Independent boys' primary school in South Yarra, VIC; 35 students in Years 2–10.
NAPLAN 39 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C- overall.
Kamaruka has an overall SchoolRank score of 38.4/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 40/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1094, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kamaruka, Year 3 students averaged 426 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 457, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 477, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 491, well below the national average of 569 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.
Kamaruka is a very small independent combined school with approximately 35 students. It offers education for years 2-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Kamaruka has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 77%, which is below the national benchmark.
Kamaruka is located in South Yarra, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1094 (83th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.