Reservoir West Primary School is a vibrant primary school committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the collaboration between school and home to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We collectively share a commitment to and responsibility for creating an inclusive and safe environment for all students. Reservoir West Primary School is recognised for its strong academic achievement, focus on high quality teaching and strong sense of community.

Reservoir West Primary School was established in 1954, is located 10km north of the Central Business District and resides on the Wurundjeri land of the Kulin nation. Reservoir West Primary School is situated on a spacious site in the established residential streets of Reservoir, with neighbouring homes, parks and community facilities reflecting the suburb’s family-centred character. The school grounds provide a mix of active and passive outdoor spaces where students can learn, play and connect. Well-maintained open areas, flexible play spaces and hard courts support physical activity, social interaction and whole-school events, making these facilities a vibrant focal point for both the school and the surrounding community.

The following values and expectations underpin all that we do:

• Respect: for ourselves, others, the environment and diversity;
• Wellbeing: to support the physical, emotional and social health of ourselves and others;
• Persistence: in continuing to strive for excellence in all that we do;
• Success: in life-long learning with a global perspective.

• Everyone has a right to feel safe and comfortable.
• Everyone has the right to learn as much as possible.
• We all have a shared responsibility to make sure this happens!

EVERY STUDENT MATTERS EVERY DAY.     

EVERY STUDENT CAN BE A HIGH ACHIEVER.

WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO LEARN, FEEL SAFE AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR BEHAVIOUR.

Our current goals are: to maximise learning growth and achievement for all students, to empower students to be more actively engaged in learning and to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of all students.

Based on the school’s 2025 Student Family Occupation and Education Index, the school has a low-medium level of socio-economic disadvantage (0.2590). In 2026, the student enrolment is 572. The proportion of English as an Additional Language (EAL) students is 8%. The proportion of indigenous students is 2.84%.

In 2025, a total of 46.8 FTE staff are employed at the school (29.4 teaching and 12.09 non-teaching). This includes 3 Principal Class Officers and 9.69 FTE Education Support staff as well as a first Aid Officer. Staff place an emphasis on providing individualised learning for our students in a team-oriented environment. All staff are committed to continued Professional Learning.

Students are currently organised for learning in a mixture of straight and composite classes. Foundation to Year 6 are straight classes apart from one Year 3/4 composite class. In 2026 there are 25 home groups, supported by specialist teachers and support teachers who work as a team to deliver a comprehensive curriculum. Students attend specialist classes in Art, PE, Library, Digital Technologies, Science, and Spanish & Music. Teacher Support, EAL and Intervention and Tutor Initiative programs are provided.

The school is extremely well supported by a strong Wellbeing team including a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader 1.4 school based Psychologists and 0.4 teacher. Our Wellbeing team also provide support for our community in the area of Child Safety. 

Reservoir West Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum based on the Victorian Curriculum. Staff have developed literacy and numeracy continuums, which are supported by an appropriate assessment schedule. Whole school agreements are outlined for curriculum areas and include expectations, assessment tools, common language and evidence-based explicit instructional strategies. The coherent, school-wide methodology applied to planning, assessment and the sharing of effective practices has built a unified teaching approach focused on making a positive impact on student learning. The diverse learning needs of students are catered for through purposefully designed teaching and learning programs.

The school uses digital technologies routinely across the curriculum with all students in the Senior School having access to their own devices. School iPads are used in the Junior School.

The school offers Before and After School Care, along with Pupil-Free day and Holiday programs. The School Council is a robust and supportive body and meets monthly. The School's Parents and Friends' Association is a small but strongly-committed group which has done amazing things for our school this year and last with regard to social activities and fundraising.