Small government primary school (32 students) in Cavendish, outer regional Victoria, serving Prep–Year 6.
Cavendish Primary School is also known as Cavendish PS and CPS Cavendish.
Cavendish Primary School draws students from the Cavendish Primary School.
Cavendish Primary School has about 32 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 390, Writing 406, Numeracy 388, Spelling 362 and Grammar 415. Students at Cavendish Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Cavendish Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 32 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.
Cavendish 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.
Cavendish Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Cavendish Primary School is located in Cavendish, VIC, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 992 (43rd 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.