Small independent primary school in Kew, VIC, serving 49 students across multiple year levels (prep to Year 9).
NAPLAN 24 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Giant Steps Melbourne has an overall SchoolRank score of 60.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 45/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1125, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Giant Steps Melbourne, Year 3 students averaged 410 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 470, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 500, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 530, below the national average of 569 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.
Giant Steps Melbourne is a very small independent primary school with approximately 49 students. It offers education for years U. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Giant Steps Melbourne has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 75% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
Giant Steps Melbourne is located in Kew, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1125 (90th 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.