Creswick Primary is a government school built on structured, knowledge-rich learning.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Creswick Primary is a government school built on structured, knowledge-rich learning. Junior students learn to read through systematic synthetic phonics, with a deliberate curriculum that builds foundations carefully. The school sits on spacious grounds with solid facilities including an indoor gym and multi-purpose room. A dedicated wellbeing team supports students, and pastoral care runs deep through the culture. Families choosing Creswick typically value traditional approaches, clear routines, and a school that prioritises student wellbeing alongside academics.
Creswick Primary School is also known as Creswick PS and CPS Creswick.
Creswick Primary School draws students from the Creswick Primary School.
Creswick Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 51/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1009, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Creswick Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 407 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 484, in line with 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.
Creswick Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 148 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.
Creswick 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 54/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Creswick Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Creswick Primary School is located in Creswick, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1009 (51th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.