Welcome To Mount Pleasant Primary School

It is a privilege to lead such a vibrant and welcoming school in the heart of Ballarat. Mount Pleasant Primary School currently serves around 120 students and is supported by a dedicated team of teachers, education support and administrative staff. Together, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is known, valued and empowered to thrive. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience sit at the centre of everything we do and we expect staff, students and families to live our values on a daily basis.

Our focus in 2026 is to be a welcoming, student-centred primary school where strong relationships, clear teaching, and high expectations help every child feel supported, engaged, and able to achieve their best.

At Mount Pleasant Primary School, our mission is to develop confident, capable and compassionate young people who are inspired to achieve their personal best. Through evidence-informed teaching practices, we provide high-quality learning experiences that support academic growth and personal development. We are proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community where diversity is celebrated, and every learner is encouraged to flourish.

I am deeply committed to ongoing professional learning to ensure our teaching practices reflect the best available research and provide optimal outcomes for our students. I greatly value the opportunity to connect with students, families and staff, learning about their aspirations and working together to strengthen our school community.

The primary years lay the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. As parents and carers, you are your child’s first and most influential teachers, and your role remains vital throughout their schooling and beyond. At MPPS, we are proud to partner with you in building strong educational foundations that will support your child’s future success.

We value the strong relationships we share with our families and the wider community. By working collaboratively, we support our students to become confident readers, writers and mathematicians; thoughtful problem-solvers; respectful and capable social learners; and creative users of technology and the arts. Our goal is to equip every child with the skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue their chosen pathways.

We hope you find our website informative and helpful. We look forward to partnering with you throughout your child’s educational journey. Should you have any questions, please contact our office — we are always happy to assist. We also warmly invite you to visit our school and experience our community firsthand. School tours can be booked via our website.

Warm regards,

Louis Franc
Acting Principal