Helena Valley Primary School is surrounded by bushland which gives it a relaxed rural atmosphere. The school was established in 1927 and over the years has grown to now accommodate 310 students from Kindergarten to Year 7. All eight areas of the curriculum are taught with an emphasis on catering to a broad range of abilities, needs and interests. The school has specialist teachers in Italian, Physical Education, Music and Library. Specialist instruction in guitar and flute is provided. Dancing is taught to years 4-7 in term 4 of each year. The school accesses district extension programmes for children who require an extra challenge. A Learning Support and a Student's at Educational Risk coordinator assist teachers to develop Individual Education Plans. The priorities of the school focus on Literacy, Science, Sustainability and Values. The school is involved in rehabilitating adjacent bushland as part of the learning programme. There is a friendly and dedicated Parent's and Citizen's group which meets on the second Monday of the month. This energetic band has provided a wide range of facilities and resources to support the learning programme and environment of the school.