McKinnon Primary School
Melbourne, Australia
Info checked 2026-11-06
About
Victorian government primary school in Ormond, offering the IB Primary Years Programme with a focus on internationally minded learners. Teaching emphasises English and Mathematics, with Humanities, LOTE (Mandarin), Performing Arts, Physical Education, Health, STEM and Visual Arts. Foundation (Prep) enrolment is via the designated school zone and the Department's Placement Policy.
253 Tucker Road, Ormond, VIC 3204
Key facts
Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Ownership
- Government
- School day
- 09:00-15:30
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Admissions
- Intake
- 1
- Deadline
- 2026-07-31
Campus and school life
Arts
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
After-school activities
- OSHC TheirCare
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