Leongatha Primary is a progressive, inquiry-led school where arts and STEM sit equally at the core.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Leongatha Primary is a progressive, inquiry-led school where arts and STEM sit equally at the core. It's known for a strongly pastoral approach, backed by a dedicated Wellbeing and Inclusion Leader, therapy dogs, and a tight-knit community feel. Learning support runs deep: structured literacy tutoring, specialist staff, and a Support and Extension Program help all children find their level. From Grade 3, every student gets a one-to-one iPad; performing arts and an extensive library are standout features. It suits families after a creative, caring environment where wellbeing and academic curiosity go hand in hand.
Leongatha Primary School is also known as Leongatha PS and LPS Leongatha.
Leongatha Primary School draws students from the Leongatha Primary School.
Leongatha Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1008, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Leongatha Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 414 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 476, below 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.
Leongatha Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 582 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.
Leongatha 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 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Leongatha Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Leongatha Primary School is located in Leongatha, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1008 (51th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.