level full-fee paying students); final tuition and any non-tuition charges are determined by the Department and by the student's written agreement. Invoices are issued after acceptance and must be paid by the stated due date.

Per-term / per-year billing for fee-liable students

- Domestic (local) students: There is no per-term tuition billing for curriculum instruction. Schools may publish annual requests for voluntary contributions, essential student learning items, or charge for optional excursions / camps; those items are billed separately and on the schedule the school publishes in its parent payment arrangements.

- International / fee-liable students: Tuition and any other ISP fees are invoiced as set out in the Department's offer and Written Agreement; payment timing is specified on the invoice (payment by due date is required to secure the place). The ISP process issues an invoice after the Written Agreement is signed and requires payment as directed.

Billing schedule and payment terms (general)

- Voluntary contributions and essential item charges: School council-approved parent payment arrangements set the timing for requests and billing for essential student items, voluntary contributions and optional extras; these arrangements are communicated to families and follow the Department of Education parent payments guidance. Payments for individual items (canteen, stationery, excursions, OSHC) follow the provider's billing terms.

- International students: Invoices are issued after acceptance (signed Written Agreement) and must be paid by the invoice due date; written agreements and ISP billing terms govern any instalment options, refunds and cancellations.

Boarding / residential fees

- Boarding is not provided by this primary campus; there are no boarding fees applicable. The school operates as a day primary school only.

Other costs and fees (examples parents should expect)

- Uniforms: Compulsory school uniform is sold through the school uniform shop (new and second‑hand items available); families pay for uniform items they purchase. QKR and uniform-shop arrangements are used for purchases.

- Stationery and booklists: Stationery and booklist ordering is handled through Campion (or equivalent supplier); families pay the supplier directly for the stationery pack required for their child.

- Canteen: Canteen orders are placed and paid via the online provider (Flexischools) or the nominated app; parents pay per order.

- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and vacation care: OSHC is provided by an external provider (Team Kids); OSHC and vacation-care places incur fees set and billed by the OSHC provider.

- Excursions, incursions, camps, specialist programs and extracurricular activities: Charges apply for camps, excursions, some incursions and optional co‑curricular activities; these are billed separately when scheduled and approved.

- Optional learning resources / BYOD items: If a program requests a personal device or optional learning resource package, those are charged as optional items and are not required for core curriculum instruction.

Refund information

- Domestic parent payments and other school-collected funds: Refunds must follow the school's parent payment arrangements and the Department of Education finance guidance; where refunds are required they are processed electronically (electronic funds transfer) in line with Department finance procedures.

- International student refunds and cancellations: Refunds for international student tuition and other ISP fees are governed by the Department of Education International Student Program refund rules and the Written Agreement signed at enrolment; the ISP Refund Policy sets the circumstances and method for calculating and returning refundable amounts.

Fee payment options and methods

- School digital payment platforms used by families include the QKR app for a range of school payments, Compass for school communications and payments, the Campion online ordering system for stationery, and Flexischools for canteen orders. External providers (Team Kids for OSHC) use their own billing systems. These digital payment channels accept card and online payments according to each provider's terms.

Notes for budgeting

- For local (domestic) families: Plan for the cost of uniforms, stationery/booklist purchases, voluntary contributions (if you choose to make them), excursions/camps and OSHC as applicable. The school provides options such as second‑hand uniform support and links to financial assistance programs (State Schools Relief, Camps Sports & Excursions Fund) for eligible families.

- For international / fee‑liable families: Expect a tuition invoice and additional non‑tuition charges (homestay or welfare arrangements, excursions, materials) as set out in the ISP Letter of Offer and Written Agreement; payment is required by the invoice due date and the ISP Refund Policy and Department procedures govern cancellations and refunds.
Academics

Brighton Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Integrates the Victorian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school operates within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The IB PYP emphasises holistic development, including social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. The program promotes transdisciplinary learning, inquiry-based learning, action and service, and a Learner Profile with attributes such as inquirers, thinkers, communicators and open-minded individuals. The school's values are Excellence, Community, Inclusivity, and Individuality, which support social and emotional learning. A Learning Enhancement Team provides targeted support for learners, including small-group and one-on-one assistance. The Deaf Facility offers inclusive education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, with a team including Teachers of the Deaf and learning enhancement staff, and collaborates with external providers to support wellbeing. [turn1view0]

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Enhancement Team regularly assesses student performance to understand learning needs and provides targeted support aligned with the curriculum. The Deaf Facility offers a specialised program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and is staffed by Teachers of the Deaf, learning enhancement teachers and learning support aides. The Deaf Facility is integrated with external professionals and organisations to support students, including Hearing Australia, Cochlear Implant Clinic, Speech Pathologists, Audiologists and Psychologists. Inclusion & Diversity Policy supports inclusive education. Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy is part of the school's policy suite. [turn1view0]

Mental Wellbeing
The IB PYP holistic approach supports mental wellbeing as part of overall development. A Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy guides wellbeing practices across the school. Health & Medical Policies include Administration of Medication, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, First Aid, Health Care Needs and Sunsmart. The Deaf Facility supports the wellbeing of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. [turn1view0]

Safeguarding
The school has safeguarding policies including Bullying Prevention Policy, Child Abuse - Identification and Response Policy and Procedure, Child Safe Policy, and Child Safe Standards - Code of Conduct. Inclusion & Diversity Policy and Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy support safeguarding. Health & Medical Policies include Administration of Medication, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, First Aid, Health Care Needs and Sunsmart. Duty Of Care Policy - Community and Duty Of Care Policy - Staff. Complaints Policy 2025-2027. Deaf Facility Enrolment Policy. Privacy Collection Notice and Privacy Policy. Working With Children Clearance Register Procedure. [turn1view0]
Parent Experience

History
Brighton Primary School has a proud legacy spanning 150 years. It is located at 59 Wilson Street, Brighton, VIC 3186, at the corner of Wilson and Male Streets. The school operates within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and integrates the Victorian Curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme. Steve Meade is the principal. The Learn. Grow. Become. tagline underpins the school's approach to education.

Community
The Brighton Primary School community is supported by the Parents & Friends Community (PFC). The PFC organises events throughout the year to foster community and to raise funds for improving school facilities. The PFC's activities contribute to the school's facilities and overall community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents & Friends Community (PFC) as its parent-teacher association. The PFC organises engaging events throughout the year. These events foster community among families and staff and raise funds to support facilities. The PFC works with the school leadership to plan activities aligned with school priorities. The PFC operates as part of the Brighton Primary School community to support student learning and school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Brighton Primary School delivers the Victorian Curriculum through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework, with a focus on English and Mathematics and inquiry-based learning across Science and the Humanities. Specialist spaces include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Library and Digital Technology. A Deaf Facility is integrated into the school. A Learning Enhancement Team supports students with diverse learning needs, and on-site health and wellbeing services include a school nurse and allied health professionals, plus Outside School Hours Care. The school communicates student learning through semester progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, fortnightly updates and digital portfolios.

Sports Facilities
The Physical Education & Sport program boosts endorphins with action-packed, skill-focused activities. Prep to Grade 4 hit the pool. Grades 5 and 6 master lifesaving skills. House carnivals feature swimming, athletics and cross-country.

Academic Facilities
The Library provides a hub with books and digital resources for students, teachers and parents. Digital Technology is used across year levels, with devices in classrooms and Grades 5-6 using personal iPads. French runs from Prep to Grade 6, with weekly sessions to build language and cultural understanding. Performing Arts and Visual Arts are provided as specialist classes. The curriculum is organised through the Victorian Curriculum via the IB PYP framework, supporting inquiry-based learning in Science and the Humanities. A Deaf Facility supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. A Learning Enhancement Team provides targeted support for students with diverse needs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Outside School Hours Care operates on-site. Camps and excursions are governed by the school's Camps & Excursions Policy. Student learning is communicated to families through class exhibitions and celebrations, and families receive semester progress reports and conferences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Brighton Primary School integrates the Victorian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to provide a holistic education. The learning philosophy combines explicit instruction in English and Mathematics with inquiry-based learning to foster deep understanding and active, informed citizenship. The Science & The Humanities units of inquiry are delivered through the PYP framework, encouraging hands-on exploration, research and critical thinking. The school prepares learners with global perspectives for a world of opportunities.

Arts & Creative
The school offers Specialist Classes in Performing Arts and Visual Arts. In Performing Arts, students explore music, rhythm, beats, instruments and drama. In Visual Arts, students engage with painting, drawing, weaving, sewing and printing to express themselves.

Cultural & Language
French is taught from Prep to Grade 6 with weekly sessions to develop linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Celebrations such as Mardi Gras and Bastille Day enrich the learning experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school champions health and wellbeing, fostering a positive learning environment with co-created expectations to ensure learners are Prepared, Polite & Productive. On-site support includes first aid, a school nurse, allied health professionals, and Outside School Hours Care. Restorative practices nurture positive behaviours, and tailored teaching supports individual student needs. We maintain open communication with families to support student wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
From Prep to Grade 6, French is taught at Brighton Primary School. Weekly French classes enhance students' linguistic skills and cultural understanding. The language program is delivered within the Victorian Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the Admission Coordinator. Email enrolments@brighton.vic.edu.au or call +61 3 9592 0177 to start the enrolment discussion. The coordinator will outline the process, confirm eligibility, and provide information about tours and required forms. The Admission Coordinator is the primary point of contact for prospective families.
2. Check Eligibility. Determine if the child resides in the designated neighbourhood zone or qualifies for the Deaf Facility as defined by the Victorian Department of Education. If there is capacity, out-of-zone applications may be considered. Use Find My School to identify your designated neighbourhood school.
3. School Tour & Information Sessions. Attend a school tour or information session to familiarise yourself with the facilities, classrooms, and routines. Prep tours can be booked through the provided booking link. These visits help families understand programs and ask questions about admissions and expectations.
4. Documentation. Gather essential documents: birth certificate, immunisation records, proof of address, passport and visa if applicable, recent school reports, and any legal documentation (such as custody arrangements) if relevant.
5. Complete Enrolment Forms. Future Prep families should register to enrol digitally. Year 1 to Year 6 enrolment forms are available online through the designated portal.
6. Submit Documents and Forms. Submit the completed enrolment forms and required documents online for Future Prep or via email to the admissions coordinator at enrolments@brighton.vic.edu.au (or brighton.ps@education.vic.gov.au) for Year 1–Year 6 families.
7. Interview/Meeting (if required). In some cases an interview or meeting with the principal or relevant staff may be scheduled to discuss your child's needs and answer questions.
8. Confirmation. After processing the enrolment, a confirmation of enrolment will be issued. This may include start date, uniform information, and orientation details.
9. Transition Activities. When possible, transition activities or orientation sessions are arranged to help new students acclimate to the school.
10. Stay Informed. Sign-up details for Compass will be provided to keep you updated, and the school's social media channels offer additional updates about life at Brighton Primary. International Students: the school accepts international students and is CRICOS registered; it operates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
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