Small independent primary school (94 students, Prep–6) in Kilsyth, VIC, catering to co-ed students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
Ghilgai School is also known as Ghilgai Kilsyth.
Ghilgai School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.4/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 59/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1061, well above the national average of 1,000.
Ghilgai School has about 94 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 13 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 455, Writing 445, Numeracy 460, Spelling 450, Grammar 465. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Ghilgai School is a very small independent primary school with approximately 94 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Ghilgai School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Ghilgai School is located in Kilsyth, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1061 (72th 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.