Frankston Primary is a progressive government school where inquiry learning sits at the centre of classroom life.
NAPLAN 32 points below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Frankston Primary is a progressive government school where inquiry learning sits at the centre of classroom life. Early years (P–2) have a dedicated literacy focus, giving children a strong foundation in reading and writing. The school runs a strong camping program that builds confidence and connection to nature, reflecting its pastoral approach to wellbeing. Families looking for a school that values curiosity, outdoor learning, and supportive pastoral care will find a good fit here.
Frankston Primary School draws students from the Frankston East Primary School (and 1 more zone).
Frankston Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 62.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1015, above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (87/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Frankston Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 374 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 458, 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.
Frankston Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 241 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.
Frankston 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 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Frankston Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 35% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Frankston Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1015 (54th 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.