Very small government primary school (29 students, Prep–6) in Sassafras, Victoria.
Sassafras Primary School is also known as Sassafras PS and SPS Sassafras.
Sassafras Primary School draws students from the Sassafras Primary School.
Sassafras Primary School has about 29 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 4 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 410, Writing 375, Numeracy 424, Spelling 344 and Grammar 386. Year 5 students averaged Reading 542, Writing 482, Numeracy 575, Spelling 486 and Grammar 545. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Sassafras Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Sassafras Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 29 students. It offers education for years Prep-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.
Sassafras 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.
Sassafras Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 51% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Sassafras Primary School is located in Sassafras, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1055 (70th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.