St Lawrence Primary School commenced in 1960 under the auspice of the Sisters of Mercy, and still maintains a close connection to the Sisters and the Mercy Charism. The school serves the Parish community of St Lawrence and Mary Immaculate and is under the care of the Salvatorian Order of Priests. St Lawrence Primary School has been an integral part of life in the Balcatta, Gwelup and Stirling Regions. Children attend from many other communities be part of an educational experience, centred on Gospel values.