Also known as Parktone PS and PPS Parkdale
NAPLAN averaging 40 points above national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B+ overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Parktone Primary School’s website.
Specialisms: Leader in Me Lighthouse School; STEAM
Parktone Primary School is also known as Parktone PS and PPS Parkdale.
Parktone Primary School draws students from the Parktone Primary School.
Parktone Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 67.9/100, 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 1101 (85th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (top ~9% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Parktone Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 441 across the tested NAPLAN domains, 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.
Parktone Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 411 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.
Parktone 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.
Parktone Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Parktone Primary School is located in Parkdale, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1101 (85th 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.