Also known as Carrum PS and CPS Carrum
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Carrum Primary School is also known as Carrum PS and CPS Carrum.
Carrum Primary School draws students from the Carrum Primary School.
Carrum Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.7/100, 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 (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1075 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Carrum Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 437 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 499, in line with 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.
Carrum Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 369 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.
Carrum 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.
Carrum Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Carrum Primary School is located in Carrum, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1075 (77th 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.