Tiny government primary school (35 students, Prep–6) in inner regional Lancaster, VIC.
Lancaster Primary School is also known as Lancaster PS and LPS Lancaster.
Lancaster Primary School draws students from the Lancaster Primary School.
Lancaster Primary School has about 35 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 352, Writing 352, Numeracy 395, Spelling 373 and Grammar 313. Year 5 students averaged Reading 434, Writing 405, Numeracy 444, Spelling 396 and Grammar 400. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Lancaster Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Lancaster Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 35 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.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 18% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Lancaster Primary School is located in Lancaster, VIC, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 945 (23rd 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.