Jennings Street School is a co-ed government primary in Laverton with a progressive, inquiry-led approach woven through the curriculum.
Jennings Street School is a co-ed government primary in Laverton with a progressive, inquiry-led approach woven through the curriculum. It runs a STEAM program built on project-based learning, music therapy, and embedded speech and occupational therapy support. The school uses differentiated teaching and is known for its strongly pastoral culture. The on-site school cafe and canteen doubles as a functional learning space, connecting real-world skills to classroom work. This school suits families wanting hands-on, exploratory learning with strong wellbeing and learning support embedded in daily practice.
Jennings Street School is also known as JSS Laverton.
Jennings Street School is a very small government special school with approximately 117 students. 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.
Jennings Street 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.
Jennings Street School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 62% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Jennings Street School is located in Laverton, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1037 (63rd 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.