Small government primary (118 students, Prep–6) in Churchill, regional Victoria.
NAPLAN 30 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Churchill North Primary School is also known as CNPS, CNPS Churchill and Churchill North PS.
Churchill North Primary School draws students from the Churchill North Primary School.
Churchill North Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 41.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 41/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 908, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Churchill North Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 400 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 437, well below the national average of 490 for that year level. 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.
Churchill North Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 118 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.
Churchill North 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 43/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Churchill North Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 58% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
Churchill North Primary School is located in Churchill, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 908 (12th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.