Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Garran welcomes you
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School in Garran, ACT, is a place where students feel a strong sense of belonging, reach their fullest potential, and discover their love of learning. We welcome you and your family to come and see for yourself.
Small classes.
Big opportunities.
Sts Peter and Paul is in the perfect location for families working and living in the inner south of Canberra and Woden areas.
Enrolments are open year round.
Enrol at Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
One of South Canberra’s leading Catholic Primary Schools
We are a vibrant, inclusive and diverse school community, welcoming students from all faiths and backgrounds, nurturing them in the Catholic principles of inclusion, care and acceptance to become independent and resilient learners. With a supportive and caring environment and a high degree of pastoral care, enrol your child for an enriching K-6 experience.
Our school promotes the development of young leaders with smaller classes, providing big opportunities for real-world learning and academic excellence. We have been helping students achieve academic and social potential while developing creative, critical and innovative thinkers since 1968.
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School combines traditional primary education with innovative programs such as STEM, robotics, leadership streams, gardening, cooking and more to engage students and help them build a solid foundation for the future.
To learn more about our school, please fill out the enquiry form below. Once we receive your details, we will send you an information pack about our school.
Also feel free to call our school on 02 6281 1932 any time during school hours.
Filling out the enquiry form is an optional step before enrolling. Once you are ready to enrol, you will need to fill out an application form.
Upcoming Open Days
Find excellence in Catholic education and innovative learning experiences
Attend our last Open Day:
- Tuesday 20 May 2025 from 9:30am to 12:00pm
Missed our Open Days or Information Night? Contact us to set up a time to meet with our Principal and book a tour. Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is a popular choice for many local families, frontline health workers and Defence families. We accommodate extended hours where possible for our families whose schedules fall outside “normal” hours.
Healthcare, frontline and shift worker program
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School recognises the valuable contributions of frontline and healthcare workers. They give so much to the community through their working life, as well as balancing their demanding shift schedules and personal and family responsibilities.
“At Sts Peter and Paul Primary School, everyone is welcome.”
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School welcomes students from all backgrounds to participate in and learn from a quality Catholic education to shape them into the creative, critical and innovative thinkers of the future.
We attract and develop teachers who share the commitment to providing a valuable education for young learners with a focus on student potential. Our teachers use high impact teaching practices to bring out the best in every child.
Please contact my office to arrange a tour with me and my team. I’d welcome the opportunity to show you around.
– Cameron Johns (Principal)
Developing future-ready students
Sts Peter and Paul combines traditional primary education with innovative programs such as STEM, robotics, leadership streams, gardening, cooking + more to engage students and help them build a solid foundation for the future.
Our schools delivers a supportive and caring environment with a high degree of pastoral care for students to develop responsible citizenship and essential skills. Their learning experience is enhanced by Catholic principles to promote inclusion, confidence and self-efficacy.
Hear from our students
There’s no better way to hear about the school than a student’s point of view. Watch this video produced by our students and hear from some of our engaged and passionate learners about what they love about Sts Peter and Paul. You’ll see how the community supports their learning journey throughout the year.
Helpful information
Priority Enrolment Areas
Priority Enrolment Areas
We accept enrolments from suburbs in our Priority Enrolment Area. These suburbs include:
- Garran
- O’Malley
- Hughes
- Deakin
- Isaacs
- Phillip
Sts Peter and Paul is also a “corridor” school, meaning we can take enrolments from over 50 suburbs across Canberra. Call us to find out if you may be eligible to enrol.
How to Enrol
How to Enrol
To complete the application form, you will need to upload the following information. Original documents will need to be presented at the time of interview.
- Birth certificate (not commemorative) or passport.
- Certificate of Baptism (if applicable).
- Student’s immunisation records
- Family Law, Personal Protection Order or Other Relevant Court Orders (if applicable).
- Last report from previous school (not applicable for Kindergarten enrolments).
- Visa grant notice for permanent and temporary visa-holders (if applicable) – for both student and parent(s) / legal guardian(s)
- Any medical reports and/or other assessment reports for students with additional learning needs (if applicable).
- Proof of residential address, such as rates notice, electricity, water or telephone bill
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in your school of choice. An offer for your first choice of ACT Catholic Primary school will depend on your priority enrolment area.
A non-refundable application fee of $50 applies to ACT Primary Schools upon submission.
More information about Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
School fees and payments
School Fees
| 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children |
|---|---|---|
| 3,803 | 5,573 | 6,804 |
School fees are per year. If you have 4 or more children at the school please enquire with the Principal about further discounts available.
Discounts for financial hardship
It is CECG policy is that no child is to be denied Catholic schooling simply because of an inability (as opposed to an unwillingness) of a parent/carer to meet financial requirements. Please enquire with the school about available fee concessions to learn more.
Payments
Families are welcome to set up scheduled payments either termly, monthly, fortnightly or weekly.
After you submit an enrolment
After you submit an enrolment
The school will be in contact with you to discuss your application. If an offer of place is provided, parents/legal guardians will be required to sign a statement of obligation.
ACT Enrolment Period and Term Dates
ACT Enrolment Period
Parents enrolling their children in a Catholic school in the ACT for the following year are asked to complete an official enrolment form before May 31st, 2025. Applications received after the due date can only be considered if vacancies still exist.
Subit your enrolment form for Sts Peter and Paul Primary School now
School Term Dates
| 2025 | Term Begins | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday, 4 February | Friday, 11 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 29 April | Friday, 4 July |
| Term 3 | Tuesday, 22 July | Friday, 26 September |
| Term 4 | Monday, 14 October | Thursday, 18 December |
Policies and Documents
Make an enquiry and book a tour
We welcome enrolment enquiries from all families, including those who may not live in the proximity but do work in the Woden area. Please fill out the enquiry form to learn more about our school. Once we receive your details, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Also feel free to call our school on 02 6281 1932 any time during school hours.
Located in the heart of Canberra
Centrally located in the inner south Canberra suburb of Garran, Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is conveniently located close to the Canberra Hospital and Woden Town Centre. We’re a popular choice for many local families, frontline health workers and Defence families.