Gosnells Primary is a co-ed government school with two distinct strengths: a specialist program for students with autism spectrum disorder and a performing arts program.
NAPLAN 37 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Gosnells Primary is a co-ed government school with two distinct strengths: a specialist program for students with autism spectrum disorder and a performing arts program. The school is known for its strongly pastoral approach and tight-knit community, making it an inclusive environment where students can develop both academically and creatively. It suits families seeking specialist support for autism alongside creative opportunities, or those valuing a supportive, connected school culture.
Gosnells Primary School is also known as Gosnells PS and GPS Gosnells.
Gosnells Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.2/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 40/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 950, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gosnells Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 364 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 459, 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.
Gosnells Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 434 students. It offers education for years K-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.
Gosnells 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 42/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Gosnells Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Gosnells Primary School is located in Gosnells, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 950 (25th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.