Saltwater P–9 College is a government co-ed school in Point Cook offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme alongside dedicated STEM education.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Saltwater P–9 College is a government co-ed school in Point Cook offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme alongside dedicated STEM education. The school takes a progressive, inquiry-led approach to learning and maintains inclusive provisions across the year levels it serves. Families drawn to conceptual, hands-on education and IB methodologies will find the school's character aligned with their values.
Saltwater P-9 College draws students from the Saltwater P-9 College (and 2 more zones).
Saltwater P-9 College has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 58/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1075, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Saltwater P-9 College, Year 3 students averaged 414 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 509, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 552, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 580, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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.
Saltwater P-9 College is a large government combined school with approximately 2,199 students. It offers education for years Prep-9. 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.
Saltwater P-9 College 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 61/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Saltwater P-9 College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Saltwater P-9 College is located in Point Cook, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1075 (77th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.