Also known as Southmoor PS and SPS Moorabbin
NAPLAN averaging 35 points above national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B+ overall.
Found by SchoolRank’s AI on Southmoor Primary School’s website.
Specialisms: Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program; STEAM program; French language program
Co-curricular: Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program
Campus & grounds: Kitchen and garden facility
Southmoor Primary School is also known as Southmoor PS and SPS Moorabbin.
Southmoor Primary School draws students from the Southmoor Primary School.
Southmoor Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 67.4/100, grade B+ (top ~25% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (top ~25% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1121 (89th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades B+ (top ~25% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Southmoor Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 445 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 522, above 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.
Southmoor Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 368 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.
Southmoor 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 A− (top ~9% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Southmoor Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Southmoor Primary School is located in Moorabbin, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1121 (89th 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.