Government co-ed primary school (U–Year 2, 277 students) in remote Port Lincoln, SA.
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School is also known as PLJPS, PLJPS Port Lincoln and Port Lincoln Junior PS.
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 277 students. It offers education for years U, R-2. 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.
Port Lincoln Junior 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.
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School is located in Port Lincoln, SA, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 974 (35th 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.