Hillcrest Primary School is located in Bayswater, a near- city suburb of Perth with an average to low socio-economic index. It offers education for students aged 5 to 12 years old, however the Kindergarten is located one kilometre from the main campus. In order to gain access to private secondary high schools, a high proportion of students exit at the end of Year 6. 20% of its 400 student population are from a Language Other Than English Background. Mandarin, Vietnamese and Sudanese have strong representation, with many parents on a working visa. 8% of students are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent. While these students have some spoken English, written language skills need developing. 2.5% of students have special needs requiring an aide or external intervention. The school receives regular support from external agencies. Specialist teachers provide programs in Music, Italian, and Physical Education. A Literacy through Art program has been established. The exterior of the building has recently been painting. In 2010, the school is to receive a new library and an art room.