Tiny government primary school (11 students, K–6) in regional NSW serving a disadvantaged community.
Larnook Public School draws students from the Larnook PS.
In 2021 NAPLAN testing at Larnook Public School, Year 3 students averaged 355 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 424 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.
Larnook Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 11 students. It offers education for years K-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.
Larnook Public 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.
Larnook Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below the national benchmark.
Larnook Public School is located in Larnook, NSW, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 886 (8th 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.