Very small government primary school in outer regional Nyah West, VIC, serving Prep–Year 6 with 42 enrolments.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Nyah District Primary School is also known as NDPS, NDPS Nyah West and Nyah District PS.
Nyah District Primary School draws students from the Nyah District Primary School.
Nyah District Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.6/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 893 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Nyah District Primary School has about 42 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 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 355, Writing 389, Numeracy 367, Spelling 358 and Grammar 323. Year 5 students averaged Reading 456, Writing 491, Numeracy 456, Spelling 464 and Grammar 443. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Nyah District Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Nyah District Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 42 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.
Nyah District 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− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Nyah District Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Nyah District Primary School is located in Nyah West, VIC, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 893 (9th 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.