Preston West Primary is located in a residential area of Darebin in close proximity to the Preston Market and High Street shopping precinct. The main school is a double storey brick building that was built in 1915. The gymnasium, built in 2010, also accommodates a music room and our Before and After School Care Service. Additional facilities include a double storey building, two learning communities accommodating senior year levels, spaces allocated to Visual Arts and a library.  

Preston West Primary has a rich history of educational excellence serving the community for 110 years. Our school encourages students to strive for excellence in all their endeavours. Our core purpose is to provide an inclusive and rigorous learning environment that challenges and engages children to grow as passionate learners and citizens. The school seeks to develop motivated, creative and independent learners who demonstrate strong social values and whose leadership, resilience and self-esteem is evident when interacting with the community. 

We are extremely proud of our reputation for providing a comprehensive and challenging curriculum, academic excellence, valuable friendships and catering for each individual. Our purpose is to provide a safe, stimulating and supportive environment that develops all students to their full potential - academically, socially and personally. We instil in children a lifelong love of learning. Our strong academic focus is supported by a multitude of extra-curricular activities and programs that provide a well-rounded education. Programs offered include Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Languages (Italian), STEAM, Tutoring/Intervention programs.

Preston West is committed to improving the achievement of all students through the provision of challenging and engaging academic programs, based on the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and reflecting world wide best practice for 21st century learners. Students are nurtured in an environment characterised by high and positive expectations with opportunities for participation, leadership, goal setting and problem solving.

At Preston West Primary School we actively foster a school culture that is supportive of students, parents and staff and reflects our values LEARN - Leadership, Excellence, Acceptance, Respect and Never Give Up. Community involvement in the school at various levels is welcomed and ranges from assisting in classrooms, Fresh Fruit Friday, active attendance at excursions/incursions, participating in community events to involvement on School Council. Parental and community input is seen as a vital component to the success of our school.

We welcome you to visit Preston West Primary School. Tours for 2026 Foundation students will be conducted weekly throughout Term 2. Bookings can be made from our Enrolment page by selecting the date and time of your tour.

As principal my door is always open to parents wishing to discuss their child or anything related to the school. I am confident that all associations you have with Preston West Primary will be rewarding for both you and your family. Our journey to ensure we are promoting the very best educational opportunities for all our students continues. Building on the rich history, we continue to work collaboratively with families, to create citizens that add great value to the Preston West community and beyond. 

Cheryl Bondeson

Principal