“Our family has been part of the Mary Immaculate community since 2019, and what has kept us here is something that's genuinely hard to find — a school that is quietly exceptional.
Every teacher knows every child by name, not just in their own class, but across the whole school. No child slips through the cracks here.
Mary Immaculate is what I'd call a hidden gem. It doesn't have the profile of some of the bigger schools in the area, but for families who discover it, it often becomes exactly what they were looking for — a genuine community where your children are truly known and cared for.”
“Our daughter Leila started Prep this year, and she is genuinely happy to go to school every day. The buddy program has been excellent and really helped her settle into school life with confidence and ease.
The teachers are warm, caring and approachable, and the communication from the school has been outstanding — we always feel informed and supported.
We have also been very impressed with how quickly Leila’s reading skills are developing. We are incredibly grateful for the positive start she has had and highly recommend the school to other families.”
“We chose Mary Immaculate Primary School because we were looking for a place where our daughter could grow and be part of a community that reflected our priorities and values.
We felt the school cares about its students, supporting their growth and development in all life areas. We love contributing to Mary Immaculate through our involvement in the Parent's Association.”
“We absolutely love MIPS for our kids. It is a community like no other, where there is a genuine sense of care, kindness, and connection between families, teachers, and students.
The teachers are incredibly supportive and attentive, and with small class sizes each child is truly known and given individual attention.
Our child is consistently treated as an individual, with her strengths encouraged and her challenges supported in a way that makes her feel seen, heard, and valued.
We would highly recommend the school to any family looking for a nurturing, connected, and genuinely special school experience.”
“Mary Immaculate Ivanhoe offers an exceptional balance of strong learning, student wellbeing & strong sense of community. The teachers are highly committed and create a supportive environment where children feel encouraged to do their best.
We’ve seen our children thrive both academically and personally, gaining confidence, and develop a genuine love of learning.”
“When I first toured MIPS, what struck me was the strong sense of community. It is a school with a strong identity, and the kids have such a sense of belonging to their local community — every teacher knows every kid (and their siblings); connections are made across year levels.
It has been a joy to watch them flourish, confidently forming their identities in a community that supports and values them.
It has also been a joy to be part of the MIPS community as a parent — that is something I underestimated, and really appreciate.”
“As a pupil of MIPS I can confidently say it’s been an amazing ride. I love how you know everybody you see because it is such a small school.
It has an amazing education where I learn fun new things every day. I also love how it is a Catholic school in which we learn about bible and go to Church.
Most importantly, it helped me in my toughest times, welcomed me into their hearts and helped me to grow as a learner.
I hope you can take your kid to this beautiful school. Trust me it’ll be worth it!”
“I LOVE being a student at MIPS, since it is a small school everyone basically knows everyone and it helps to make really close amazing friends.
With just over 100 kids the teachers know your name which makes it a lot easier to learn.
The teachers at MIPS are supportive, kind, helpful and encourage us to be the best person we can be.
Another great thing is that unlike most schools, every Year Six gets a leadership role and a Prep buddy or two! It is an amazing opportunity to work with other kids younger than ourselves.
MIPS has always felt like a second family to me. I think it is the best school!!”
“When I first came to MIPS in Prep, I didn’t really want to go, but as soon as I went to the first orientation, I knew MIPS was the place for me.
I love MIPS because it is a small school, so you know everybody. You don’t feel overwhelmed or overstimulated when you walk in, you feel calm and safe.
With our great teachers as staff, we are in good hands.
I highly recommend MIPS because it’s a good school for all people.”
“I love MIPS because it has nice teachers and students. It is a small school which means everyone knows everyone.
It is a diverse community with lots of programs, gala days, activity days, camps and excursions.
The thing that I love the most about the school is that every student has the opportunity to shine.
At MIPS we have three school values that every one should follow I am learner, I am a friend, and I am respectful.
The reason why MIPS is a healthy and safe learning space is because of the students that follow the school values and welcome everyone who comes into the school.”