Also known as Hillsmeade PS and HPS Narre Warren South
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Hillsmeade Primary School’s website.
Gifted & accelerated: Victorian High Abilities Program; Casey Community of Practice Masterclass
Campus & grounds: Early Learning Centre
Hillsmeade Primary School is also known as Hillsmeade PS and HPS Narre Warren South.
Hillsmeade Primary School draws students from the Hillsmeade Primary School.
Hillsmeade Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.7/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 994 (44th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Hillsmeade Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 401 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 489, in line with 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.
Hillsmeade Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 782 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.
Hillsmeade 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 grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Hillsmeade Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Hillsmeade Primary School is located in Narre Warren South, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 994 (44th 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.