Manchester Primary is a government school with a STEAM-focused curriculum and progressive, inquiry-led teaching.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Manchester Primary is a government school with a STEAM-focused curriculum and progressive, inquiry-led teaching. The school emphasises pastoral care and runs strong arts programs alongside Auslan instruction. It suits families wanting creative, hands-on learning in a supportive environment.
Manchester Primary School draws students from the Manchester Primary School.
Manchester Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 37/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 955, slightly below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (77/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Manchester Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 353 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 460, 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.
Manchester Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 158 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.
Manchester 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 39/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Manchester Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is 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 89%, which is moderate.
Manchester Primary School is located in Mooroolbark, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 955 (27th 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.