Also known as CEPS, CEPS Cheltenham and Cheltenham East PS
NAPLAN averaging 44 points above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is an A- overall.
Cheltenham East Primary School is also known as CEPS, CEPS Cheltenham and Cheltenham East PS.
Cheltenham East Primary School draws students from the Cheltenham East Primary School.
Cheltenham East Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 75.1/100, grade A− (top ~9% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (top ~9% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1122 (90th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (top ~25% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cheltenham East Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 451 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 533, well 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.
Cheltenham East Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 392 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.
Cheltenham East 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 A− (top ~9% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Cheltenham East Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. 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. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Cheltenham East Primary School is located in Cheltenham, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1122 (90th 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.