Wellard Village Primary School

Wellard is a suburb that has grown remarkably fast—its population jumped from just over 3,200 in 2011 to more than 14,000 by 2021—and it was designed from the start as a family-friendly, transit-oriented community. You’ll find a mix of detached homes, townhouses, and apartments here, and the area’s median house value has climbed sharply over the past five years, a sign of its growing appeal. The Village at Wellard is built around the train station, with a planned shopping precinct anchored by Woolworths, so daily errands are convenient. It’s a middle-income, family-focused suburb in the City of Kwinana, and the energy of a young, expanding community is tangible—you’ll likely meet neighbours who are also settling in and building their routines.

Wellard Village Primary School sits at the heart of this community, serving the local intake area. The classroom environment reflects the suburb’s family-oriented character, and you can expect a school that’s integrated into the neighbourhood’s daily rhythm. For a current rundown of activities—whether it’s sport, music, or special interest groups—the school office is the best first stop. They’ll have the most up-to-date list for the coming year, and they’re used to welcoming new families who are just finding their feet.

For working parents, before- and after-school care is handled by Big Childcare, located right at Wellard Village Primary School on Brentford Parade. The service holds a “Meeting” National Quality Standard rating and accepts bookings, which gives you a solid, regulated option for wrap-around care. The school office can confirm current before- and after-school care arrangements. Having care on-site is a real convenience—it means your child stays in a familiar environment, and you avoid the extra drop-off run across town.

When you don’t feel like cooking, Wellard has a few straightforward options. The Woolworths at Wellard Square Shopping Centre on Runnymede Gate is your main grocery anchor, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday until 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM—handy for a late-week shop or a weekend top-up. For a quick bite, there’s a Subway at the corner of The Strand and Chiswick Parade, perfect for a no-fuss sandwich night. The planned Wellard Square precinct is set to bring more brand-name retailers and fast-food outlets, so the dining scene will likely grow. For now, it’s about practicality: a solid supermarket and a reliable sub shop cover most weeknight needs.

If your child needs extra academic support, Success Tutoring Wellard offers English and Math programs mapped to the Australian Curriculum, with personalised plans and holiday activities like public speaking, coding, and creative writing. There’s also Ezy English Tutoring in nearby Bertram, where a tutor named Ruthvik serves the Wellard area—both options cater to primary and high school students. Transperth trains and buses serve the area, and the journey planner will show your nearest stop and the time into the city. A train to Perth Underground takes roughly 30 minutes, and Mandurah is about 22 minutes in the other direction. Bus route 541 also connects Wellard Station to Kwinana Station via Runnymede Gate, giving you flexible options for getting around.

Start by calling the school office to introduce your family and ask about the current activity list and any enrolment details. Then, reach out to Big Childcare to confirm their before- and after-school hours so you can lock in your work schedule. Pop by Woolworths to get a feel for the local shopping rhythm, and if tutoring is on your radar, contact Success Tutoring Wellard to discuss your child’s needs. Transperth trains and buses serve the area, and the journey planner will show your nearest stop and the time into the city. Welcome to a suburb that’s clearly built with families in mind.