St Denis Catholic Primary School 2 Orchid Street, Joondanna, Western Australia 6060

"As a professional in the field of education with over 25 years experience I can affirm how wonderful St Denis School is! Starting from the Admin staff right through to the teachers, EA’s and support staff this school functions with one philosophy/ethos in mind- the wellbeing of the students and their families. I have children attending this school. As an educator I have had experience both in Catholic and non Catholic School’s as employment. My family have no hesitation choosing this school in instilling fair and faithful values across the board in our children’s education in both a supportive and nurturing environment. The school provides feedback both positive and/or of concern on their students progress and if required intervention is provided immediately. This being Individual Education Plans along with addressing all that comes with students with special needs. Being one stream does make the school feel community and very family oriented, rather than students being lost in a big school environment. The staff are very professional- if a parent/carer should raise concern they deal with it professionally and no grudges or judgement views are dwelled on. This school is commended on providing a fair, honest, safe environment for the most important individuals- our children! A great foundational school to start any child’s education!"

"Our two children started at St Denis this year after leaving another local Catholic Primary School. With an older child at high school, we understand that community, communication, and partnerships between parents and the staff are the secret ingredients to making a fantastic school. We would highly recommend St Denis… Their enrolment numbers reflect this."

"I have had three children at St Denis, I would not recommend it. My eldest son left with poor grades and flagged for leaning difficulties but after leaving the school flourished at Trinity he is now sitting year 12 from year 11. My middle child is in year six and I will be pleased at the end of the year for him to be leaving. I am in a co parenting situation and the school has definitely taken sides, I was lied to in a meeting about a diagnosis of dyslexia and then never received an apology, and still haven’t to this day. The school sets no homework for students and then expects parents to source tutoring outside the school to boost students grades to make them look good. My daughter unfortunately has a few more years at the school so I will be fighting hard to get her moved to somewhere with better values and opportunities. Any dealings I have had with the school I find staff talk over the top and are verbally aggressive and try to blame parenting, for context I am a Spinal Surgeon and and have two undergraduate degrees (medicine and dentistry) as well as a postgraduate diploma so I feel I know a little bit about education. I would definitely look at other schools before considering this school"

"I drive a bus for horizons west,I have done many excursions for this school,and the kids have always been Very well behaved and the teachers are fantastic, I hope we can continue dealing with this wonderful school very happy day for me"

"Contemporary learning space in year 3,4,5,6 it will help kids learn better is what my mum says"