Tiny government primary school (57 students, R–6) in Norton Summit, outer Adelaide.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Norton Summit Primary School is also known as NSPS, Norton Summit PS and NSPS Norton Summit.
Norton Summit Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 53/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1098, well above the national average of 1,000.
Norton Summit Primary School has about 57 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 8 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 were Reading 448, Writing 452, Numeracy 472, Spelling 435, Grammar 470. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Norton Summit Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 57 students. It offers education for years R-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.
Norton Summit 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 56/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Norton Summit Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Norton Summit Primary School is located in Norton Summit, SA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1098 (84th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.