Also known as Parkdale PS and PPS Parkdale
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is an A- overall.
Parkdale Primary School is also known as Parkdale PS and PPS Parkdale.
Parkdale Primary School draws students from the Parkdale Primary School.
Parkdale Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 73/100, grade A− (top ~9% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (top ~9% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1133 (92nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Parkdale Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 471 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 536, well above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
Parkdale Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 631 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.
Parkdale 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 A− (top ~9% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Parkdale Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 13% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is excellent.
Parkdale Primary School is located in Parkdale, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1133 (92nd 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.