Founded in 1974 as Lance Holt School Claremont, Moerlina School has been part of Perth’s western suburbs for over 40 years, shaped by a spirit of independence, adaptability, and community.
The school began in the Members’ Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds, where classrooms were packed away each week. In 1977, after moving to the Homecrafts Pavilion, Moerlina School was formally established as an independent entity. Its name, of Aboriginal origin, means “friendly spirit”—a value that continues to define the school.
By 1982, Moerlina had secured land at the showgrounds and built its first permanent home. During these years, the annual Show Week closure saw learning move off-site, giving rise to the much-loved whole-school camp.
In 1994, the school relocated to its current purpose-built campus on Brockway Road, Mount Claremont, marking a new phase of stability and growth.
Since then, Moerlina has continued to evolve, with the addition of the Carnaby Room in 2009 and the Early Learning Centre in 2010.
Today, Moerlina remains grounded in its history while continuing to grow—retaining the same spirit of warmth, independence, and innovation that has shaped it from the beginning.
