Also known as Aspendale PS and APS Aspendale
NAPLAN averaging 26 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Aspendale Primary School’s website.
Specialisms: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
Aspendale Primary School is also known as Aspendale PS and APS Aspendale.
Aspendale Primary School draws students from the Aspendale Primary School.
Aspendale Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.2/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1100 (84th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Aspendale Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 430 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 518, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Aspendale Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 477 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.
Aspendale 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 grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Aspendale Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Aspendale Primary School is located in Aspendale, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1100 (84th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.