Small government primary school (74 students, Prep–6) in inner regional Taradale, Victoria.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Taradale Primary School is also known as Taradale PS and TPS Taradale.
Taradale Primary School draws students from the Taradale Primary School.
Taradale Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 55/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1075, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (62/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Taradale Primary School has about 74 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 11 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 were Reading 503, Writing 472, Numeracy 477, Spelling 456, Grammar 479. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Taradale Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 74 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.
Taradale 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 has a value score of 58/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Taradale 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 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Taradale Primary School is located in Taradale, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1075 (77th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.