Small government primary (29 students, R–6) in Rapid Bay, regional South Australia.
Rapid Bay Primary School is also known as RBPS, Rapid Bay PS and RBPS Rapid Bay.
Rapid Bay Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 29 students. It offers education for years R-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.
Rapid Bay 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.
Rapid Bay Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 70%, which is below the national benchmark.
Rapid Bay Primary School is located in Rapid Bay, SA, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 975 (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.