About
Saltwater P-9 College is a government school in the heart of Point Cook, Victoria, with an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. It offers Foundation (Prep) to Year 9 across two campuses, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, arts, sport and technology.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Grades
- P – 9
- Ownership
- Government
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1
- Deadline
- 2026-07-31
- Open days
- 2026-05-08
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP
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
- Performing arts
- Sport
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Soccer Academy
- Basketball Academy
- Volleyball Academy
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
Upcoming events
- Nov9MonInfo session17:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Parent Information Session: Year 1 and 2 Families
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov11WedInfo session17:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Parent Information Session: Year 5 and 6 Families
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov12ThuInfo session17:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Parent Information Session: Year 3 and 4 Families
Checked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov16MonInfo session17:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Parent Information Session: Year 7, 8 and 9 Families
Checked 2026-10-30
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Location
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15 Kirra Place, Point Cook 3030 (Years P-6); Coaching Parade Campus: 8 Danthonia Avenue, Point Cook 3030
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