Drouin Primary is a progressive, government primary school that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and active student leadership.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Drouin Primary is a progressive, government primary school that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and active student leadership. From Prep onwards, all students study Japanese, and the school runs strong instrumental music and choir programs. There's targeted support for early reading and mathematics, plus extension for advanced learners. Known for its engaged student leaders and community garden, the school fosters a tight-knit, hands-on learning culture that suits families valuing language exposure, creative arts, and children having real voice in school life.
Drouin Primary School is also known as Drouin PS and DPS Drouin.
Drouin Primary School draws students from the Drouin Primary School.
Drouin Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 972, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Drouin Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 395 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 465, 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.
Drouin Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 504 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.
Drouin 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 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Drouin Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Drouin Primary School is located in Drouin, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 972 (34th 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.