Small government primary school (49 students, Prep–6) in Axe Creek, inner regional Victoria.
NAPLAN 21 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Eppalock Primary School draws students from the Eppalock Primary School.
Eppalock Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1043, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Eppalock Primary School, Year 5 students averaged 469 across the tested NAPLAN domains, 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.
Eppalock Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 49 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.
Eppalock 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 58/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Eppalock Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Eppalock Primary School is located in Axe Creek, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1043 (66th 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.