Colac West Primary is a government school built on outdoor, experiential learning.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Colac West Primary is a government school built on outdoor, experiential learning. The Nature School program sits at the heart of the curriculum, giving students regular hands-on time in natural settings. The school is known for its tight-knit community feel and strong pastoral care. It supports students with disabilities and offers art and sand tray therapy as part of its learning support services. This is a school that suits families wanting an education grounded in nature and wellbeing, with genuine inclusion at its core.
Colac West Primary School is also known as CWPS, CWPS Colac and Colac West PS.
Colac West Primary School draws students from the Colac West Primary School.
Colac West Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 33.6/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 34/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 899, below the national average of 1,000.
Colac West Primary School has about 62 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 9 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 were Reading 392, Writing 410, Numeracy 409, Spelling 374, Grammar 375. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Colac West Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 62 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.
Colac West 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 36/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Colac West Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Colac West Primary School is located in Colac, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 899 (10th 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.