Also known as Darrang PS and DPS Knoxfield
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Darrang Primary School’s website.
Specialisms: Robotics and S.T.R.E.A.M
Co-curricular: Cross country running program; Inter-school sports competition
Darrang Primary School is also known as Darrang PS and DPS Knoxfield.
Darrang Primary School draws students from the Carrington Primary School.
Darrang Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.2/100, grade B− (slightly below average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 974 (35th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Darrang Primary School has about 64 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 392, Writing 394, Numeracy 381, Spelling 393 and Grammar 378. Year 5 students averaged Reading 471, Writing 438, Numeracy 467, Spelling 503 and Grammar 478. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Darrang Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Darrang Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 64 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.
Darrang 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 B− (slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Darrang Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Darrang Primary School is located in Knoxfield, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 974 (35th 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.