Duncraig is blessed with some of the best public and private schooling facilities anywhere. This is a primary reason as to why parents choose to bring their children up in this community. Some schools offer specialist areas of expertise and particular pathways for their pupils.

Poynter Primary School

Poynter Primary School is located in South Duncraig and opened in October 1980. Poynter Primary School has a proud academic tradition of providing quality educational learning opportunities across all the learning areas. Enrolments are consistently around 400 students and national testing results support the school’s reputation for strong academic achievement. Extension programs include access to PEAC and  school based Poynter Extension Program. The community displays a high level of educational awareness and the school enjoys strong parental support. The school has attracted an experienced, caring and innovative staff. For more information and contact details please visit: http://www.poynterps.wa.edu.au/

Duncraig Senior High School

Duncraig Senior High School has been successful in its application to become one of Western Australia’s first 34 Independent Public Schools. Although still a state school, it will have greater autonomy and flexibility in managing its educational programme. Duncraig Senior High School is a northern coastal government school located in North Duncraig within 2 kilometres of one of Perth’s best beaches and tourist attractions, Hillarys Marina. Duncraig Senior High School provides a safe and caring environment which maximizes learning.  The educational program is designed to support the development of the whole person: a person who seeks excellence, has a positive attitude and respects the rights of others. For more information and contact details please visit: www.duncraig.shs.det.wa.edu.au

Davallia Primary School

The purpose of Davallia Primary School is to promote the cognitive abilities of all students so that they can maximise their educational opportunities, develop social, physical and creative abilities and skills so that they can be prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. Davallia Primary School is a school with a very strong sense of community, where relationships between all stakeholders are based on respect, trust, confidence, empathy and cooperation. Learning and achievement are valued and celebrated in pursuit of excellence in education. The school is a safe and secure place. Working towards students being happy, having high self esteem and taking responsibility for their learning and behaviour. For more information and contact details please visit: http://www.davallia.com.au/

St Stephens School

A School of the Uniting Church in Australia, situated on two campuses in the northern Perth suburbs of Duncraig and Carramar. The Duncraig campus caters for students from Year 3 to Year 12, whilst the Carramar campus caters for students from Pre-Primary through to Year 12. A new Early Learning Centre opened in 2011 at Hepburn Heights for Kindergarten to Year 2. On each campus there is a Head of Primary and a Head of Secondary, while the Principal oversees both campuses and reports to the one Council. The School is renowned for its outstanding pastoral care and its dynamic and holistic approach to education. The School environment provides a friendly, co-educational learning community where students can learn readily and develop and grow as people. The Core Values of Learning, Faith, Care, Service and Community underpin all that they do and how they do it. The relationship between staff and students is the key to student engagement and learning. In this important relationship they seek to educate and to nurture. They also seek to help students serve God and serve others in their daily living. Click on the link below to view more information regarding Events, Admission, Student Achievements, Culture and Leadership visit http://www2.ststephens.wa.edu.au/

 Glengarry Primary School

At Glengarry Primary School a learning culture has been established where the focus is on:

  • learning (not teaching)
  • learning how to learn
  • engaging students in learning through meaningful and interesting activities
  • learning through problem-solving
  • learning through disciplined enquiry
  • using technology as a tool for learning (particularly years 4-7)
  • learning for life ….. development of life skills

At Glengarry Primary School students are engaged in learning through a balance of explicit teaching and activity based lessons. Within the activity based lessons there is a strong emphasis on collaborative learning. Collaborative skills are essential for students if they are to be successful in gaining employment in the future. Increasingly, at Glengarry Primary School, the different learning styles and multiple intelligences of the students are catered for through a variety of learning approaches. Click on the link below to view more information regarding Special Programs, Curriculum, Parent Information and Upcoming Events. http://www.glengarry.wa.edu.au/

Duncraig Primary School

Duncraig Primary School is an innovative school, which prides itself on trying to achieve the best possible outcomes in student learning. All staff and students are strongly encouraged to actively practise our motto of “Endeavour”. Located on Roche Road in North Duncraig. Duncraig Primary School began operations in 1973. It is located in the western suburbs of Perth, a short distance from the Indian Ocean and is within the local government area of Joondalup, the state electorate of Hillarys and the Commonwealth electorate of Moore. It is situated in an area well served by community facilities. The school enrols children from a wide cross section of the Perth community. As such, many of the children’s families have immigrated to Australia in recent years. Currently we have approximately 325 students enrolled. Duncraig Primary is a very child-centred school. The school focuses on developing children’s confidence and independence, as learners, by providing opportunities to learn:

  •  to be problem solvers
  •  to set and monitor learning goals
  •  to work independently and in groups
  •  to plan activities, and
  •  to have success speaking to small and large groups

Teachers in the school are developing their skills in the use of information technology and the school has well resourced learning technologies. Networked computers in every classroom are used to enhance the education program and interactive whiteboards are installed in four classrooms, with plans for further extension. The school aims to foster harmonious and effective communication between all members of the school community. Collaboration and co operation between staff, students, parents and the wider community is a feature of the school. Click on the link below to view more information regarding Curriculum, Newsletters, Special Events and School Terms. http://duncraigps.wa.edu.au/