Also known as Kananook PS and KPS Seaford
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Kananook Primary School is also known as Kananook PS and KPS Seaford.
Kananook Primary School draws students from the Kananook Primary School.
Kananook Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 63.5/100, grade B+ (top ~25% nationally). 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 1014 (53rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kananook Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 439 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 493, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
Kananook Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 190 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.
Kananook 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.
Kananook Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Kananook Primary School is located in Seaford, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1014 (53rd 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.