Councils · Victoria

Cardinia Shire: Kids' Activities, Events & Schools

17 kids' activity providers · 37 schools · 32 suburbs · curated by AroundSchools

AroundSchools lists 17 kids' activity providers in the Cardinia area across 7 categories, led by Sports (15) and Music (1), 37 schools (26 government, 6 Catholic, 5 independent). Everything below links to a page with the details and a way to get in touch.

About Cardinia Shire

Council website www.cardinia.vic.gov.au
1,283 km²
32 suburbs

School holidays are on now (Victoria): Spring holidays · 19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026 Holiday activities →

What's on in Cardinia

No dated events are listed for Cardinia right now. The providers below run classes year-round; see this weekend's family events by city, or check the council's website for council programs.

Kids' activity providers in Cardinia

17 providers across 7 categories. Featured providers first.

Sports15Music1Entertainment1

Most common activities

Karate5Swimming4Tennis4Gymnastics1Jiujitsu1Music1Play centre1

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Play centre

Pakenham

Crocs Playcentre Pakenham

Browse Cardinia kids' activities by suburb

The number is how many providers list that suburb.

Pakenham14 Bunyip1 Garfield1 Koo Wee Rup1

Schools in Cardinia

37 schools: 26 government, 6 Catholic, 5 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.

primary31secondary11kindergarten2early learning1

St Francis Xavier CollegeBeaconsfield · Catholic
Koo Wee Rup Secondary CollegeKoo Wee Rup · government
John Henry Primary SchoolPakenham · government
Officer Primary SchoolOfficer · government
Pakenham Lakeside Primary SchoolPakenham · government
Pakenham Springs Primary SchoolPakenham · government
Pakenham Secondary CollegePakenham · government
Emerald Secondary CollegeEmerald · government
Beaconsfield Primary SchoolBeaconsfield · government
Pakenham Consolidated SchoolPakenham · government
Bridgewood Primary SchoolOfficer · government
Emerald Primary SchoolEmerald · government

Schools by suburb

Pakenham9 Officer8 Koo Wee Rup3

Libraries, parks & community spaces in Cardinia

2 libraries, 57 parks and playgrounds.

Casey Cardinia LibrariesEmerald · Library
Pakenham LibraryPakenham · Library
Aura Vale Lake ParkMenzies Creek · Park / playground
Bayles Fauna ParkBayles · Park / playground
Bob Burgess ReserveBeaconsfield · Park / playground
Bunyip Bushland ReserveBunyip · Park / playground
Bunyip G Streamside ReserveBunyip North · Park / playground
Bunyip Recreation ReserveBunyip · Park / playground
Bunyip State ParkGembrook · Park / playground
Cardinia WatersPakenham · Park / playground
Cochrane ParkKoo Wee Rup · Park / playground
CORA Lynn Recreation ReserveCora Lynn · Park / playground

Suburbs in the Cardinia area

By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary.

Bayles · Beaconsfield · Beaconsfield Upper · Bunyip · Cardinia · Cockatoo · Emerald · Garfield · Gembrook · Koo Wee Rup · Lang Lang · Nar Nar Goon · Narre Warren East · Officer · Pakenham · Tynong and 16 more

Nearby councils

City of Casey City of Greater Dandenong Knox City Council Frankston City Council City of Maroondah City of Kingston

Frequently asked questions

How many kids' activity providers are in Cardinia Shire?

AroundSchools lists 17 across 7 categories, led by Sports (15) and Music (1). The suburbs with the most are Pakenham, Bunyip, Garfield.

How many schools are in Cardinia Shire?

37: 26 government, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.

When are the next school holidays in VIC?

Victoria is currently in the spring break: 19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026 (government school dates).

Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries, updated 24 Sept 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go.