Templestowe Park Primary School was established in 1977 and is ideally situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. The current enrolment is 593 students.

Templestowe Park PS is a thriving and innovative learning community.  Every student is provided with the opportunity to achieve their personal best through an exciting learning environment and comprehensive curriculum. Our school wide Positive Education program guides our students to be balanced, optimistic and to be the very best that they can be. 

A key feature of Templestowe Park PS is the focus on developing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) capabilities of its students.  There is a long history of excellent science teaching and learning programs at the school. This includes the Dr Scott Ayton STEM Discovery program that all students participate in with a specialist STEM teacher in a dedicated STEM room and Outdoor Eco Education Centre (OEEC).

Templestowe Park PS students have achieved outstanding success in State and National Science and Mathematics competitions.  This has included State winners in the Science Talent Search and Maths Talent Quest.

The school values guide the decisions and behaviours of all members in the Templestowe Park learning community. These values are essential elements of all aspects of school life at Templestowe Park PS. The school’s values are:

• Respect - for others and ourselves
• Responsibility - demonstrating ownership of our actions and words
• Integrity - always striving to be fair and honest
• Pride - achieving and celebrating personal and school goals
• Optimism - focusing on positive experiences and being confident about what the future holds.

Templestowe Park PS provides a comprehensive and stimulating learning environment that focuses on developing student curiosity, knowledge and talents in a range of fields. The teaching of English and Mathematics is supplemented by specialist classes in STEM, Mandarin-Chinese, Sustainability, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education.

Additionally, Templestowe Park also provide camping and swimming programs. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of enrichment and leadership activities including: the Junior School Council (JSC), school choir and musical ensembles, school production, Art Show, interschool sport and lunchtime interest clubs.

The school facilities comprise 24 classrooms, a large hall, a multi-purpose space, a Library Resource Centre, a Visual Arts room, a STEM Discovery room, Sustainability room and a Performing Arts room. The well-developed grounds include synthetic grass surfaces for multiple sports and two ovals that provide extensive space for play and interschool sport use. Shaded play equipment is provided for all year levels as well as an outdoor classroom within the OEEC.  The Templestowe Park community prides itself on maintaining and improving these facilities through a cooperative effort.

Parents play a key role in the school, working closely with classroom and specialist teachers to support their children’s learning both within the school and at home.  A class representative scheme facilitates communication and parent involvement within classrooms.  Parents are also involved in the more formal structures of School Council, its sub committees, and the Parents & Friends Association.  The school benefits from the experience and skills of parents and links with the local community.

Templestowe Park Primary School’s highest priority is the care, safety and wellbeing of all students at our school. Our policies, procedures and strategies are developed to keep students safe from harm, including all forms of abuse in our school environment, on campus, online and in other locations provided by the school. Please see our Child Safe Policy for further details.

Templestowe Park is a thriving learning community where learning is valued and supported by all. The entire community continually strives to be the best that they can be.