Small government primary school (95 students, Prep–6) in Lower Plenty, Melbourne.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Lower Plenty Primary School is also known as LPPS, Lower Plenty PS and LPPS Lower Plenty.
Lower Plenty Primary School draws students from the Lower Plenty Primary School.
Lower Plenty Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 63.6/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1093 (82nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Lower Plenty Primary School has about 95 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 14 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 397, Writing 415, Numeracy 408, Spelling 364 and Grammar 391. Year 5 students averaged Reading 538, Writing 487, Numeracy 498, Spelling 486 and Grammar 561. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Lower Plenty Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Lower Plenty Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 95 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.
Lower Plenty 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+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Lower Plenty Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Lower Plenty Primary School is located in Lower Plenty, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1093 (82nd 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.