School Profile

Gormandale & District Primary School is a community minded school, set in the picturesque farm setting of Gormandale, in between the larger towns of Traralgon and Yarram. We are a family and community-oriented school serving families in Gormandale and surrounding areas. The school is an amalgamation of 5 small schools that were previously operating in the greater district, and merged into one site in 1995. We have a current enrolment of 41 students and operate 3 classrooms Junior (P/1), Middle (2/3/4) and Senior (5/6). 

Gormandale is a small town located 22km south-east of Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley and is approximately 2.5hrs east of Melbourne. The town is nestled in the picturesque Merriman’s Creek Valley just beyond Loy Yang Power Station. The Hyland Highway runs through Gormandale and leads onto attractions and towns including: Tarra Bulga National Park, Ninety Mile Beach, Yarram, Port Albert and Woodside.

Gormandale is a proud community that is supportive of our local school. There are sporting facilities within the town which cater for football, netball and tennis. There is a very active Community House who maintain a community garden and BBQ area for the town. The historical Gormandale Mechanics Institute (hall) hosts many activities including Karate for all ages. The hall is utilised by the school for many events throughout the year.