Also known as PLPS, Patterson Lakes PS and PLPS Patterson Lakes
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B overall.
Patterson Lakes Primary School is also known as PLPS, Patterson Lakes PS and PLPS Patterson Lakes.
Patterson Lakes Primary School draws students from the Patterson Lakes Primary School.
Patterson Lakes Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.1/100, grade B (around the national average). 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 1061 (72nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Patterson Lakes Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 426 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 497, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Patterson Lakes Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 521 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.
Patterson Lakes 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.
Patterson Lakes Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Patterson Lakes Primary School is located in Patterson Lakes, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1061 (72nd 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.