Small rural government primary school (15 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Penshurst, VIC.
Penshurst Primary School is also known as Penshurst PS and PPS Penshurst.
Penshurst Primary School draws students from the Penshurst Primary School.
Penshurst Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 15 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.
Penshurst 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.
Penshurst Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 7% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Penshurst Primary School is located in Penshurst, VIC, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 977 (36th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.