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Powlett River Primary School

Powlett River Primary School is on Bunurong Country. Located in Dalyston, 9 kilometres from the township of Wonthaggi, and 90km from Melbourne. We are a small Victorian Government school. Our school values are Community, Individuality, Safety, Respect and Growth. ​Set in large grounds the school boasts historic and modern classrooms and facilities. The school has a dedicated music room, a library, large hall and an art room. As well as buildings for OSHC and playgroup. The grounds feature three playgrounds, Learning Stone, large sandpit, vegetable gardens, bush track, and outdoor learning areas.

Our website is under construction - please contact the school for more information, polices and school tours. on

03 5678 7240 or powlett.river.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Foundation/Prep Enrolment Timeline Applications to Enrol in a Victorian Government School are due Friday July 26. These are returned to the school. Parents and carers will be notified of the outcome in writing before Friday August 9. School Zones Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria. Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy School Tours and Open Days The school is open to families looking to enrol on Wednesday May 8 at 9.30am & Thursday May 9 at 2.15pm. To arrange an alternate time or to be emailed a copy of our enrolment forms please contact us on 03 5678 7240 or via email powlett.river.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Student Enrolment Form 2025

We Acknowledge the Bunurong People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we at Powlett River Primary School learn, work and play. We pay our respects to Bunurong Elders past and present.

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