Small government primary school (34 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Gunbower, Victoria.
Gunbower Primary School is also known as Gunbower PS and GPS Gunbower.
Gunbower Primary School draws students from the Gunbower Primary School.
Gunbower Primary School has about 34 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 404, Writing 414, Numeracy 376, Spelling 371 and Grammar 362. Students at Gunbower Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Gunbower Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 34 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.
Gunbower 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.
Gunbower Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 39% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Gunbower Primary School is located in Gunbower, VIC, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 921 (15th 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.