Welcome to Spearwood Primary School, our motto ‘Key to the Future’ encompasses our strong culture and school vision focused on high care and high expectations in developing the next generation of responsible members of society. We foster a positive environment where emphasis is placed upon a strong sense of belonging and success for everyone.
The school prioritises quality teaching in a high care environment. Our dedicated team of staff use evidence based, whole school approaches to achieve the best possible educational outcomes in all areas. We maintain a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy. Our school focused on High Progress and have regularly achieved academic progress that are above ‘like schools’, 'WA Schools and 'Australian Schools' as tested by the National Assessment Program: Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).
Digital Technologies is a priority which is well-resourced throughout the school on both the computer and tablet platforms to support students to live and work successfully in the 21st century. To promote balance between a healthy mind and body, we have an exceptional and varied Physical Education specialist program. Our specialist Italian program is highly regarded and valued in the community.
We continue to achieve excellent results as we embed the 2026 – 2028 school business plan’s focus of:
- High Expectations for Student Achievement,
- High Quality Teaching utilising explicit instruction and other evidence-based pedagogy, curriculum, and resources,
- Effective Leadership and Governance,
- Strong Relationships, partnerships with staff, students, parents, families and the wider community,
- Safe, Supportive, Learning Environment catering for diversity of cultures represented within the school,
- Robust protocols direct Resources to enhance student outcomes.
In 2017, Spearwood Primary School proudly became an Independent Public School. Our school community has embraced this opportunity to grow and develop with the new autonomy offered. The school has a highly effective School Board and a very successful Parents and Citizens Association (P & C). In 2026 – 2028 we are in our fourth independent school business plan. Next year in 2027 we will have been a Independant School for a decade.
Below is a picture of Mrs Janine Griffiths, Board Chair, and Ms Marta Rotondella, receiving Spearwood Primary School’s Independent Public School certificate from the Director General of Education, Mrs Sharon O’Neill and the Minister of Education, Hon Peter Collier MLA on 21st October, 2016.
We are proud of our amazing school. If you would like a personal tour, please contact the school office by email or phone: spearwood.ps@education.wa.edu.au or 9414 2300, and we will arrange a time.
Marta Rotondella, Principal
