Small government primary school (K–2) in Isabella Plains, ACT, serving 69 students.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is also known as IPECS and IPECS Isabella Plains.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is a very small government primary school with approximately 69 students. It offers education for years K-2. 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.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood 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.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is located in Isabella Plains, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1052 (69th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.