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Kunyung Primary School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$282 - 318
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 760
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Kunyung Primary School sits on a 2.5-hectare campus on Kunyung Road, Mt Eliza, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. It is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme, with a curriculum that aligns to the Victorian Curriculum. The school teaches Learning Areas including Literacy, Numeracy, French, STEM, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and ICT, delivered through Transdisciplinary Learning that links knowledge across subjects. A strong emphasis on Student Wellbeing underpins daily practice, and a broad program of extra‑curricular activities complements classroom learning. The school hosts modern, well‑resourced facilities, including a 2.5 ha site, specialist programs in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts, STEM and French, and a well‑stocked library that supports inquiry learning. In 2025, enrolments reached 766 from Prep to Year 6. Active community involvement is encouraged, with camps, excursions, Hands On Music, and lunchtime clubs such as Dance, Choir and Art Club, for curious, engaged families.

Kunyung Rd, Mt Eliza, Victoria, 3930

The Essentials

Kunyung Primary School has 760 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Kunyung Primary School, Kunyung Rd, Mt Eliza, Victoria 3930, Australia. Located on the Mornington Peninsula, overlooking Port Phillip Bay.

Stages
Prep to Year 6. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

Type
IB World School - Primary Years Programme

Additional learning support
An Education Support Team provides Classroom Support and Library Tech. The team supports students with learning needs and contributes to wellbeing.

Country affiliation
Australia

School day structure
Full days with Wednesdays shorter days.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is offered; before & after school care is available through TeamKids.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform consists of a navy blue wide-brimmed hat in Terms 1 and 4; navy pants/shorts/skirts; light blue polo shirt with the Kunyung logo; navy windcheater or jacket; black or white shoes; a navy backpack; a Year 6 commemorative top.

Food Options
Frankie Goes to School provides the canteen. It is open Wednesday to Friday with cafe service 8:30–9:30am and kiosk for recess and lunch; orders can be placed via Flexischools or the app.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Victorian Department of Education public school and an International Baccalaureate World School (Primary Years Programme).
Fees

Annual tuition at Kunyung Primary School ranges from AUD 282 to AUD 318 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No application or enrolment fee is charged for placing an application or enrolling at Kunyung Primary School.

Tuition / Parent contributions by year group (annual and per-term equivalents)
- Kunyung Primary School operates under the Victorian Department parent-payment framework: instruction is free and the school requests voluntary parent contributions for curriculum items, online subscriptions and non-curriculum items. These contribution requests are listed by year level.

Prep (Foundation)
- Curriculum contributions (items students use to access the curriculum): Classroom consumables, materials & equipment AUD 80.00; Art AUD 16.00; STEM AUD 15.00; French AUD 5.00. Total classroom items: AUD 116.00. Online subscriptions: Little Learners Love Literacy AUD 17.50; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50. Total online subscriptions: AUD 37.00. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 153.00.
- Other contributions (non-curriculum): First aid materials AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & ICT support hours AUD 50.00; School grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution (Curriculum + Other) AUD 282.00. Per-term equivalent (4 terms): AUD 70.50 per term.

Year 1
- Curriculum contributions: Classroom consumables, materials & equipment AUD 80.00; Art AUD 16.00; STEM AUD 15.00; French AUD 5.00. Total classroom items: AUD 116.00. Online subscriptions: Mathletics AUD 18.50; Nessy Reading AUD 7.50; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50. Total online subscriptions: AUD 45.50. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 161.50.
- Other contributions: First aid AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & ICT support hours AUD 50.00; School grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution AUD 290.50. Per-term equivalent: AUD 72.63 per term.

Year 2
- Curriculum contributions: Classroom consumables etc. AUD 116.00; Online subscriptions (Mathletics AUD 18.50; Nessy AUD 7.50; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50) total online AUD 45.50. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 161.50.
- Other contributions: First aid AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & support AUD 50.00; Grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution AUD 290.50. Per-term equivalent: AUD 72.63 per term.

Year 3
- Curriculum contributions: Classroom consumables etc. AUD 116.00; Online subscriptions (Mathletics AUD 18.50; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50; Epic; Nessy AUD 7.50) total online AUD 45.50. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 161.50.
- Other contributions: First aid AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & support AUD 50.00; Grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution AUD 290.50. Per-term equivalent: AUD 72.63 per term.

Year 4
- Curriculum contributions: Classroom consumables etc. AUD 116.00; Online subscriptions (Mathletics AUD 18.50; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50; Nessy AUD 7.50) total online AUD 45.50. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 161.50.
- Other contributions: First aid AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & support AUD 50.00; Grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution AUD 290.50. Per-term equivalent: AUD 72.63 per term.

Year 5
- Curriculum contributions: Classroom consumables etc. AUD 116.00; Online subscriptions (Mathspace AUD 30.00; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50; Epic; Nessy AUD 7.50) total online AUD 57.00. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 173.00.
- Other contributions: First aid AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & support AUD 50.00; Grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution AUD 302.00. Per-term equivalent: AUD 75.50 per term.

Year 6
- Curriculum contributions: Classroom consumables etc. AUD 116.00; Online subscriptions (Literacy Planet AUD 16.00; Mathspace AUD 30.00; Essential Assessment AUD 19.50; Nessy AUD 7.50) total online AUD 73.00. Total Curriculum Contributions: AUD 189.00.
- Other contributions: First aid AUD 19.00; Photocopying AUD 10.00; ICT maintenance & support AUD 50.00; Grounds maintenance & improvements AUD 50.00. Suggested total annual contribution AUD 318.00. Per-term equivalent: AUD 79.50 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Parent contribution items and any extra-curricular charges are posted and billed via the school's Compass billing system as events; the school requests payment at the time specified on Compass (the school's 2026 notices indicate payments are shown on Compass and parents are asked not to pay until the billing is posted). Payment can be made through Compass. Cash, EFTPOS and cheque payments are also accepted at the school office.
- Extra-curricular activities (camps, excursions, optional programs) are charged on a user-pays basis and will be posted on Compass for permission and payment when they occur. The school lists Camps, Sport and Excursions Fund and State Schools Relief as financial support options for eligible families.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable. Kunyung Primary School is a day primary school; no boarding or boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees (uniform, before/after care, canteen, optional programs)
- Uniforms: The school's uniform shop is operated by Peninsula Uniforms & Embroidery. Orders may be arranged by email or phone and payment is handled by Peninsula Uniforms; a school uniform price list is published by the school. Specific uniform item prices are set by the uniform provider.
- Before & After School Care: Before- and after-school care is provided on site by TeamKids (an external provider) and is charged separately by that provider under its own fees and subsidy arrangements.
- Canteen: Canteen meals and ordering are charged separately via the school's canteen provider through the Flexischools ordering system.
- Optional extra-curricular activities (music lessons, external coaches, excursions, camps) are user-pays and billed when scheduled.

Refund information
- Refunds for parent contribution payments are handled at the school's discretion on a case-by-case basis. Refund decisions consider whether a cost has been incurred, the Department of Education Parent Payments Policy and Guidance, and the school's Financial Help for Families arrangements.

Fee payment options
- Primary payment method: Compass portal (Compass School Manager billing). Cash and EFTPOS payments are accepted at the school office; cheques are also accepted. Uniform payments are processed through Peninsula Uniforms by phone or email according to that supplier's accepted payment methods. Canteen and before/after care providers use their own payment systems.

Brief note on information availability
- Year-level voluntary contribution schedules for 2026 (Prep–Year 6) and the school's payment and refund arrangements were reviewed and published by the school for the 2026 year; the uniform price list is published by the school but the item-level price list could not be retrieved at the time of this summary. Specific uniform item prices and any provider-specific fees for TeamKids or canteen purchases should be obtained directly from the uniform provider or the external service provider if needed.
Academics

Kunyung Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Learning areas include Literacy, Numeracy, French, STEM, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and ICT, with Transdisciplinary Learning and a focus on Student Wellbeing and Extra Curricular activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The wellbeing of students is central and Social and Emotional Learning is integrated into Kunyung Primary School's programs. A behaviour support program runs consistently across the whole school, and classroom agreements are developed with students. Students are given opportunities to make better choices and are equipped with skills for lifelong learning. SEL is practiced in safe classroom environments, with a culture that celebrates effort and fosters a Growth Mindset across all areas of the curriculum. Mindfulness is regularly practiced through activities such as mindful colouring and meditation, with materials varied by level. The Wellbeing Program involves students, parents, school staff and support agencies in developing Individual Learning Plans that target specific academic, behavioural and social needs for students, with parents kept informed through collaboration, and Compass used to communicate with parents for excursions, weekly newsletters, calendars and wellbeing communications.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Wellbeing Program develops Individual Learning Plans that target specific academic, behavioural and social needs for students, in collaboration with parents, staff and support agencies. Leadership and teachers use data to identify and support individual needs to maximise potential. A consistent behaviour support program runs across the whole school. Parents are kept informed of student progress and work in collaboration with the school. Compass is used to communicate with parents, including excursion notifications, weekly newsletters, calendars and wellbeing communications.

Mental Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning is integrated into programs to support mental wellbeing. Safe classroom environments support students' mental wellbeing and social development. The school fosters a Growth Mindset and celebrates effort across all subjects. Mindfulness practices, including mindful colouring and meditation, are regularly used to support focus and well-being, with activities tailored by level. The Wellbeing Program coordinates with families and external agencies to support students' mental health and learning, including individualized plans.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all members of the school community. It participates in the eSmart Schools program to promote positive, respectful, and inclusive cultures and increase cybersafety. Compass is used to communicate with parents for wellbeing, attendance and other communications. The Wellbeing Program involves students, parents, school staff and support agencies in developing Individual Learning Plans to target specific academic, behavioural and social needs.
Parent Experience

History
Kunyung Primary School is a Victorian Department of Education School located in Mt Eliza, Victoria. It is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme. The program is student‑centred and inquiry‑based and aligns with the Victorian Curriculum and the PYP Essential Elements. The school serves over 740 students in a coastal environment and provides specialist programs in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts, STEM and French.

Community
The School Council is a key governance body with parent representation and has sub‑committees for Buildings & Grounds, Education, and Finance. In 2024, the Council included President Mercil Lariba and Principal Kim Jackson, with convenors and contact details published for coordination. Each class has a parent contact, and parents can nominate to join the School Council by contacting the office. To help families connect with the Kunyung community, Parent Information Evenings, Family Picnics and Morning Teas are organized.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Kunyung Primary School is an International Baccalaureate World School (Primary Years Programme) on the Mornington Peninsula in Mount Eliza. The grounds cover 2.5 hectares with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay in a coastal environment. In 2025, 766 students were enrolled from Prep to Year 6. The campus features modern, well-equipped facilities to support classroom learning and specialist programs. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts, STEM and French. The library is well resourced and used as a focal point for inquiry learning.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include the school oval, asphalt play areas and adventure playgrounds for different ages. There is a basketball court on site. Physical Education equipment can be borrowed during lunchtimes via a sign‑in/sign‑out process.

Academic Facilities
Kunyung Primary School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts, STEM and French. Classrooms are equipped with technology, including a TV in each classroom to access work and information. The Environmental Inquiry program, Indigenous studies, woodworking, geography, sustainability and community connection provide hands‑on learning. The library is well resourced and supports inquiry learning, with classes scheduled in the library weekly.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Camps, excursions, swimming, PMP, and library and literature groups are among the activities supported; parents can volunteer to assist with these activities. Hands On Music provides specialist music programs with instruments such as guitar, violin, saxophone, cello, piano and singing. Parent volunteers are encouraged to help with a range of activities including camps, excursions and environmental projects. The school also welcomes parent involvement through programs listed in the Parent Information Handbook.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school has an active performing arts culture with music, dance and drama embedded throughout the curriculum and in dedicated performing arts sessions. In Performing Arts classes students learn to play a variety of tuned and untuned instruments; the music area is well resourced with keyboards, guitars, ukuleles and percussion. Lunchtime clubs include Dance club, Choir (Junior and Senior), Kunyung's Got Talent and Art Club. An external music program – Hands on Music – operates as part of the extra-curricular program.

Social & Hobbies
Lunchtime clubs include Dance club, Choir (Junior and Senior), Kunyung's Got Talent and Art Club. Sporting Clinics cover tennis, rugby, basketball, golf, netball and cricket, providing opportunities to develop skills and socialise with peers.

Community & Service
The school participates in community initiatives such as Premier's Active April and Walk Safely to School Day.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Leadership Team is co-ordinated by David Barnes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A comprehensive physical education program is provided by a specialist teacher, including formal weekly classes and an annual intensive swimming program. Camps are run for Years 3–6 (Terms 2 and 4), with Year 3–4 camps lasting three days and two nights; there are house sport carnivals and interschool sport to promote fitness and teamwork. The school supports healthy, active lifestyles and engages in community wellbeing activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. All students study French as an additional language, with a weekly 40-minute French lesson taught by a specialist. The French program emphasises authentic language learning and cultural understanding. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available, and mother tongue development is supported.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Tours and information. Tours of the school are conducted weekly in Term 1 and Term 2 by the Principal and Student Leaders. Families learn about all aspects of the school during the tour and may ask questions. At the conclusion of the tour, families receive an information pack containing the Parent Information Handbook and the Enrolment Form, plus other enrolment documents.

2. Enrolment documentation and submission. The confidential enrolment form must be completed for Victorian government school admissions and enrolment details are entered into CASES21. Information collected includes date of birth, names and addresses of student and enrolling parent or guardian, medical and other conditions, emergency contacts, immunisation status, previous school, and the Privacy Collection Statement. Enrolments are processed as they are received, and families receive confirmation of enrollment from the Administration Team. For transitions from early learning, a Transition Learning and Development Statement helps support the process.

3. Prep (Foundation) 2027 timeline. To start primary school in 2027, a child must turn 5 by 30 April 2027. Foundation enrolments for 2027 open on 20 April 2026, and the Prep information pack (including the application form) is downloaded from Find My School. The enrolment application is due by 31 July 2026, with outcomes communicated between 3 August and 14 August 2026; offers must be accepted by 28 August 2026. Transition sessions occur in Term 4 2026, and the child starts Prep in 2027 on a date advised by the school.

4. Enrolments other than Prep. Enrolments may occur at different times during the year to support a smooth transition. The school collects information to support the best placement for the child. On the first day, staff introduce the child to peers, and, with parental consent, contact details may be shared with a Class Contact Parent to help involve families in class and school activities.

5. Zone and placement. The Department's Placement Policy guides enrolment and placement. Students residing in the school zone are guaranteed a place at Kunyung Primary School. Out-of-zone enrolments depend on vacancies; if there are no vacancies, an offer cannot be made. Siblings of enrolled students are accepted.

6. IB admissions policy. The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme. The admissions policy aims to provide inclusive access to IB education and outlines rights and responsibilities for families, the school, and the IB community. Admissions decisions follow Department of Education guidelines for enrolment and placement.
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