Gooseberry Hill Primary School is nestled in the Perth Hills surrounded by Kalamunda National Park as a natural resource for student learning. The school has a population of 350 students (K to 7) with a focus on science, the arts and PATHS programs. The school has very strong bonds with its local community. A feature of the school is a strong arts program in Art/Craft and Music. The school supports junior and senior choirs which have impressed audiences with stunning performances. The School of Instrumental Music (SIM) assists students at the school to learn an instrument. Extra curricular programs provided include the Active After-School Sports, the Solar Engineer's Program and Aviators' Club. Solar Engineers build solar model boats for Western Power's annual State Solar Boat Challenge and have represented WA in four National Interstate competitions run by Engineers Australia. The after hours Aviators' Club caters for students with an interest in flying hand built craft. There is a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy throughout the school's programs as well as promoting the environment as a 'Solar School' and a 'Sustainable Schools' member.