About Our School

Toolangi Primary School is a small semi-rural school in the township of Toolangi situated on the Healesville-Kinglake road 38 Km north of Lilydale. The school lies in the midst of forest vegetation at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The school is set in very attractive grounds which include terraced gardens, extensive play equipment, a kitchen garden and several large trees of historical significance.

The school was built in 1885 to provide an education for the children of wood mill workers and potato and carrot growers living in the area. Currently there are second and third generation children being educated at the school. Recently there has been an increase in the number of people associated with the wine industry taking up residence- children of these families attend the school.

Student enrolments have stabilised over the past few years reaching a peak of 30 in 2013 with 26 students in 2015.  Enrolment projections for the next 3 years are, 27, 24 and 24. Children travel to the school from the township as well as surrounding areas including Kinglake, Glenburn and Healesville.

The school has had significant building additions, renovations and refurbishments over the life of the current Strategic Plan.  As a result of funding from both the State ( Victorian Small School’s Grant) and Federal Government (Building the Education Revolution) the school has benefitted from a multi-purpose room, small library/meeting room, storeroom and outdoor undercover area. The heating system has been replaced and all areas are air conditioned. The gardens and play areas have been continually improved with added play equipment and planting.  There has been significant extension to the kitchen garden. The school’s fire shelter has been completely upgraded and certified as a safe emergency venue for our children.