Small rural government primary school (18 students, Prep–6) in Great Western, Victoria.
Great Western Primary School is also known as GWPS, Great Western PS and GWPS Great Western.
Great Western Primary School draws students from the Great Western Primary School.
Great Western Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 18 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.
Great Western 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.
Great Western Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 14% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Great Western Primary School is located in Great Western, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 953 (26th 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.