St Thomas the Apostle School, Blackburn is a Catholic primary school from P-6 in the Archdiocese of Melbourne located in the heart of Blackburn in Melbourne's east.

With a strong emphasis on delivering a broad and engaging curriculum, the school offers specialist programs in areas such as LOTE (Italian), Digital Technologies, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and also provides targeted support for literacy and numeracy.

In terms of ethos, St Thomas’ strives to foster a learning environment where every child is known, welcomed and valued; grounded in Catholic faith formation and also committed to preparing students to contribute responsibly in the wider community with kindness and respect.

Parent involvement is highly encouraged through the Parents’ & Friends Association & School Advisory Council, classroom assistance and school community events — reflecting the school’s strong community spirit.

The location of the school is favourable: nestled in the leafy Bellbird area of Blackburn, adjacent to Morton Park and close to Blackburn Shopping Centre and Blackburn Station, providing accessibility and a pleasant community setting.

St Thomas the Apostle School is a well-established Catholic primary school offering a nurturing, comprehensive education in a community-oriented environment, with strong curriculum offerings, specialist programs, faith formation, and solid parent and community engagement.

About

St Thomas the Apostle

At St Thomas the Apostle School we value:

Trust – faith, belief and integrity
Courage – the quality of being ready and willing to face new situations and challenges
Perseverance – continuing to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement
Community – a strong sense of connectedness, collaboration, cohesion and welcoming
Respect – for self, property and others
Responsibility – for personal behaviour and safety, learning dispositions and social justice issues.

Our School Vision

St Thomas the Apostle School is a faith- filled community that embraces diversity. We endeavour to inspire confidence in all students to achieve, empowering them to prepare for the future, and contribute to our world, with a strong sense of compassion and respect.

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Acknowledgement of The Land

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Child Safety Statement: We are committed to creating an environment where the safety, wellbeing and participation of all children within our care is paramount.