Highbury Primary School (HPS) is a school located in the northeastern foothills of Australia. The school's motto is "Learning Together, Achieving Excellence" and the values of Persistence, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience are modeled by all members of the school community, including students, staff, parents, and the wider community. The Australian Curriculum forms the basis of all teaching at the school, with Music, Science, Chinese (Mandarin), Auslan, and Physical Education taught by specialist teachers. The school's strategic focus areas are Numeracy, particularly problem solving, and Literacy, particularly Reading Comprehension and the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) as tools for learning.

In addition to the academic programs, there are a variety of extracurricular programs and activities available for students to participate in such as Oliphant Science Awards, International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), and a variety of music programs. Students are also encouraged to take on leadership roles through groups such as Student Voice, Media, and Learning Leaders. The school also has a strong focus on sports and fitness, with opportunities for students to participate in sports clinics and SAPSASA sporting events. As an AuSSI-SA school, HPS also aims to continuously improve sustainability practices and encourages all students and staff to take responsibility for reducing waste and increasing recycling.