Port School is an independent co-ed school in Hamilton Hill offering vocational education and training alongside a strong pastoral approach.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Port School is an independent co-ed school in Hamilton Hill offering vocational education and training alongside a strong pastoral approach. The school stands out for its cadet and leadership programs, practical workshop facilities, and dedicated support for young parents. It suits families seeking an inquiry-led education grounded in real-world skills and genuine care for each student's wellbeing.
Port School is also known as Port Hamilton Hill.
Port School has an overall SchoolRank score of 23.8/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 32/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 906, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Port School, Year 9 students averaged 528 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Port School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 156 students. It offers education for years 8-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Port School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 62% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 66%, which is below the national benchmark.
Port School is located in Hamilton Hill, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 906 (12th 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.