Small government primary (39 students, R–6) in outer regional Rendelsham, SA.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth below the national median; the result is a C+ overall.
Rendelsham Primary School is also known as Rendelsham PS and RPS Rendelsham.
Rendelsham Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 39.5/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 44/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1007, close to the national average of 1,000.
Rendelsham Primary School has about 39 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 416, Writing 427, Numeracy 419, Spelling 402, Grammar 358. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Rendelsham Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 39 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.
Rendelsham 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 has a value score of 46/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Rendelsham Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 56% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Rendelsham Primary School is located in Rendelsham, SA, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 1007 (50th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.