Located in Perth's northern suburbs 15 minutes from the CBD and situated in close proximity to one of the largest suburban shopping centres and to Trigg Beach, Karrinyup Primary School caters for approximately 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 7. The school has hard court basketball courts, tennis courts and extensive oval space for formal and informal recreation. New water-wise native Australian gardens and grounds are well-maintained and provide a pleasant outlook for the school community. The experienced teaching staff includes specialists in Physical Education, Music and Japanese. As well an Instrumental Music Program in flute, brass, guitar and clarinet is offered to children in Years 6-7. The school has a fully automated library resource centre, music room and classrooms for special groups. The recently expanded information technology centre has computers, printers, scanners, cameras and a range of other support materials for student use. Buses are provided by two after-school-care facilities to transport children to before or after school care. Parent bodies are involved in decision making and policy formation.