Small government primary school (37 students, Prep–6) in Inner Regional Katamatite, VIC.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Katamatite Primary School is also known as Katamatite PS and KPS Katamatite.
Katamatite Primary School draws students from the Katamatite Primary School.
Katamatite Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 974, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
Katamatite Primary School has about 37 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 460, Writing 438, Numeracy 476, Spelling 403, Grammar 422. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Katamatite Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 37 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.
Katamatite 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 has a value score of 49/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Katamatite Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Katamatite Primary School is located in Katamatite, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 974 (35th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.