Small government primary school in Shelford, regional Victoria, serving Prep–Year 6 with 13 enrolments.
Shelford Primary School is also known as Shelford PS and SPS Shelford.
Shelford Primary School draws students from the Shelford Primary School.
Shelford Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 13 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.
Shelford 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.
Shelford Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Shelford Primary School is located in Shelford, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1013 (53th 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.