Our Lady of the Cape Primary School, Dunsborough

245 Cape Naturaliste Road
PO Box 562
Dunsborough WA 6281
(08) 9781 3200
admin@ladyofcape.wa.edu.au

Bus Information
Bus Information

School Bus Information

Two separate bus services operate for students attending Our Lady of the Cape (involving three buses).

Swan Transit operate a fare charging service for students who live within 4.5 km of school.

A school bus service, free of charge, operates for students who live more than 4.5 km from school. Please ask at the office for further information.

There is a form on the parents’ notice board in the Early Childhood Centre that must be filled in at the beginning of each week so that young children travelling on the bus can be accounted for (Year PP – Y2). Only children named on this form will be placed on a bus. Please also write in your class teacher’s communication book. In the best interests of all students, no verbal instructions from students will be deemed valid.

The school supports the bus driver’s right to refuse to transport students who misbehave on the bus. Misbehaviour reported on the bus is treated as a serious matter.

Orange Bus Service

These buses provide access to school for students in rural areas, you are required to apply and be approved to use the bus via www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au.

First Bus – John
Eagle Bay, Commonage, Wildwood, Vasse Yallingup Siding and off shoots

Second Bus – Brad (South West Coachlines)
Quedjinup run

Third Bus – Wayne
Yallingup run across Sheoak and Wyadup Road, Caves and into Yallingup

 

Town Bus Service (815)

The designated public town service area of Dunsborough (to local schools) is serviced by the Swan Transit bus (bus 815).

These services are numbered 815S on the timetable and pick up from OLC at approximately 3.10pm and Dunsborough Primary School then travel the 815 route, or alternatively, in the morning drop off at OLC approximately 8.20 – 8.30am.

An electronic version of the 815 service can also be found at www.transregional.wa.gov.au

You do not need to apply of be approved to use these services.

You may apply for a smartrider card to take advantage of reduced student fares. If you do not get a smartrider card the fare will depend on how many zones you are travelling through.

Smartrider card applications are available from the school or online. Alternatively, call the Info Line on 136213 or 9753 7500.

Did you know there is a Transperth Bus App?

In the tab ‘Routes’ you can search for your school bus number.

When you enter a time, and find your school bus in the list, that it shows a route map and a schedule.