Sherbourne is a progressive, inquiry-led primary school where learning happens through exploration and questions.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
Sherbourne is a progressive, inquiry-led primary school where learning happens through exploration and questions. The school runs a strong outdoor education program featuring regular camping, and celebrates creative expression through a writers festival. Children also build resilience and teamwork through hands-on events like the Billy Cart Derby. Sherbourne suits families wanting a school that values curiosity and independent thinking alongside practical skills.
Sherbourne Primary School is also known as Sherbourne PS and SPS Briar Hill.
Sherbourne Primary School draws students from the Sherbourne Primary School.
Sherbourne Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 58.2/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1086 (80th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Sherbourne Primary School has about 64 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 9 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 438, Writing 460, Numeracy 404, Spelling 441 and Grammar 426. Year 5 students averaged Reading 517, Writing 510, Numeracy 484, Spelling 439 and Grammar 484. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Sherbourne Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Sherbourne Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 64 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.
Sherbourne 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 grades B+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Sherbourne Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Sherbourne Primary School is located in Briar Hill, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1086 (80th 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.