Also known as Kalinda PS and KPS Ringwood
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Kalinda Primary School’s website.
Specialisms: International student exchange with Japan
Co-curricular: Branch Out Exchange Program with Japan
Kalinda Primary School is also known as Kalinda PS and KPS Ringwood.
Kalinda Primary School draws students from the Kalinda Primary School.
Kalinda Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 59.8/100, 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 1097 (83rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kalinda Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 418 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 499, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Kalinda Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 424 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.
Kalinda 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+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Kalinda Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Kalinda Primary School is located in Ringwood, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1097 (83rd 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.