Applecross Primary School is a government-funded, co-educational primary school located at 65 Kintail Road, Applecross, Western Australia 6153 — a leafy, riverside suburb approximately 9 kilometres south of Perth’s CBD, close to the Swan River. The school caters for students from Kindergarten through Year 6 with approximately 558 students, 35 teaching staff, and a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:16.
Established in 1905, Applecross Primary is one of Western Australia’s oldest primary schools still operating on its original site. Its heritage-listed buildings provide a unique and historic backdrop — a rare combination of 120-year-old architectural character and contemporary learning facilities that few schools in Perth can match. The school’s motto, “Excellence in the Community,” guides everything from classroom practice to community engagement.
The school’s ICSEA score of 1152 — well above the national average of 1000 — reflects the highly educated, professional community it serves, while the school actively maintains its welcoming, inclusive culture for families from diverse backgrounds around the world.
Six Specialist Programmes — A Distinctive Offering
One of Applecross Primary’s most distinctive features is its extensive specialist teaching programme. All students benefit from specialist-taught lessons in:
- Physical Education — structured PE with specialist staff, including inter-school sports carnivals
- French — language education from the early years, connecting students to a global language
- Visual Arts — creative arts with dedicated specialist teaching
- Drama — building confidence, communication, and creative expression
- Music — from foundational music education through to ensemble performance
- Science — specialist-taught science throughout the primary years
This breadth of specialist teaching is unusual for a government primary school of this size — most government primary schools have fewer specialist teachers — and reflects the school’s strong commitment to well-rounded learning.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programme
From Year 4, students participate in the school’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme — using personal digital devices as part of everyday classroom learning. This equips students with the digital literacy skills needed for 21st-century learning, with the school guiding appropriate devices and digital citizenship.
Heritage Buildings and Grounds
Applecross Primary School’s heritage-listed buildings are a genuine point of distinction. The school uniquely blends its proud history with a forward-thinking, contemporary learning environment — students connect with the past through beautiful original architecture while learning in modern classroom settings. The school grounds feature tree-lined areas and established gardens typical of the original Applecross residential character.
Parent Communications: Audiri App
The school uses the Audiri School App as its primary parent communication platform — providing push notifications for school news, events, and urgent messages directly to parents’ smartphones. Families are encouraged to download Audiri when enrolling.
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Kintail Road, Applecross WA 6153, Australia |
| Phone | (08) 6274 1850 |
| applecross.ps@education.wa.edu.au | |
| Website | applecrossps.wa.edu.au |
| School type | Government, co-educational primary school (heritage-listed) |
| Year levels | Kindergarten – Year 6 |
| Enrolment | Approximately 558 students |
| ICSEA | 1152 |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Motto | Excellence in the Community |
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm during school term
Note: School office access is from Kintail Road; Early Learning areas are accessed from Kishorn Road where street parking is available.
Applecross Primary School Term Dates 2026
Western Australian government schools, including Applecross Primary School, follow term dates set centrally by the WA Department of Education and published in the Western Australian Government Gazette.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Break Following |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday, 2 February 2026 | Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 3–19 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 20 April 2026 | Friday, 3 July 2026 | 4–19 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 20 July 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 | 26 Sep – 11 Oct 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 12 October 2026 | Thursday, 17 December 2026 | Summer holidays begin |
Applecross Primary School Term Dates 2027
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Break Following |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday, 1 February 2027 | Friday, 9 April 2027 | 10–25 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 26 April 2027 | Friday, 2 July 2027 | 3–18 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 19 July 2027 | Friday, 24 September 2027 | 25 Sep – 10 Oct 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 11 October 2027 | Thursday, 16 December 2027 | Summer holidays begin |
Note: In 2026, Monday 26 April is expected to be observed as a public holiday instead of ANZAC Day, which falls on a Sunday (25 April).
Last verified: 10 August 2026. Official source: Western Australia Department of Education — Term Dates and Applecross Primary School official website
Enrolment
Applecross Primary School is a gazetted local intake school — students residing within the enrolled area are guaranteed a place. Out-of-boundary applications are considered based on available capacity. To enrol, families should contact the school office at (08) 6274 1850 or download the Application for Enrolment Form from the school website.
All students are required to wear full school uniform (available from Uniform Concepts School Uniform Super Store, 30 Kembla Way, Willetton, phone 9270 4669). School tours are available for prospective families before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Applecross Primary School?
The school was established in 1905, making it over 120 years old — with its original heritage-listed buildings still in use today.
What specialist subjects does Applecross Primary offer?
Six specialist programmes: Physical Education, French, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, and Science — an unusually broad specialist offering for a government primary school.
Does Applecross Primary have a BYOD programme?
Yes, from Year 4 — students use personal digital devices as part of everyday learning.
Who do I contact for enrolment or school-specific queries?
Contact the school at (08) 6274 1850 or applecross.ps@education.wa.edu.au. Office access is from Kintail Road; Early Learning areas via Kishorn Road.
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