Shorehaven Primary School is a government-funded, co-educational primary school located at 91 Shorehaven Boulevard, Alkimos, Western Australia 6038 — in Perth’s rapidly growing northern corridor, approximately 40 kilometres north of the Perth CBD.
The school caters for students from Kindergarten through Year 6 and is one of the newer schools in the area, having opened at the start of the 2022 school year to ease enrolment pressure on surrounding primary schools in the fast-growing Alkimos and Eglinton communities.
The school’s name was chosen following community consultation — named after its location on Shorehaven Boulevard. When announced, Education Minister Sue Ellery described it as “a wonderful facility which will serve our community well into the future,” noting that “residents in Alkimos and Eglinton have been crying out for a new primary school.”
The school currently enrols approximately 778 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:17 and an ICSEA score of 998 — close to the national average of 1,000, reflecting a community with broadly average socio-educational advantage.
Campus and Facilities
The Shorehaven Primary School campus features purpose-built, modern facilities designed for contemporary learning, including two double-storey teaching blocks — one of the larger primary school footprints in Perth’s northern corridor. The school was purpose-built with a permanent student capacity of 650 students, though enrolments have since grown beyond this original projection, reflecting the area’s continued rapid residential development.
The school has an active Parents & Citizens (P&C) Association, which supports school events, fundraising, and community connection throughout the year.
Curriculum and School Life
Shorehaven Primary School follows the Western Australian Curriculum across all learning areas:
- English and Mathematics — with strong literacy and numeracy foundations
- Science and Technology
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
- Creative Arts — including visual arts, music, and drama, with regular exhibitions and performances
- Physical Education and Health
The school celebrates student achievements across academic, creative, and sporting domains throughout the year, with events including Welcome Assemblies, Science Experiments, Creative Arts Projects, art exhibitions, music performances, and drama productions.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Western Australian Government and Shorehaven Primary School acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters, and community.
Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 Shorehaven Boulevard, Alkimos WA 6038, Australia |
| Phone | (08) 9561 4800 |
| shorehaven.ps@education.wa.edu.au | |
| Website | WA Department of Education Schools Online |
| School Type | Government, co-educational primary school |
| Year levels | Kindergarten – Year 6 |
| Opened | 2022 |
| Enrolment | Approximately 778 students |
School Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Shorehaven Primary School Term Dates 2026
Western Australian government schools, including Shorehaven 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 |
Shorehaven 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: 03 August 2026. Official source: Western Australia Department of Education — Term Dates
Enrolment
Shorehaven Primary School is a local intake school serving the Shorehaven housing estate and surrounding Alkimos area. Families within the designated catchment area are given enrolment priority. Out-of-area applications may be submitted but are considered based on available capacity. Required documents include birth certificate, up-to-date Immunisation History Statement, proof of address, and visa documentation if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Shorehaven Primary School open?
The school opened at the start of the 2022 school year — making it one of the newer primary schools in Perth’s northern corridor.
How many students attend Shorehaven Primary School?
Approximately 778 students in Kindergarten through Year 6.
Does Shorehaven follow the same term dates as other WA public schools?
Yes. As a WA government school, it follows the same term dates gazetted by the WA Department of Education.
Who do I contact for enrolment or school-specific queries?
Contact Shorehaven Primary School at (08) 9561 4800 or shorehaven.ps@education.wa.edu.au.
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