Also known as Somerville PS and SPS Somerville
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Somerville Primary School is also known as Somerville PS and SPS Somerville.
Somerville Primary School draws students from the Somerville Primary School.
Somerville Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.3/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1013 (53rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Somerville Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 420 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 479, below the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
Somerville Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 400 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.
Somerville 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+ (top ~25% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Somerville Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Somerville Primary School is located in Somerville, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1013 (53rd 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.