Established in 1938, Dalkeith Primary School is a dynamic and progressive school approximately 8 km from the Perth CBD. The school has a multi-cultural population with 290 students enrolled from kindergarten to year 7. Most families represent professional, business and senior management sectors. Strong partnerships with parents and the community exist and are actively supported and maintained. The harmonious atmosphere at Dalkeith provides a safe, cooperative environment in which every student can access a rigorous, integrated curriculum to fully develop to his or her potential. Dalkeith staff are highly professional, approachable educators who are committed to the school's vision. Through participation in professional learning and research, they continue to develop skills, expertise and understandings in current curriculum initiatives. Their excellence has been recognised through state and district awards. The school enjoys success in both the academic, physical and artistic fields. Dalkeith students consistently perform above state and national averages in external assessments as indicated by the large number of scholarships to secondary schools won by students each year.