Also known as Gardenvale PS and GPS Brighton East
NAPLAN averaging 40 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Gardenvale Primary School is also known as Gardenvale PS and GPS Brighton East.
Gardenvale Primary School draws students from the Gardenvale Primary School.
Gardenvale Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.6/100, grade B+ (top ~25% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (top ~9% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1164 (97th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gardenvale Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 454 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 523, 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.
Gardenvale Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 617 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.
Gardenvale 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 grades A− (top ~9% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Gardenvale Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Gardenvale Primary School is located in Brighton East, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1164 (97th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.