Small government primary school (66 students, K–6) in outer regional Orford, Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Orford Primary School is also known as Orford PS and OPS Orford.
Orford Primary School draws students from the Orford Primary School.
Orford Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 918 (14th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Orford Primary School has about 66 students across 8 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 368, Writing 366, Numeracy 387, Spelling 394 and Grammar 353. Year 5 students averaged Reading 508, Writing 480, Numeracy 465, Spelling 489 and Grammar 497. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Orford Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Orford Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 66 students. It offers education for years K-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.
Orford 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.
Orford Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 51% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Orford Primary School is located in Orford, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 918 (14th 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.