Very small independent co-ed school in Hampton, VIC with 38 students across all year levels.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and growth above the national median; the result is an A overall.
Tombolo Academy has an overall SchoolRank score of 85.3/100, rated "Excellent". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 82/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1119, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (100/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Tombolo Academy, Year 9 students averaged 676 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
Tombolo Academy is a very small independent combined school with approximately 38 students. It offers education for years U. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Tombolo Academy has approximate annual tuition fees of $13,163. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 62/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Tombolo Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 60% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below the national benchmark.
Tombolo Academy is located in Hampton, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1119 (89th 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.