Also known as Karingal PS and KPS Frankston
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Karingal Primary School is also known as Karingal PS and KPS Frankston.
Karingal Primary School draws students from the Karingal Primary School.
Karingal Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.6/100, grade B− (slightly below average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 985 (40th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Karingal Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 380 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 486, in line with the national average of 490 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.
Karingal Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 239 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.
Karingal 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 (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Karingal Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Karingal Primary School is located in Frankston, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 985 (40th 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.