Also known as PRPS, Park Ridge PS and PRPS Rowville
NAPLAN averaging 38 points above national year-level averages; the result is a B+ overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Park Ridge Primary School’s website.
Specialisms: Physical Education specialist program; Performing Arts specialist program; Visual Arts specialist program; Indonesian language specialist program; Science specialist program; Music specialist program
Learning support: Learning Specialists
Campus & grounds: Gymnasium; Science Room; Music Room; Art Room; Multi-purpose building for assemblies and specialist classes; Adventure playgrounds
Park Ridge Primary School is also known as PRPS, Park Ridge PS and PRPS Rowville.
Park Ridge Primary School draws students from the Park Ridge Primary School.
Park Ridge Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.2/100, grade B+ (top ~25% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1067 (74th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Park Ridge Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 455 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 517, above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Park Ridge Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 527 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.
Park Ridge 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+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Park Ridge Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Park Ridge Primary School is located in Rowville, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1067 (74th 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.