Small government primary school (290 students, Prep–6) in Hamlyn Heights, Victoria.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is also known as HBPS, Hamlyn Banks PS and HBPS Hamlyn Heights.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School draws students from the Hamlyn Banks Primary School.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.4/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 976, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Hamlyn Banks Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 392 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 468, 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.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 290 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.
Hamlyn Banks 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 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 976 (36th 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.