Aberfeldie Primary is a traditional government school that emphasises structured, evidence-based learning.
NAPLAN averaging +39 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Aberfeldie Primary is a traditional government school that emphasises structured, evidence-based learning. Literacy sits at its heart, taught through explicit phonics and structured methods. The school runs the Victorian School of Japanese alongside strong music and arts programs anchored in the Joan Kirner Creative Hub. A working food garden supports sustainability learning. Known for its pastoral strength and inclusive community, Aberfeldie suits families wanting clear teaching foundations and a school that nurtures both academic skills and student leadership. It welcomes learners needing extra support through its inclusion team.
Aberfeldie Primary School draws students from the Aberfeldie Primary School.
Aberfeldie Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 62.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 66/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1108, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Aberfeldie Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 447 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 527, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Aberfeldie Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 374 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Aberfeldie Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 70/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Aberfeldie Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Aberfeldie Primary School is located in Essendon, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1108 (86th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.