Hollywood Primary School is located in the district of Nedlands and caters for students from Kindergarten to year 7. The majority of families are from English speaking backgrounds. The area attracts professional families due to the close proximity of medical and educational institutions as well as small business houses. Around 80% of the students reside in the local area. The school was built in 1935. The buildings facilitate a flexible approach to curriculum delivery as the school caters for a large number of students who are deemed Gifted and Talented. The school has expansive grounds with two ovals and access to a third. Students also have access to tennis courts, a cricket pitch and nets, basketball and netball courts and two adventure playgrounds. The school has a 25 metre swimming pool that is used for physical education lessons, in term swimming lessons and swimming carnivals. The school has a very active P&C. This forum provides an opportunity for parents to become informed about current educational trends and issues, to raise funds to address identified school needs and to participate in community spirit enjoyed by Hollywood families and friends.