Independent co-ed school in Hampton, VIC with 38 students, ungraded (U) intake.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is an A overall.
Tombolo Academy is also known as Tombolo Hampton.
Tombolo Academy has an overall SchoolRank score of 85.1/100, 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.
Tombolo Academy has about 38 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 3 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 653, Writing 695, Numeracy 669, Spelling 661, Grammar 700. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
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 61/100, 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.