Small rural primary school (29 students, Prep–6) in Elphinstone, Victoria, government funded.
Elphinstone Primary School is also known as Elphinstone PS and EPS Elphinstone.
Elphinstone Primary School draws students from the Elphinstone Primary School.
Elphinstone Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 29 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.
Elphinstone 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.
Elphinstone Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 13% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Elphinstone Primary School is located in Elphinstone, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1036 (62th 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.