Fitzroy North Primary is a government school built on inquiry-based learning and progressive practice.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Fitzroy North Primary is a government school built on inquiry-based learning and progressive practice. It follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, which emphasises conceptual thinking and global-mindedness alongside core skills. The school has a tight-knit community feel, welcoming families who value hands-on exploration and open-ended learning. It suits parents looking for an alternative to traditional teaching methods in a neighbourhood setting.
Fitzroy North Primary School is also known as FNPS, Fitzroy North PS and FNPS Fitzroy North.
Fitzroy North Primary School draws students from the Fitzroy North Primary School.
Fitzroy North Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 56/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 64/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1150, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Fitzroy North Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 429 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 509, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Fitzroy North Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 363 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.
Fitzroy North 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 68/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Fitzroy North Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. This is 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 89%, which is moderate.
Fitzroy North Primary School is located in Fitzroy North, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1150 (95th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.